–as Guyana, Suriname sign ‘open skies’ air services agreement THE Governments of Guyana and Suriname have taken yet another step towards strengthening bilateral relations and increasing physical connectivity between the two nations and their people, with the signing of an “open skies” air services agreement, which paves the way for easier market access for airline…
President Irfaan Ali said that greater focus should be placed on an Agriculture and Food Security strategy during his address at the 7th virtual Summit of the Heads of State of CARICOM and the Republic of Cuba. In his inaugural speech at the summit, the Guyanese President also emphasised on the strong bilateral relations between…
US Carrier, Jet Blue Airlines will officially make its entry into the Guyana market from this Friday. The airline will launch its Guyana service with a non-stop flight from New York using its A321 aircraft. The carrier will initially begin its service to the Guyana market with four flights per week. Minister of Public Works…
– meeting Christmas demand only small part of wider solution AS ‘blackout’ woes continue to be an issue that many Guyanese have grown weary of, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, has emphasised that the current administration is working “aggressively” to supply reliable electricity to Guyanese. On Saturday night, the Guyana Power and…
JetBlue’s inaugural flight to Guyana will touch down at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Friday, December 11, 2020 as previously announced. Guyanese authorities are preparing to welcome the carrier, recognised as a leading airline in Latin America and the Caribbean. The airline will be offering new nonstop service between New York’s John F.…
The country’s coronavirus death toll climbed to 153 yesterday as the virus claimed the lives of two men. A statement from the Ministry of Health revealed that an 81-year-old man from Region Seven and a 55-year-old man from Region One were the latest victims. The country also recorded 28 new cases yesterday. There are four…
-Credits Joseph for taking pride in batting By Clifton Ross West Indies lone centurion Jermaine Blackwood, said he hopes his innings coupled with that of Alzzari Joseph’s ; is enough to give his team some much needed confidence heading into the 2nd Test which bowls off Friday at Wellington. After losing the T20 series, the Windies…
Police in Region One are hunting for a man, who identified himself as a member of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), and who escaped after he was allegedly found in possession of narcotics. A statement from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) disclosed that at around 8:40pm on Saturday, ranks of the GDF and GPF were…
The private sectors in Guyana and Canada are looking to work closer together and with the launching of the Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce this afternoon, the step towards that goal is closer to reality. The new business Chamber is being Chaired by local business magnate, Anand Beharry, who told the launching that the Canada-Guyana Chamber…
– to chart way forward, build a better Guyana By Navendra Seoraj PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has invited four of Guyana’s former Presidents to meet officially on December 15, 2020, to chart a way forward and build a better nation. In a meeting, which is anticipated to be historic, President Ali will engage former Presidents…
