… Paving way for enhanced cooperation on energy …President Granger hails pact as win-win for both countries TAPPING into Trinidad and Tobago’s wealth of experience while that country capitalises on Guyana’s natural resources would create a win-win situation for both countries, President David Granger said, moments after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trinidad
Finance Minister, Winston Jordan today signed a loan agreement with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for the sum of US$20M to benefit the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Company. The agreement was signed in Kuwait. The loan will support the power company’s Power Utility Upgrade Programme which is a component of GPL’s Development and Expansion…
The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Keith Rowley today expressed his disappointment in the concerns raised by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry about the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago that focuses on the energy sector. The MoU, according to the two leaders, has…
…LGC says as Justice Kennard sworn in to probe City Hall RETIRED Chancellor of the Judiciary Cecil Kennard was on Tuesday sworn in as chairman and sole commissioner to probe the alleged irregularities at City Hall, following a recent order by the Local Government Commission (LGC). The inquiry is scheduled to begin on Monday, (September
A 50-year-old man from Enmore, East Coast Demerara (ECD) is in a critical condition after he was stabbed five times Monday night, in what relatives believe was a case of ‘hired hit.’ Dharmendra Lall, a bus driver, received injuries to his neck, back, chest and lungs. The perpetrator, who gained entry through a window, reportedly…
A 47-year-old man from Mocha on the East Bank of Demerara, who was expected in Court today to face a rape charge, has died after falling ill in the East Ruimveldt Police lock-ups. In a statement, the Guyana Police Force said Stonie Henry, who was a welder, was arrested yesterday in connection with an investigation…
…CANU observes worrying trend among school girls THE use of ecstasy by adolescents has increased in recent years and this has been found in several schools in Regions Three (West Demerara/Essequibo Islands) and Region Four (Demerara/Mahaica), according to Deputy Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), Lesley Ramlall. At the opening ceremony of CANU’s Annual
A 46-year-old labourer of Kitty, Georgetown is now dead after he mistakenly ingested suspected Carbon Tablets. News Room understands that Gary Sulavan left his Lot 4 Duncan Street, Kitty home at about 11:00hrs on Sunday and returned at about 20:00hrs with a bottle containing tablets which he said were GARLIC EXTRA 1000G, for wind pain.…
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo is once again hitting out at the Special Organised Crime Unit of the Guyana Police Force, claiming that it appears to be targeting members of the former PPP government more than it is going behind drug traffickers and money launderers. Mr. Jagdeo was back at the SOCU headquarters this afternoon to…
– Amazon Warriors lose to Trinbago Knight Riders Trinbago Knight Riders sealed a third Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Guyana Amazon Warriors at the Brian Lara Academy. The best two teams in this season’s competition have now met four times in the last 11 days and won two
