(Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro does not want to “f**k around” with the United States, amid escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas. Trump’s comments followed a Reuters report, citing three sources, that the U.S. military was holding two survivors on a Navy…
G/town Mayor seeking help to restore City Hall grounds ahead of recommissioning
The long-awaited re-commissioning of Georgetown’s iconic City Hall building is expected soon, but Mayor Alfred Mentore said the compound’s grounds are in urgent need of restoration after the work done during the renovation phase. During an interview at his office, Mentore told the News Room that while he has not…
Ansa McAl backs President Ali’s call to place Guyanese products on Caribbean shelves
President Irfaan Ali on Friday urged regional conglomerate Ansa McAL to use its extensive distribution network to promote Guyanese products throughout the Caribbean, calling for stronger corporate support for local farmers and agro-processors. Speaking at the sod-turning ceremony for the new Chateau Margot Mall, Ali said Guyana had invested heavily…
Caribbean countries should not fear US involvement in anti-drugs operation – President Ali says region will remain a zone of peace
President Irfaan Ali on Friday reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to regional peace and security, rejecting suggestions that Caribbean nations should fear U.S. involvement in joint anti-drug operations. Ali told reporters his government would do “everything necessary” to protect Guyana’s people and borders while working with allies to combat drug trafficking and…
City Council gets two trucks to help manage waste
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development on Friday handed over two new trucks to the Georgetown Mayor and City Council to strengthen the city’s capacity to manage solid waste and enhance the overall delivery of municipal services. Deputy Permanent Secretary (Administration) of the Ministry of Local Government and…
Almost 40 floats part of grand Diwali motorcade on Sunday night
Diwali will be celebrated on Monday October 20th. The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has been hosting countrywide motorcades and other events this month. Tonight (October 17th), the West Coast Demerara Praant’s motorcade will be held at the Oceanview Mandir Compound. Deep Jale Bazaar continues tonight and tomorrow at the Kitty…
India, Guyana and CARICOM host counter-terrorism workshop
A workshop and exhibition on Counter-Terrorism and Law Enforcement was held on Friday at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown, bringing together key national, regional, and international stakeholders to strengthen security collaboration across the Caribbean. The event was organised by the High Commission of India in collaboration with Guyana, the CARICOM…
Sandiford and Joshi top I-CEE Grand Prix One chess tournament
Keron Sandiford and Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Aditi Joshi clinched first place in their respective categories in the I-CEE-sponsored Grand Prix One Chess tournament at the David Rose Special School that ended on October 12. Sandiford finished in fine form with an impressive seven points after playing unbeaten in the…
Indian refiners make rare purchases of Guyanese grades
(Reuters) – Two Indian refiners have bought 4 million barrels of Guyanese crude oil from U.S. major Exxon Mobil to be delivered at the end of 2025 or in early 2026, in rare imports from the South American producer, trade sources said on Friday. Indian Oil Corp, the country’s largest…
President Ali announces 11 new tourism projects, regional airport in Lethem
In the coming weeks, the government will invite expressions of interest (EIOs) for 11 new tourism projects across several regions, as part of efforts to build a world-class tourism sector, supported by modern infrastructure, including the development of a regional airport in Region Nine. The head of state made the…
