President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Friday said letters have been sent to about 1,600 individuals, as part of efforts to scrutinise how their driver’s licenses were acquired and to crack down on irregularities. “The Traffic Chief sent out 1,600 letters to persons who they are interested in to find out…
Sensor-controlled traffic lights being introduced to ease congestion
The government is introducing sensor-controlled traffic lights that automatically adjust to traffic conditions as part of efforts to modernise traffic management and improve efficiency on congested roads, President Irfaan Ali announced Friday. “You will see soon the traffic lights that we will install in the city would be sensor-oriented,” the…
Guyana stepping up use of artificial intelligence, ‘smart’ mobile units in traffic enforcement
Authorities in Guyana are expanding artificial intelligence-driven traffic enforcement, including mobile surveillance units capable of automatically identifying vehicles with outstanding traffic offences, President Irfaan Ali said on Friday. He said this forms part of a broader plan to modernise the country’s traffic management and public safety systems through intelligent surveillance…
President announces plans to use facial recognition and robotics in national security overhaul
The government is planning to deploy artificial intelligence-powered policing, facial recognition systems, robotics and predictive crime analytics as part of an ambitious effort to build one of the region’s most technologically advanced security networks by 2030, President Irfaan Ali said on Friday. The President said the government was developing an…
Guyana confident in ICJ case, hopes for end to longstanding controversy
Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali expressed confidence that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will uphold the validity of the 1899 Arbitral Award that established the boundary between his country and neighbouring Venezuela. At a press conference on Friday, the President reflected on the recent oral submissions before the court….
Man feared drowned after river collision in North West District
Police are investigating a river collision that occurred Thursday morning in the Barama River, North West District, leaving one man missing and another hospitalized. According to preliminary investigations, the incident took place at about 09:30 hrs near Kokerite Village and involved a wooden balahoo and a small aluminium boat. The…
Edghill calls for greater investment in technical training amid rapid development
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has called for stronger investment in technical education and workforce development as Guyana continues its rapid economic and industrial transformation. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill during the ceremony on Thursday. Speaking at the opening of Macorp’s new industrial facility, Edghill said Guyana’s unprecedented…
Indigenous leaders engaged on Guyana’s low carbon and biodiversity agenda
Guyana’s Department of Environment and Climate Change held talks with the Executive Body of the National Toshaos Council on the country’s low-carbon development and biodiversity priorities. The engagement took place on Thursday and was led by Pradeepa Bholanath, Senior Director for Climate and REDD+. The meeting focused on the implementation…
Macorp opens US$35 million industrial facility
Machinery Corporation of Guyana (MACORP) Guyana Inc officially opened its new US$35 million integrated industrial facility on Thursday, marking a major investment in Guyana’s rapidly expanding economy and industrial sector. The ceremony held at its Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara location, brought together government officials, business leaders, and representatives from…
Boat captain dies after river mishap, others injured
Steve Daniels, a 57-year-old boat captain of Kartabo Village, Lower Mazaruni, died on Thursday after he was involved in an alleged mishap in the Cuyuni River, in the vicinity of Tapir Landing. Police Headquarters reported that initial enquiries revealed that a 26-foot wooden boat, powered by a 200 HP Yamaha…
