Officers from the Guyana Defence Force, the Guyana Police Force, and the Guyana Prison Service will be voting on Friday, 10 days ahead of the September 1 General and Regional Elections. Ahead of those polls, political parties have shared some bold promises. The governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) promised…
‘Country still wants to know why Nazar Mohamed visited the Venezuelan Embassy’ – Jagdeo
“We still want to know why Nazar Mohamed went to the Venezuelan Embassy.” That was the declaration of Vice President and PPP/C General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday as he pressed for answers from the U.S.-sanctioned businessman. At his weekly press conference, Jagdeo said Nazar Mohamed has repeatedly avoided…
Fatal Highway accident: Truck driver released on station bail
Investigations are still ongoing into the horrific accident at Loo Creek, Soesdyke/Linden Highway, which resulted in the deaths of three people on Saturday last. “The Loo Creek accident, we are still investigating that,” Regional Division 4B Commander Wayne DeHearte told the News Room on Thursday, adding that the truck driver…
Fatal Highway accident: Truck driver released on station bail
Investigations are still ongoing into the horrific accident at Loo Creek, Soesdyke/Linden Highway, which resulted in the deaths of three people on Saturday last. “The Loo Creek accident, we are still investigating that,” Regional Division 4B Commander Wayne DeHearte told the News Room on Thursday, adding that the truck driver…
Guyana to battle French Guiana in Tier II semi-final of CFU girls’ U-14 challenge series
Fueled by an undefeated run, the Guyana U-14 girls’ national team will face French Guiana in the first Tier II semifinal of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) U-14 Challenge Series on Friday at the Larry Gomes Stadium from 14:00h. The girls earned their spot after topping Group C with a…
Over 20 new secondary schools under construction to expand equal access to education
Equal access to learning opportunities is transforming education in Guyana, Education Minister Priya Manickchand said Wednesday, as she announced that 22 new secondary schools are currently under construction. Speaking at the commissioning of a new secondary school in Region Three, Manickchand detailed a nationwide rollout of schools – either already…
PPP/C eyes prefab houses to achieve ambitious housing target
The government’s ambitious plan to deliver 40,000 houses over the next five years is set to transform Guyana’s housing landscape, with authorities turning to prefabricated technology to meet soaring demand. Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal stated that the scale of demand far exceeds what has been accomplished so…
PPP promises higher wages, more scholarships & promotions for Joint Services ranks
Members of the Disciplined Services will cast their ballots on Friday ahead of the September 1 general and regional elections, and the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) is urging the ranks to support the party while promising a suite of benefits for members. “In the next five years, our…
New Timehri Police Station commissioned
A modern Police Station was commissioned at Timehri, East Bank Demerara, on Wednesday, a move expected to help Officers better serve the communities nearby. Police Headquarters reported that the facility will serve the #3 Sub-Division, the largest in Regional Police Division 4B. This expansive area spans from Garden of Eden…
Rice farmers to benefit from price stabilisation fund to guarantee timely payments
Thousands of rice farmers across Guyana will see major relief through the establishment of storage facilities and a price stabilisation fund to guarantee them fair prices and timely payments. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement as he addressed hundreds of energised supporters at a public meeting in the…
