The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has moved to clarify its role in the setting of the date for the upcoming General and Regional Elections, strongly denying that its Chairman acted unilaterally in advising President Irfaan Ali. This clarification comes in the wake of comments made during a press conference on…
TVET’s role in nationwide development recognised amid BIT 115th anniversary
Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton on Tuesday said Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is a fundamental tool for employment opportunities and, in turn, the country’s economy. During his remarks at the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) Try A Skill exhibition at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Georgetown, he said many…
‘Get it in writing’ – Minister Bharrat urges Indigenous leaders to formalise mining agreements
Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, during this year’s National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, advised Indigenous leaders against entering into verbal agreements with investors seeking to conduct gold mining in their communities. Instead, the minister stated that all agreements should be written and fairly negotiated to ensure benefits for the…
G/Town Explosions: Driver was paid $20,000; claims Venezuelans threatened to kill his family
Seon Carmichael, a 35-year-old minibus driver from Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara, was remanded to prison on Wednesday after being charged with facilitating two acts of terrorism. The charges relate to recent explosions at the East Ruimveldt Police Outpost and the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) substation in Georgetown…
‘A blessing for families’ – Region Ten parents hail ‘Because We Care’ grant as back-to-school lifeline
Parents and guardians in Region Ten have expressed heartfelt gratitude for the government’s continued support through the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant initiative. Many say the funds are helping to ease the financial strain associated with preparing children for the new school term. Among the grateful recipients is Lucille Allman,…
US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting
[BBC] – US President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered US embassies around the world to stop scheduling appointments for student visas as it prepares to expand social media vetting of such applicants. An official memo said social media vetting would be stepped up for student and foreign exchange visas, which…
US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting
[BBC] – US President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered US embassies around the world to stop scheduling appointments for student visas as it prepares to expand social media vetting of such applicants. An official memo said social media vetting would be stepped up for student and foreign exchange visas, which…
US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting
[BBC] – US President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered US embassies around the world to stop scheduling appointments for student visas as it prepares to expand social media vetting of such applicants. An official memo said social media vetting would be stepped up for student and foreign exchange visas, which…
US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting
[BBC] – US President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered US embassies around the world to stop scheduling appointments for student visas as it prepares to expand social media vetting of such applicants. An official memo said social media vetting would be stepped up for student and foreign exchange visas, which…
Guyanese fast bowler Joshua Jones bags 6-18 in England
Former Guyana youth fast bowler Joshua Jones has made an immediate impact in the Leicestershire and Rutland Cricket League, bagging a remarkable six-wicket haul for his new club, Billesdon Cricket Club, in a recent First-Division encounter against Newton Linford. The 25-year-old, who is on a six-month stint in England, showcased…
