The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere issued a stern statement on Saturday after a Venezuelan vessel had approached Guyana’s assets within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The statement condemned the actions, describing them as an unacceptable threat to Guyana’s internationally-recognised maritime territory. The full statement read: “Venezuelan naval…
Venezuelan patrol vessel spotted in Guyana’s waters; President Ali activates diplomatic action
In a highly charged moment for national security, President Dr. Irfaan Ali delivered a live statement on Saturday following reports that a Venezuelan vessel had approached Guyana’s assets within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Sitting alongside Prime Minister Brigadier (retired) Mark Phillips and Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan,…
Single mother, siblings among new Essequibo house lot awardees
For years, single parent and mother of two, Shawnella Johnson has been sharing the same space with her mother and dreamt of being independent so that she can provide a more comfortable space for her young children. Johnson is now one step closer to achieving her dream as she was…
Mocha/ Arcadia among six NDCs to benefit from mini excavator to enhance community drainage
Residents of Mocha/Arcadia and other communities along the East Bank of Demerara can expect improvements in their community’s drainage capacity with the addition of six mini excavators to six Neighborhood Democratic Councils. On Friday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha handed over the six mini-excavators to the chairpersons and other officials from…
Mocha/ Arcadia among six NDCs to benefit from mini excavator to enhance community drainage
Residents of Mocha/Arcadia and other communities along the East Bank of Demerara can expect improvements in their community’s drainage capacity with the addition of six mini excavators to six Neighborhood Democratic Councils. On Friday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha handed over the six mini-excavators to the chairpersons and other officials from…
Edghill sets March 31 deadline for Region Six roadworks
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill has insisted that all ongoing construction projects across Region Six must be completed by March 31. The minister made the announcement during a regional engagement on Friday, during which he visited over 30 locations where infrastructure works are in progress. Minister of Public…
Edghill sets March 31 deadline for Region Six roadworks
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill has insisted that all ongoing construction projects across Region Six must be completed by March 31. The minister made the announcement during a regional engagement on Friday, during which he visited over 30 locations where infrastructure works are in progress. Minister of Public…
Edghill sets March 31 deadline for Region Six roadworks
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill has insisted that all ongoing construction projects across Region Six must be completed by March 31. The minister made the announcement during a regional engagement on Friday, during which he visited over 30 locations where infrastructure works are in progress. Minister of Public…
Edghill sets March 31 deadline for Region Six roadworks
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill has insisted that all ongoing construction projects across Region Six must be completed by March 31. The minister made the announcement during a regional engagement on Friday, during which he visited over 30 locations where infrastructure works are in progress. Minister of Public…
CARICOM reaffirms support for Guyana’s Dr. Ibrahim to head IICA and Suriname’s Albert Ramdin to head OAS
Heads of Government within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have reiterated their full backing for two key candidates from the region for prestigious international posts, affirming their unwavering support for Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim of Guyana to head the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), and for Albert Ramdin of Suriname…
