Politics

Opposition formally informs Government of support of appointment of Cummings and George to top Judicial posts

The Opposition has formally written to the Government indicating the Opposition Leader’s full support for the appointment of Justice Yonette Cummings as the Chancellor and Justice Roxanne George as the Chief Justice. In a letter to Minister of Governance Gail Teixeira, Opposition MP, Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde stated that the Government can be assured that […]

President Ali to lead Guyana delegation to Summit of the Americas

While most CARICOM Leaders are expected to stay away from the Summit of the Americas, President Irfaan Ali will be leading a Guyana delegation to the California summit which begins on Wednesday. The President will be accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hugh Todd, Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud and Guyana’s Ambassador to CARICOM, George […]

Sheraton Hotel and Resort to be built at Providence

The Marriott International chain of hotels has announced that Sheraton Hotels and Resorts will be coming to Guyana. The Marriott company has signed an agreement with H-Towers Incorporated of Guyana along with the Triwest Financial Group and Black Pearl Holdings of the US for the project. The two-tower, 200-room hotel will be built in Providence […]

24-hr weather warning in effect

A new weather warning has been issued by the local Hydromet service and frequent and continuous rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across the country. The 24-hour weather warning expires tonight.  In a statement, the Hydromet service said rainfall will measure between one and four inches across the country. Persons living in low-lying and flood-prone areas […]

IMF cautions Guyana about pace of public investment programmes

The International Monetary Fund has cautioned the Guyana government to be mindful of the pace of its public investment programme. In a preliminary report issued following rounds of consultations in Guyana, the IMF recommended that the Guyana government makes a feasible and moderate increase in public investment and further strengthen the medium-term framework for fiscal […]

Police Force seeking to build relations in at-risk communities

Police in Region 4 will be having a greater presence in several communities that are considered “at-risk” communities to interact more with citizens and especially the youth population. Commander of Police Regional Division 4 ‘A’, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Simon Mc Bean said officers are already on the ground in those communities having one-on-one discussions […]