Public Infrastructure Ministry gears up for Mashramani float and costume parade

The government ministries appear to be coming up against each other big time as they gear up for Mashramani. The Ministry of Public Infrastructure today launched its Mashramani band, representing the Ministry’s cooperation, celebration, development, and expansion of Guyana’s emerging green economy. Eight models, all of them staff of the Ministry, presented the costumes, with […]

Arriving passengers getting Mashramani welcome at Cheddi Jagan Airport

A kaleidoscope of colours representing Mashramani will be greeting arriving passengers at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. This morning, the Airport launched its Mashramani celebrations. According to a statement, every year, the management collaborates with a number of companies for pre-Mashramani activities to give passengers a glimpse as to what to expect on February 23. […]

Mother remanded, son gets bail in marijuana possession case

At the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court today, a 65-year-old woman and her 25-year-old son appeared before the Chief Magistrate to face marijuana possession charges. The two accused, Bernadette Robertson and her son, Coburn Robertson stood quietly before the Chief Magistrate as the charges were read to them. The Court heard that on the 15th February at […]

Bar Association calls on President and Opposition Leader to “break impasse” over appointment of Chancellor and Chief Justice

The Guyana Bar Association on Monday issued a call for the President and the Opposition Leader to work to break the impasse over the appointment of a substantive Chancellor and Chief Justice. In a statement, the GBA said the two leaders need to keep with the spirit and intent of the Constitution go get collaboration on […]

Radio Aishalton 95.1 FM goes On Air

On Saturday, President David Granger, traveled to Aishalton in the South Rupununi region to officially launch and open Radio Aishalton. The new radio station falls under the umbrella of the National Communications Network and is part of the government’s drive to establish more community stations that will be linked to the coastland. During the opening […]

Woman is Boss and Champion of Guyanese Calypso

Before a mostly female audience at the National Park, educator Onicka Joseph proved that “Woman is Boss” in Guyanese Calypso again. With a total of 246 points, Onicka Joseph emerged as the new Calypso Monarch of Guyana with her tribute to women piece, “Woman is Boss”. An elated Joseph sat in disbelief as her name […]

Jagdeo blasts Government as being “clueless and incompetent” in crime fighting efforts

As the Government moves ahead with a Security Sector Seform Plan, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo believes the President David Granger led administration ought to be paying more attention to the realities of crime and not just the statistics being provided. Recent statistics provided by the Guyana Police Force indicate a decrease in overall criminal activity […]