USAID Assessment recommends US government support for democratic reforms and governance

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has released the final report for the Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Assessment for Guyana. According to the US Embassy in Georgetown, The assessment was conducted to examine political change and democratization in Guyana, analyze core democracy and governance issues, actors, and institutions in the country and […]

Government to build 1823 Memorial at Parade Ground

Following protests under the previous government over the location of the current 1823 Demerara Revolt Monument, President David Granger has announced that his government will erect an 1823 Memorial at the Independence Park/Parade Ground. There is a memorial already set up in Bachelor’s Adventure on the  East Coast of Demerara, where the revolt took place. […]

Mahaica man remanded to prison for fatal accident that claimed life of Guyanese born, British woman

A taxi driver who was already under investigation for a 2015 fatal accident, was today charged and remanded to prison for another fatal crash and causing the death of British citizen, Bibi O’Donovan by dangerous driving. Sixty six-year-old Haroon Eshak of Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD)appeared before Magistrate Zamilla Ally-Seepaul today in the Sparendaam Magistrates’ […]

President takes message of national unity to Blairmont

(MOTP)  President David Granger has urged residents of Blairmont, West Coast Berbice to use their religious faith to promote peace, unity and harmony even as the administration continues to work to transform the country into a more cohesive society. The President was at the time speaking at the prana pratistha or consecration ceremony of a […]

Miss World-Guyana launches One Act mental health campaign

Miss World Guyana, Nuriyyih Gerrard on Friday launched her Beauty with a Purpose and Awareness Campaign for the international leg of the pageant which will take place on December 20th in Washington D.C. Ms. Gerrard is using her influence as a beauty ambassador to pursue change in the area of mental health, as attempts are […]

DCC Summer Cricket Camp receives boost from Digicel

Digicel is continuing its investment in sports, and on Friday, the company presented the annual Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) Summer Camp with a financial boost. The donation was made by Digicel’s Communications Manager, Vidya Bijlall-Sanichara and Brand Ambassador Christopher Barnwell to the club’s President Alfred Mentore in the presence of the camp attendees. Sanichara said […]