Guyana/Venezuela Border Controversy: Ban-Ki-Moon advises final try at Good Officers Process then International Court if no resolution found by end of 2017

Outgoing UN Secretary General Ban-Ki-Moon has advised that Guyana and Venezuela allow the Good Officer’s Process to be restarted and continue for one year, but if there is no agreement by the end of 2017, then the International Court of Justice should be the next step. The assessment came on Friday as a new UN […]

Guyana and Suriname Presidents discuss strengthening relations and bridging the Corentyne

by Michael Angelo  President David Granger and his Surinamese counterpart, President Desi Bouterse met this morning met at the Marriott Hotel for discussions pertaining to the strengthening of “ties and friendship” between the neighbouring countries. Addressing media operatives after the meeting, President David Granger reminded that Guyana and Suriname are the two largest states in CARICOM […]

Demerara Harbour Bridge toll increases necessary for self sufficiency

Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson this morning told media operatives that the Demerara Harbour Bridge Toll Fees have been raised in order that the corporation becomes self sustainable. She noted that since it’s establishment, the bridge has served as a critical link between West Demerara and East Demerara. She pointed out […]

Guyanese born, Antiguan woman busted with cocaine at CJIA

An Antiguan woman, who was born in Guyana, is now in the custody of the Guyana Police Force after she was busted at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport with over six pounds of cocaine in her suitcases. She also reportedly lived in the Plaisance area. The woman was about to board a flight to Toronto, […]