President hopes for Commonwealth Declaration in support of Guyana at Malta Meeting

President David Granger, this morning departed for the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which will be held in Malta from November 27-29, 2015. With the President set to once again deliver a strong message on the security of small states, particularly in light of the resurgence of Venezuela’s aggression, the Commonwealth Heads are […]

Four men sentenced to 81 years in jail each for granny execution

The four men who were charged for the gunning down murder of 72 year old Robb street granny, Clementine Fiedkou-Parris back in 2011, were all found guilty yesterday at the Georgetown High Court and each sentenced to 81 years in jail. The four, Kevin October, Roy Jacobs, and brothers Orwin and Cleon Hinds, were jointly […]

Row lights up over next year’s Diwali date

Another row may be heating up between the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha and the Minister of Public Security over the date for Diwali. Earlier this month, Diwali was observed as a holiday on November 10 although the Hindu Dharmic Sabha said it should be celebrated and observed on November 11.  The Dharmic Sabha went ahead […]

PPP pickets GECOM headquarters over concerns about local government elections

Still maintaining that they were “cheated not defeated” at the May 11 national elections, dozens of members and supporters of the opposition People’s Progressive Party on Tuesday staged a midday protest outside the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). The protest came as the party continued to mount pressure on the GECOM to respond to its call […]

U.S signs multi million assistance package with CARICOM

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed a total of US$165 million to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to help with curbing crime and violence among youths, controlling the HIV/AIDS epidemic and climate change initiatives. USAID and CARICOM signed accords on Tuesday for the multimillion dollar development assistance to help the Eastern and […]