Venezuela sets recall referendum timetable

(BBC)  Venezuelan officials have set out the timetable for a recall referendum on whether President Nicolas Maduro should remain in power. The Venezuelan opposition reacted angrily when they heard they would only be allowed to collect more petition signatures in late October. Opposition leader Henrique Capriles said an opposition march would go ahead in September. […]

New Guyana Civil Aviation Director General to push for return of Category One airport status

A new Director General with over 30 years of experience in the regional aviation industry has been appointed for the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and is expected to commence official duties within the coming weeks. GCAA Chairman, Larry London announced on Tuesday. Former Director of Flight Safety of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Egbert […]

Guyanese man charged in NY after making false bomb claim against Caribbean Airlines to prevent girlfriend from traveling to Guyana

(NY Daily News)  A Queens couple who are apparently crazy in love were reunited Tuesday outside Brooklyn Federal Court after he was released on $20,000 bail for calling in a fake bomb threat against a Caribbean Airlines flight to prevent her from traveling to Guyana. Danesh Gomanie admitted he was acting out of jealousy — […]

President presses for collective organisation and mobilization for development of African Guyanese organisations

President David Granger wants all Guyanese, especially those of African decent to organize and mobilise to ensure that the country reaches the targets achievable during this International Decade for people of African Descent. While addressing an Emancipation symposium organized by the  Cuffy 250 Organisation on Sunday, Mr. Granger said Guyanese must plan seriously and not […]

Guyanese man in NY to plead guilty to US$1.25 Million fraud

(NY Daily News) A Long Island fraudster is expected to plead guilty to fleecing a wealthy couple out of $1.25 million they thought he was investing in the construction of a pediatric hospital in Queens. Guyanese, Rudolph (Rudy) Carryl was originally charged last year in California by the feds, but has agreed to the transfer […]

President calls for new approach for protection of Guiana Shield at Biodiversity Conference

(MOTP) President David Granger, on Monday, called for a three-pronged approach to be adopted for the effective protection and preservation of the Guiana Shield. This approach includes the establishment of a scientific research institute, the setting up of strong mechanisms for data and information sharing and adequate investment and funding. The Head of State made […]