Citizens Bank opens New Amsterdam Branch

(GINA) The establishment of yet another bank branch is not only an achievement for the financial institution, but for the entire country, President Donald Ramotar said Sunday, at the opening of a Citizens Bank branch in New Amsterdam. Recently there have been several huge investments in Guyana, in the banking sector, including a Guyana Bank […]

Off duty airport worker found dead in reservoir at the airport

Police investigators and authorities at the Cheddi Jagan Airport are probing the death of a 26 year old airport maintenance engineer. The man’s lifeless body was found on Sunday in a reservoir at the airport. It is believed that he drowned. He has been identified as Chris Jacob of Haruni village, Linden Soesdyke Highway. Reports reaching […]

President opens North Pakaraimas Expo in Campaign Style

With his party’s flag waving to welcome him into the North Pakaraimas, President Donald Ramotar on Saturday opened the North Pakaraimas Expo and used the event explain his reason for proroguing the Parliament. The two-day event was organised to showcase the culture of the interior region. The President told those gathered for the opening that […]

Fly Jamaica offers more options and comfort with new 767

In time for the busy Christmas travel season, Fly Jamaica Airways has put into service its newly acquired 767 aircraft. The wide bodied jet made its inaugural flight into Georgetown from New York on Friday evening and the airline is promising better service and comfort. On Saturday, Fly Jamaica Director, Roxanne Reece, told reporters at […]

Two new Land Court Judges sworn in

Attorneys Priscilla Chandra-Haniff and Nicola Pierre were sworn in as Commissioners of Title (Land Court judges) by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds at the Office of the Prime Minister, Kingston.  They will be involved in granting of prescriptive titles. Attorney Pierre boasts a Certificate of Legal Education at Hugh Wooding Law School, Bachelor of Law studies […]

Dynamic Airlines returns to the Guyana market

US based airline, Dynamic Airways returned to the Guyana market on Saturday morning (November 22, 2014) with a direct flight from New York’s JFK Airport. The flight touched down over three hours after its expected arrival time. That late arrival was blamed on a late departure from JFK which was not explained. The airline will […]

Ramotar visits East Coast communities for flood update

President Ramotar on Friday visited several communities and drainage infrastructure along the East Coast of Demerara to assess the flood situation and to also see the efforts that were being made to drain flooded areas. Grove. Georgetown and several communities along the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara were flooded on Thursday as heavy […]

Hundreds stranded as Berbice Bridge encounters problems

Hundreds of commuters were stranded on Friday night as the Berbice River bridge encountered several electrical problems that affected its ability to close after being opened for an ocean going vessel. Speed boats and a passenger barge were brought in to service to assist those left stranded. In a statement, the Transport and Harbours Department […]

Govt’s Clean Up Georgetown drive not effective -Deputy Mayor

Several parts of Georgetown remained under flood waters on Friday, more than 24 hours after heavy rainfall pounded the coastlands and the city. Businessmen and homeowners were still counting their losses. Several main city streets remained inundated with flood waters and some communities reported up to three feet of water in their areas. The Government […]

Obama unveils plan to assist undocumented immigrants avoid deportation

(NY DAILY NEWS)  WASHINGTON — President Obama announced extensive executive actions Thursday to spare nearly 5 million U.S. immigrants from deportation — making his case on sweeping moral grounds in a stirring appeal to the American character. “Are we a nation that accepts the cruelty of ripping children from their parents’ arms?” he asked. “Or […]