By News Source Guyana on November 4, 2024
Business, Education, News
El Dorado Offshore (EDO), Noble Corporation and MATPAL Marine Institute today announced that applications are now open for the Noble Marine Cadet Scholarship Programme. Through the Noble Marine Cadet Scholarship Programme, 20 aspiring Deck Cadets and Engineering Cadets will be given the opportunity to pursue their career in the offshore industry. The programme is designed […]
By News Source Guyana on November 4, 2024
Business, Caribbean & International, News, Politics
Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud, has urged Guyanese living in neighbouring Suriname to return home to contribute and play their part in Guyana’s new development. Speaking during a job fair organized by the Government and Private Sector over the weekend in Nickerie Suriname, the Foreign Secretary noted that there are a number of opportunities that are […]
By News Source Guyana on November 4, 2024
Business, News, Politics
By Svetlana Marshall With sugar production way below target despite the injection of billions of tax payers’ dollars into the ailing industry, the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) Presidential Candidate, Dr David Hinds believes that the Sugar Industry is at the crossroads, and tough decisions will have to be made. Dr Hinds, a political scientist, said […]
By News Source Guyana on November 4, 2024
Business, Caribbean & International, News
Regional carrier, Caribbean Airlines launched its much touted non-stop service between Guyana and Suriname on Sunday and is promising more expansion and connections to other destinations. Caribbean Airlines Country Manager for Guyana and Suriname, Renata Marshall, noted that the airline has been growing steadily and Guyana has been benefiting from that growth with increased frequency […]
By News Source Guyana on November 4, 2024
Business, News
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry has noted an increase in the number of counterfeit, expired and inappropriately labelled goods in the market place, and is also worried about the non-compliance to Guyana’s laws and regulations by retailers and supermarket owners. In a statement, the Chamber of Commerce issued a call on the Bureau […]
By News Source Guyana on November 4, 2024
Crime, News
Searches are ongoing in the Deep South Rupununi along the Takutu River by the Joint Services for the group of armed men who carried out a daring robbery and abduction on Saturday in the village of Aishalton. Five Guyanese and four Brazilians were abducted from a check point of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission […]
By News Source Guyana on November 1, 2024
News, Politics
Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes today said Guyana could remain in a state of “perpetual crisis” if the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the country’s legislators do not move to address the issues plaguing the electoral system, including the “lack of a credible voters’ list”. The Opposition -APNU and AFC- has […]
By News Source Guyana on November 1, 2024
News, Politics
First Lady Arya Ali highlighted Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) as a blueprint for sustainable growth, while participating in a panel discussion at the International Year of theFamily +30 Conference in Qatar. The event is being hosted by the Doha International Family Institute, and has been examining the impacts of climate change and technology […]
By News Source Guyana on November 1, 2024
Education, News
A six-year-old boy lost his life earlier this month after swallowing a thumbtack while at school and choking on it. His family believes his life could have been saved had his teacher paid attention to his cry out for help. However, the school has indicated that the teacher offered help right away, and has provided […]
By News Source Guyana on November 1, 2024
News, Politics
The Opposition People’s National Congress Reform is accusing the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, retired Justice Claudette Singh of colluding with the Commissioners nominated by the governing People’s Progressive Party to hire two high-level staff members at the Commission as well as siding with the Government Commissioners on critical issues. In a release today, […]
