News

Suspected Juvenile thief shot to face after attempting to steal security guard’s handbag

Police investigators have announced that a probe has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of a male juvenile, who allegedly committed a crime of simple larceny, in the compound of Republic Bank Limited at Waterloo and New Market Streets, Georgetown, early this morning.   Investigation revealed that about 4:00am, a female security guard […]

Conservation International commits to supporting Guyana’s “green agenda”

Conservation International has offered its commitment to Guyana’s  ‘green’ agenda. President Granger made the case for ‘green’ economic development and conservation in Guyana, during a panel discussion at the official dinner of the Board of Directors Meeting. President Granger was joined on the panel by President Ian Khama of Botswana at the Decatur House in Washington, […]

Top Students and Schools honoured at Education Award Ceremony

(GINA)  Students who attained high levels of academic achievement, earning good grades at various examinations were this morning honoured by the Ministry of Education. They were presented with awards and trophies at the Ministry of Education’s 20th Annual National Award Ceremony held at the National Cultural Centre (NCC.) In attendance were Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, Minister […]

Government willing to meet Opposition on Guysuco problems

The Government of Guyana says it welcomes any meeting or discussion with the Opposition, People’s Progressive Party on the problems facing the Guyana Sugar Corporation and the local sugar industry. At his post-cabinet press briefing on Friday, State Minister, Joe Harmon, told reporters that the government has always been open to meet the opposition on […]

Opposition Leader says it is “unconscionable” not to offer salary increases to Guysuco workers

While agreeing that the problems facing the Guyana sugar industry did not start under the current government, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo believes that it is still “unconscionable” for Guysuco to announce that it cannot offer its workers any salary increases for a second consecutive year. One day after Guysuco informed the Guyana Agricultural and General […]

Guyana should ensure exploration companies have plan to deal with possible oil spills -US Energy Official

As Guyana gets involved in the oil production sector, a senior U.S State Department official is encouraging the Government of Guyana to ensure that companies coming to do exploration offshore Guyana have proper plans in place to deal with possible oil spills. U.S State Department’s Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs, Amos Hochstein, […]