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Some of Guyana’s political leaders believe that while progress had been made in enhancing ethnic relations in Guyana, challenges persist. The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) hosted a National Symposium today on Unity, Diversity and the Path Forward in observance of the Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary, which was celebrated back in May. Opposition Chief Whip, Member […]
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has announced that it is set to convene a meeting of representatives from Member States and other key stakeholders to examine issues affecting Rastafarians across the Region. In a statement this afternoon CARICOM said its meeting is coming against the backdrop of persistent reports of discrimination and marginalisation being experienced by […]
Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett today held discussions with Heads of Missions of the European Union Member States, as she continues her bid for the post of Secretary General of the United Nations. A release from her office said that during the exchange, the Ambassador outlined her vision for the […]
The Government of Guyana and the local private sector are gearing up to send relief containers of various non-perishable items to neighboring Venezuela following the two earthquakes that hit parts of Country last Wednesday, leaving hundreds of persons dead, and scores of properties and public infrastructure destroyed. President Irfaan Ali has indicated that so far, […]
Additional video exhibits were tendered into evidence today as the Paper Committal proceedings in the deadly October 2025 Gas Station bombing continued in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Acting Chief Magistrate, Faith Mc Gusty. The exhibits included CCTV recordings from the Regent Street Mobil Gas Station, where the deadly bombing occurred, as well as video […]
The International Decade for People of African Descent Assembly Guyana (IDPADA-G) today called on the Government to demonstrate constitutional maturity, and pay over an estimated $32M in outstanding subventions for the year 2022 as ordered by the High Court. After more than three years, the High Court delivered its judgment in the case – IDPADA-G […]
The Government’s gas-to-energy project, which is under construction at Wales, is set to start up in December, according to Minister of Public Utilities, Deodat Indar. The project which is two years behind schedule, is expected to see the first of four gas turbines being commissioned in December, with the others set for commissioning in the […]
The Rights of the Child Commission (RCC), in partnership with UNICEF and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), has launched a National Child Protection Campaign titled “SEE. SAY. SAFE.” The campaign is intended to strengthen public awareness on child safety. It also encourages early reporting of abuse. In a report, the Ministry […]
Hours after confessing that he was responsible for the murder of his wife, 44-year-old West Coast Demerara resident, Hemat Kumar Mohamed, was found dead in the lock-ups of the Leonora Police Station. Mohamed was arrested last Friday after his wife, Shavannie Hanoman, was found dead in a canal in the area. The woman’s body bore […]
More than 130 households and Government buildings across the Essequibo that were affected by last week’s freak storm have benefited from repairs and other relief efforts, according to the Ministry of Works. Last Wednesday’s storm saw roofs being blown off of buildings and utility poles falling, resulting in major damages. In a statement, the Works […]
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