By News Source Guyana on March 1, 2024
Business, News, Politics
The Guyana Office for Investment has jumped into the fray over the construction of the Georgetown Seafront Resort and Convention Centre, which is to be built along Carifesta Avenue on land that is being claimed by both the Guyana Government and the Georgetown City Council. Two weeks ago, the Government of Guyana signed a Memorandum […]
By News Source Guyana on March 1, 2024
Business, News, Politics
Maintaining that the Opposition supports investment in the country, Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton on Thursday said the People’s National Congress, will not support questionable investments such as the US$300M Qatari Hotel deal. Two weeks ago, the Government and a Qatari investment group two ago broke ground for the multi-million US dollars investment. However, there is […]
By News Source Guyana on February 29, 2024
Education, News, Politics
By Svetlana Marshall As the fourth week of the nationwide strike action by teachers winds down, Justice Sandil Kissoon this afternoon ordered mediation in the standoff between the Government and the Guyana Teachers’ Union. In Court, the Judge announced the appointment of Senior Counsel Edward Luckhoo and Senior Counsel Robin Stoby to mediate in talks […]
By News Source Guyana on February 29, 2024
News, Politics
Even as striking teachers have moved to the Court over the Government’s efforts to slash their salaries and the case is ongoing with conservatory orders in place, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo is holding firm to the position that salaries will have to be cut. At a press conference today, Mr. Jagdeo said the Government intends […]
By News Source Guyana on February 29, 2024
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
By Svetlana Marshall Brazil has invited Guyana to participate in the G20 talks on climate change, as the two South American neighbours have renewed their commitment to foster trade and investment in the areas of commerce, infrastructure development, air and water transportation, energy and food security among other critical areas. President Irfaan Ali and the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 29, 2024
News, Politics
Guyana has become the first country in history to receive the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA ) eligible credits for airlines. The move will allow airlines to buy carbon credits voluntarily. Under the 2016 CORSIA deal approved by the U.N. International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) assembly, carriers from more than 100 […]
By News Source Guyana on February 29, 2024
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
Citizens of CARICOM countries will be able to travel throughout the region for an extended period beyond the current six-month stay restriction, according to Barbadian Prime Minister, Mia Mottley. The move is to push CARICOM’s Single Market and Economy, which was put on pause for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the closing […]
By News Source Guyana on February 28, 2024
News, Politics
Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has made a call for stronger relations between CARICOM and Brazil, noting that Brazil and the region are confronting similar challenges, and can learn from each other’s experiences. He has also pledged his country’s support to vulnerable CARICOM countries, promising to assist the region with food at a […]
By News Source Guyana on February 28, 2024
Education, News, Politics
High Court Judge, Sandil Kissoon, has proposed the initiation of a Court appointed mediation process that would allow for the Government and the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) to meet and discuss the ongoing dispute that has resulted in a nationwide strike by teachers over their salaries. The intention is to resolve the matter, and ultimately […]
By News Source Guyana on February 28, 2024
Crime, News
Well-known city salon owner, Jessica McKie is in the custody of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit, while her husband and a former national cyclist are being sought in connection with the ongoing investigations into the 156-pound cocaine bust at the Cheddi Jagan Airport. Owner of the popular “Jessica Does My Hair” salon, Jessica McKie was […]