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Opposition Leader lauds Guyana-India MOUs and looks forward to full implementation

Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton today lauded the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) signed between Guyana and India in the areas of health, energy, finance, agriculture and technology, as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Guyana.  Speaking to News Source on the sidelines of today’s Special Sitting of the National Assembly, Mr. […]

Prime Minister Modi cites importance of putting democracy first in address to Guyana’s National Assembly

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi addressed Guyana’s National Assembly this morning, and spoke of the importance of putting democracy and humanity first. Touting the need for a new world order, the Prime Minister of India said as existing systems and institutions crumbled in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it became even more important […]

Closer linkages needed between CARICOM and India -says PM Mitchell

Chairman of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell on Wednesday said now more than ever, closer linkages between CARICOM and its trusted partner, India, are needed to better equip citizens of the region to overcome existing development challenges.   As he addressed the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and Regional counterparts at the […]

Both truck drivers in Sheriff Street deadly collision served with notice of intended prosecution

The Guyana Police Force reported today that one of the drivers involved in yesterday’s deadly collision involving two sand trucks has been released from the hospital, while the other driver remains hospitalised with serious injuries. The accident claimed the life of 42-year-old electrical contractor, Carlton Smartt, who was jogging at the side of the roadway, […]

India to support CARICOM in education, technology and solar power

The Second India-CARICOM Summit opened today at the Guyana Marriott Hotel with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi offering CARICOM 1,000 additional scholarships. The scholarships will be offered by India through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme over a period of five years.  Prime Minister Modi said in addition to the scholarships, […]

Brutus accuses Senior Police Officers of abuse of power and misconduct in their investigations of him

Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus is putting up a fight against high-ranking members of the Guyana Police Force and the Special Organized Crime Unit, claiming misconduct and abuse of power. In his new multimillion dollar lawsuit against the Attorney General and a number of senior Police Officers, Brutus is alleging wrongful actions committed by […]

Guyana and India agree to strengthen ties in energy security and defence, agriculture, health and business

By Svetlana Marshall Guyana and India today signed a total of five Memoranda of Understanding, including a bilateral agreement that would see Guyana teaming up with the global economic powerhouse to strengthen cooperation in hydrocarbon trade and petroleum products. The agreement comes at a critical time, as the two countries, led by their leaders, President […]

US votes down Guyana and other elected members introduced draft resolution for permanent ceasefire in Gaza

The United States used its power as a permanent member of the UN Security Council to vote against and veto a draft resolution, which demanded an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza this morning at the UN Security Council meeting. The resolution was introduced by Guyana and the other elected members of the UN Security […]

Military cooperation, climate change and energy to top discussions between President Ali and Indian PM

Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi arrives in Guyana this evening on an official three-day state visit. President Irfaan Ali said military cooperation and climate change are among key issues to be discussed when he meets with Prime Minister Modi for bilateral talks on Wednesday. During a recent interview, the President said Guyana is looking […]