Politics

Government promises to push more development and tackle hardships in Hinterland communities

The National Toshaos Conference opened this morning with President Irfaan Ali promising indigenous leaders that the government will be paying closer attention to development in hinterland communities. In his address to the opening of the conference, the President said the government has been investing heavily in the hinterland communities through budgetary allocations and those investments […]

Guyanese couple die in fiery vehicle accident in New York

A Guyanese couple lost their lives early this morning in a fiery accident in New York. The two dead persons have been identified as 45-year-old Travis Williams and 35-year-old Shenella Braithwaite. The accident occurred just after 1 o’clock this morning in Suffolk County, New York. A New York Police report said the Land Rover SUV […]

Guyana seeking establishment of Saudi Arabia Embassy in Georgetown as Saudis eye investment opportunities

The Government of Guyana is pressing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to establish an embassy in Georgetown as the two nations seek to boost their diplomatic and trading ties. On Saturday, just after the arrival of a high-level Saudi Arabia Government and Business team led by Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Investor Outreach, Badr Al […]

Final member of Public Procurement Commission sworn-in

The final member of the Public Procurement Commission, Attorney Pauline Chase, took her oath of office today. With Chase’s swearing-in, the full commission is now in place and is expected to get down to work soon. Chase is expected to be named the Chairperson of the Public Procurement Commission. She is the current President of […]

Major expansion of Madewini villas to be launched

The Splashmins Fun Park and Resort is expanding its Madewini Villas and will be building 300 private residences as well as expanding its beachfront hotel. The expansion project at Madewini on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway is expected to cost $2.5 Billion and is being seen as a prime indication of the magnitude of investor confidence that […]

Mt. Sinai Healthcare to set up Oncology and Cardiovascular Centres in Guyana in major agreement

The Government of Guyana today inked an agreement with world-renowned Health Care provider, Mount Sinai Health System and Hess Corporation to transform Guyana’s Public Health landscape.The initiative will be led by the Mount Sinai Health Care system. As part of the plan, two centres will be established in Guyana to provide cardiovascular and oncology care […]