Politics

Search and Rescue operations in Guyana boosted with new digital Information System

A $123M Search and Rescue (SAR) Information System is now in operation at the Timehri Control Tower at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, increasing Guyana’s capacity to respond to emergencies, and ultimately save lives. The SAR Information System was officially launched by the Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation, and the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority […]

WIN welcomes call by Western Diplomats for election of Opposition Leader to be held without further delay

Diplomatic Representatives of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and the European Union, have all issued a call for elections to be held for a Leader of the Opposition in Guyana. Although the 13th Parliament was convened in early November with the swearing in of all members following last September’s elections, the Speaker of […]

US$400,000 worth of IT equipment and software handed over to Judiciary, DPP Chambers and Police Force

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Guyana handed over US$400,000 worth of IT equipment and software to the local Judiciary, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Guyana Police Force today. The Guyana Fire Service, the Guyana Prison Service, the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory and the Ministry of Home Affairs are also […]

Operations resume at Uitvlugt sugar estate after industrial action

The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) this afternoon announced that workers at its Uitvlugt Estate who were on strike, have since returned to their jobs and have ended the industrial action. GuySuCo said the estate is now back to normal operations following engagements between management of the company and the workers. According to GuySuCo, discussions were […]

Mohameds extradition case adjourned to February 5; Magistrate warns Prosecution against further disclosures

Principle Magistrate Judy Latchman has warned the Prosecution in the Mohameds extradition hearing that the case before the Court is not a game of chess. She issued the warning this morning as she barred the Prosecution team from making any further disclosures in the Extradition Case against businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed after today. The […]

PNCR calls for consultation with national stakeholders before any agreement to accept third country deportees and refugees

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and APNU Chairman, Aubrey Norton today said the Irfaan Ali Administration must halt all discussions with the US about Guyana accepting third country deportees and refugees until national stakeholders are consulted and a migration policy is in place along with requisite systems to support such a movement. […]