Politics

Investigating Panel finds several systemic failures contributed to injured fireman’s death at GPHC

The investigation into the death of Fireman Voshaun Manbodh at the Georgetown Hospital has revealed several systemic errors on the part of the hospital and its staff. The fireman who was injured in the Mae’s School Fire passed away at the Georgetown Hospital three days after being admitted there with multiple injures. The investigating team, […]

Government teams up with Hess and Mount Sinai for extension of National Healthcare Initiative

President Irfaan Ali today announced the extension of the National Healthcare Initiative for another five years. The move is being done in collaboration with the Mount Sinai Health System and the Hess Corporation. Mount Sinai is an internationally recognized healthcare provider. Noting that significant improvements in the quality of healthcare and access to healthcare are already being […]

AMCHAM Observer questioned on impartiality and witnessing of chaos during Election vote tabulation

The 2020 Election Fraud Trial continued today with American Chamber of Commerce-Guyana (AMCHAM) Observer, Rosalinda Rasul telling the Court that observers and agents of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and a number of the small parties were at the center of the chaos that unfolded during the tabulation of the Region 4 Statements of Poll […]

Guyana calls on UN to reform Peace operations architecture

Guyana has made a call for there to be a reformed and adaptable United Nations (UN) peace operations architecture, citing increased conflicts globally. At a UN Security Council meeting, Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, noted that the maintenance of international peace and security remains a core function of the United […]

President announces free Bridge crossings from August 1, 2025

As members and supporters of the People’s Progressive Party gathered at the Babu Jaan Memorial Site to commemorate the birth anniversary of the party’s late founder, Dr. Cheddi Jagan, President Irfaan Ali announced that from the 1st August 2025, commuters using the Demerara Harbour Bridge, the Berbice Bridge and the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge in Linden will […]

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce elects first ever Woman President

The Caribbean’s oldest business chamber, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) elected its first female President today after being in existence for 136 years. Managing Director of Dynotech Construction Chemicals and former Vice President of the Chamber, Kathy Smith, has been elected President of the GCCI. She replaces businessman, Kester Hutson, and will […]

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