Christmas 2024 in Guyana – When the tradition keeps on living – …
Dec 25, 2024 · An account from Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana Sébastien Sigouin on his 1st Guyanese Christmas experience If there was one distinctive part of my Christmases growing up that I remember clearly, is that there was always music. One of my uncles would play the accordion and another would keep the beat by clapping metal spoons […]
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Thirty-seven-year-old Jairam Bissessar, a businessman of Lima Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast, has been sentenced to one month of imprisonment for assaulting a police officer.
Mother, daughter perish in Westminster fire - INews Guyana
Dec 13, 2024 · A 76-year-old woman and her 45-year-old daughter this morning perished in a fire at their home at Westminster, West Bank Demerara (WBD). Dead are Phyllis Smith and her bed-ridden daughter, Venita Smith, who was formerly a teacher. The fire, which started at around 4:00hrs, destroyed the wooden two-bedroom, one-storey …
US EXIM Bank Grants Final Approval for US$526 M Gas to Energy …
Dec 26, 2024 · Today at noon, His Excellency the President Dr. Mohammed Irfaan Ali received a telephone call from the President and Chair of the United States Export-Import (EXIM) Bank, Ms. Reta Jo Lewis. The EXIM Chair informed President Ali that the Board of EXIM has approved the loan for the Gas-to-Energy (GtE) Project valued at over $526 […]
$205M magistrate’s court commissioned in Mahaicony
Dec 23, 2024 · A spanking new $205 million magistrate’s court was commissioned on Monday in Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, enhancing access to justice for residents in Region Five. The modern edifice marks a significant milestone for Mahaicony, as it provides the community with its first dedicated courthouse. Previously, judicial proceedings were conducted within the Guyana Police Force building. […]
Guyana expresses grave concern over Maduro's ... - INews Guyana
Jan 8, 2025 · See full statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana wishes to express Guyana’s grave concern regarding recent actions and statements by the Government of Venezuela, which constitute clear violations of the Argyle Agreement of December 14, 2023, and the binding Order […]
GNBS crafting new Standardisation Strategy - INews Guyana
2 days ago · The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Thursday engaged several stakeholders to gather essential information for developing a national standardisation strategy (NSS). The new strategy is being crafted mainly to improve quality products and service delivery. GNBS’ Executive Director, Trevor Bassoo The effort is being supported by the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and
69,000 public sector employees receive 10% increase, injecting …
Dec 24, 2024 · Following the conclusion of the historic Government of Guyana (GoG) and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) multi-year agreement with respect to employment benefits for public servants for years 2024 to 2025, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh affirmed today that 69,000 […]
FITUG supports GECOM’s decision on biometrics - INews Guyana
3 days ago · See below statement: The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) has noted the recent decision of Justice Claudette Singh, Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), on the issue of biometrics. At the outset, we wish to state that we fully support the position taken by the Commission. With …
PPP marks 75 years of service to the people of Guyana
Jan 1, 2025 · See full statement from President Dr Irfaan Ali On this historic occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), I extend heartfelt congratulations to the party, its members, and supporters, past and present. This milestone is not merely a celebration of the longevity of a political […]