Heavy rain floods Linden
-PM sees negligence by town council Heavy rain over the last two days has swamped large parts of Region 10 and sections of Region Nine and Five and the Ministry of Public Works has mobilized resources to ease flooding.
- Wednesday, 29th May, 2024
- Today's Paper
Police say WPA activist Amsterdam arrested for inciting murder of Head of State, other officials
Mocha/Arcadia residents allege injustices by gov’t in meeting with US congressman
Man charged with murdering taxi driver at Bourda Market
Port Mourant training school closed over dengue outbreak
Remaining Constitution Reform Commission members sworn in
Woman gives birth after GPHC surgery on blocked fallopian tubes
Canefield family protests over death of children at NA hospital
Climate change threatens low-lying hospitals in Guyana, other parts of Caribbean, UN says
(Reuters) – Tens of millions of people living in coastal areas around the Caribbean and Latin America face imminent risks to healthcare and key infrastructure as climate change brings more severe weather events, according to a United Nations report on Tuesday.
Two denied bail over Albouys St larceny
Thirty-year-old Cuban national, Lyon Sanchez Santy and 44-year-old Shazim Khan both appeared before Chief Magistrate (ag), Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with larceny.
Main Street landmark
Over the time of its lengthy existence, Main Street in Georgetown has served as the location of many iconic edifices, which have had, and in some instances still have, significant bearing on the course of our history.
The Indian election and the country’s economic future
Environmental Assessment Board court ruling
A politically neutral and professional Public Service is indispensable to good governance (Part II)
Strike widening education gap between privileged and marginalized communities
Let’s see what the PPP does about Dharamlall
There must be unity after the PNCR elections
Improper display of flag colours
Article 15 of the Guyana Independence Order should be recited at every Independence Day celebration
Let the cases begin unhindered
Gov’t says deeply concerned about flooding in Region 10
The Government today said that it was deeply concerned about severe flooding in Region 10.
Toshaos council seeking consultant on Free, Prior and Informed Consent talks
The National Toshaos Council (NTC) has advertised for a consultant to assist it with Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) consultations with indigenous communities.
Electrical technician burnt in accident at National Stadium
Teachers strike to enter 49th day today
Ministry hails international recognition of local forest certificates
Miner who died in latest pit collapse was from Zeelugt
Worker was seriously injured in toppling of shore base crane – ministry
Toyota in urgent Takata airbag recall
Arbitration board for US$50m dispute with gas to energy company still to be set up
Fire service to set up new outpost at CJIA
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Palm Court acquires neighbouring property
SOL’s minimum wage now $160,000 per month – Ministry of Labour
Dedication, determination drove GOAL graduates
Teachers strike to enter 49th day today
Second industrial incident at Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase lands worker in hospital
Region Ten positioned as centrepiece for development, President says
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Back Circle B crowned ‘Settlement of All Arguments’ street-ball champion
Newcomer Back Circle B won the ‘Settlement of All Arguments’ street-ball championship, defeating Taliban 2-1 on penalty kicks in the final on Sunday evening at the Mocha Community’s Centre ground tarmac.
LTI, GSA, UG record tense wins in Tertiary Basketball League
Linden Technical Institute (LTI), the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA), and the University of Guyana (UG) registered hard-fought wins when the Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) Tertiary League continued at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.
Rainfall forces rescheduling of second semifinal, final to Saturday
Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Zone – Bullets seal final’s berth before cancellation Persistent rainfall forced the cancellation of the second semifinal, third place playoff, and final in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden edition on Monday evening at the Retrieve Tarmac, as Silver Bullets earned a berth to the final which is now set for Saturday prior to the abandonment.
Haiti transition council taps former PM Conille to again lead country
PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – Haiti’s transition council yesterday tapped former Prime Minister Garry Conille, who briefly led the country over a decade ago, to return to the role as the Caribbean nation works to restore stability and take back control from violent gangs.
Colombia court upholds ruling allowing companies to deduct royalties from taxes
BOGOTA, (Reuters) – Colombia’s Constitutional Court denied yesterday proposals from the finance ministry to modify a ruling that struck down a ban on oil and mining companies deducting royalties from their taxes, in a move the leftist government has said will force an increase in the 2024 fiscal deficit.
Mexico election front-runner Sheinbaum faces tall order to cut cartel violence
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – In early May, Claudia Sheinbaum, the favorite to win Mexico’s upcoming presidential election next month, suddenly pulled out of a planned visit to Apatzingan, a town in the violent state of Michoacan.
Venezuela revokes invitation for EU election observers during presidential vote
No bids on 9 of 13 Trinidad shallow blocks
Argentina’s Milei swaps cabinet chief in major government shakeup
Trinidad couple killed in crash into the sea
Five conferred with Ansa McAl Foundation awards
Trinidad: ‘Locked up: I am in plenty problem’
Hess shareholders sign off on US$53 billion sale to Chevron
HOUSTON (Reuters) -Hess shareholders today approved the proposed US$53 billion merger with Chevron that paves the way for the No.
Former China Huarong International executive sentenced to death for bribery
BEIJING, (Reuters) – A former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings, Bai Tianhui, has been sentenced to death by a court in the northern city of Tianjin for taking bribes, state broadcaster CCTV reported today.
Israeli attack on Rafah tent camp kills 45, prompts international outcry
CAIRO/JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – An Israeli airstrike triggered a fire that killed 45 people in a tent camp in the Gazan city of Rafah, officials said yesterday, prompting an outcry from global leaders who urged the implementation of a World Court order to halt Israel’s assault.
Israel denies strike on camp near Rafah that Gaza officials say killed 21 people
Trump sought to ‘hoodwink’ voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury
Peru’s president faces constitutional complaint in Rolex case
China’s premier hails ‘new beginning’ with US-allied South Korea, Japan
North Korea says its latest satellite launch exploded in flight
Antigua PM blasts ’empty’ climate promises at small islands summit
This week-in-review May 18th to May 25th
Farming and business magnate Deleep Singh is big on giving back to society
Nine of the best TV shows to watch this May
Blunders
Inter-prison impromptu speech competition concludes
Wanderlust offers dark tourism with overnight tour to Jonestown
Extraordinary People – Arthur McDonald
Administering a substance with intent
Guyana at 58
From grandma’s kitchen to restaurants and a catering business: food is Reyon Bernard’s anchor
Try this: Cassava-stuffed Roti
Applications for Miss Guyana Teen Scholar Pageant open on Independence Day
The Indian election and the country’s economic future
Environmental Assessment Board court ruling
A politically neutral and professional Public Service is indispensable to good governance (Part II)
How G7 Leaders can unlock financing for Africa
Insurance and its adequacy (Part 3 final)
A big step forward for liver health
