New sea defence bill passed

The Sea and River Defence Bill 2023 was yesterday passed during the 12th Parliament of Guyana, with the aim of strengthening the country’s flood management system.

Ramanand Jailall
Ramanand Jailall

Region Two fishers want more protection at sea

-stage protest A small group of fishermen in Region Two yesterday staged a protest to draw the attention of the Ministry of Agriculture’s Fisheries Department to several issues including the need for more protection at sea During the protest, they highlighted the challenges they face at sea and following the demonstration, they met with regional officials to discuss their issues.

Chris Harrycharan
Chris Harrycharan

Diamond duo charged with break and enter, larceny

Michael Harry, 26, of Block ‘Y’, Diamond Village, East Bank Demerara, and Chris Harrycharan, 36, of Little Diamond, East Bank Demerara, appeared yesterday at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Sunil Scarce where they were charged with break and enter and larceny.

Osante Benjamin
Osante Benjamin

Laing Ave man charged over ammo

Osante Benjamin appeared yesterday before Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with possession of ammunition.

GFF, Saudi Football Federation ink historic MoU

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) yesterday, announced a historic signing of a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between it and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF).

Dominican Republic`s Abinader looks set for first-round election win

(Reuters) – The Dominican Republic’s Luis Abinader, an anti-corruption crusader who helped catapult the island nation’s economy from pandemic lows to one of the fastest growing in Latin America, looks set for a first round victory in presidential elections on Sunday.