MV Barima distress alert relayed within five minutes
MARITIME authorities were notified within five minutes of the first satellite distress alert linked to the MV Barima, the Commission of Inquiry into the tragedy heard on Wednesday. But while the vessel’s emergency beacon transmitted its unique identification code, witnesses say the associated registration information did not identify the beacon as connected specifically […]
EPA maintains Wales power plant decision followed legal process
– says NGL facility was covered by Gas-to-Energy EIA THE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has defended its environmental authorisation process for the Wales Gas-to-Energy project, rejecting claims that the Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) facility was excluded from environmental assessment and that its decision to exempt the gas-fired power plant from a separate Environmental Impact Assessment […]
The problem is not Mohamed only but his psychotic supporters
THREE times I said on the Freddie Kissoon Show that Azruddin Mohamed’s methodology is to commit outrageous illegalities, and when the State rightfully condemns him, he feels freer to commit more illegalities because the modus operandi is to win sympathy. But it is more than sympathy Mohamed is seeking. Mohamed is building up to […]
Floodwaters recede in Charity as drainage efforts intensify
FLOODWATERS in Charity, Essequibo Coast, Region Two, have begun to recede following intensified drainage efforts involving the activation of pumps, the use of excavators, improved koker drainage, and the removal of excessive weeds obstructing waterways. The efforts were a collaborative one among the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), NDIA and the Ministry of Agriculture. Regional […]
Police seek public’s help in locating Trinidadian wanted for cybercrime
THE Guyana Police Force is appealing to the public for help in locating Ronnie Sankar, a 36-year-old Trinidadian national wanted in connection with cybercrime. The appeal was made through a “Wanted Bulletin” issued by the Force’s Corporate Communications Unit. The bulletin lists Sankar’s last known address in Guyana as Lot 24 Nandy Park, East Bank […]
Care Economy initiative opens opportunities for childcare, elderly care providers
CHILDCARE and elderly care providers, community groups and non-governmental organisations can now register their interest in accessing government support to establish or improve care facilities under Guyana’s National Care Economy Initiative, backed by a $1.2 billion investment over two years. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, outlined the programme’s eligibility requirements, […]
GGMC steps up responsible mining awareness in Mabura
THE Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), in collaboration with several technical and development partners, has conducted an outreach in Mabura, Region Eight, to strengthen miners’ technical knowledge, workplace safety and environmental management practices. The initiative, held in the Potaro Mining District No. 2, Potaro-Siparuni, forms part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to promote […]
Empowering small businesses
GUYANA’S economic transformation will be measured not only by the growth of its oil and gas industry, the expansion of infrastructure and the increase in national revenues, but the opportunities created for ordinary Guyanese to set up businesses, make income, employ others and build lasting prosperity. And the registering of 6,511 small and medium-sized enterprises […]
Opposition Leader’s surveillance of key witness’s home raises serious questions over bail conditions
Dear Editor, THE reported incident outside the residence of Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, Guyana’s Head of Special Branch, raises serious questions about the safeguards in place when a person facing extradition proceedings is found near the home of a key prosecution witness. Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed was among three men arrested following the late-night incident […]
Anguilla to host inaugural CTO Sports Tourism Summit in 2027
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (CMC) — Anguilla will host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s first-ever Sports Tourism Summit from Aug. 12–14, 2027, the CTO announced during its State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Georgetown, Guyana. The announcement gives the Caribbean a dedicated regional platform to examine the fast-growing intersection of sports, tourism and economic development. […]
