PSC, Citi discuss financing opportunities for Guyanese businesses
THE Private Sector Commission (PSC) has engaged international banking group Citi on expanding access to financing, foreign exchange solutions and investment opportunities as the financial institution moves to establish a representative office in Guyana. The discussions between the PSC and Citi representatives centred on strengthening the bank’s relationship with the local business community and identifying […]
Government invites bids for construction of new Bush Lot Market in Region Two
THE government, through the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, has invited eligible contractors to submit bids to construct a new Bush Lot Market in Region Two. The construction of the market forms part of the government’s broader efforts to improve public infrastructure, and create more modern, organised and accessible facilities for communities […]
Minister Indar praises Leonora Mall team for ‘seamless’ E-ID application, driver’s licence renewal experience
MINISTER of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, described Thursday as a special day, as he applied for his E-ID card at the Government Office at the Leonora Mall, Region Three. Reflecting on the significance of the initiative, Indar recalled that, in 2023, he had the privilege of accompanying Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo […]
Labourer charged with assaulting two police ranks
A 22-year-old Essequibo Coast labourer has been charged with two counts of assaulting a peace officer following an incident involving two police ranks at Charity Public Road. Vivon Tobin of Charity Back Street, Essequibo Coast, appeared on Thursday before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court, where the charges were read to him. […]
Guyana records impressive regional food production progress
-792,012 tonnes produced in six months represents largest production volume among COTED member states GUYANA is continuing to play a leading role in the Caribbean’s efforts to strengthen food production and food security, with the Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Vickash Ramkissoon, presenting the latest report of the Special Ministerial Task Force on […]
Gold miner charged with murder at 14 Miles, Arakaka; remanded
A 26-year-old gold miner has been charged with the murder of a man at 14 Miles, Arakaka Backdam, North West District. Joshua James, of 14 Miles, Arakaka Backdam, was charged on Friday with the murder of Morvin George, following the September 29 incident. The charge is one of murder, contrary to common law. James was […]
GBTI expands ATM network with new AC Hotel location
THE Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) has expanded its ATM network to the Ogle area with the installation of a new machine at the AC Hotel Georgetown Guyana, providing another access point for cash and other banking services for residents, businesses and visitors. The new ATM is positioned within the rapidly developing […]
Burnham consulted people then laughed at them
I WATCHED with horrific incredulity as Vincent Alexander told his podcast host that people have referred to Burnham as a dictator and that cannot be accurate. He said dictatorship denotes that the leader does not listen to people and take their views into consideration and imposes his views on others. He added that there is […]
Father of four jailed for 21 years for killing partner during sex act
CUMMINGS LODGE, East Coast Demerara (ECD) resident, Ravindra “Ravin” Ramdeen, has been sentenced to 21 years and four months in prison for the 2020 murder of 53-year-old Merlyn “Jean” Singh, with whom he was in a relationship. Ramdeen, 57, was sentenced on Wednesday by Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif at the High Court in Demerara after pleading […]
Home Affairs Minister says SOCU head should be sent on administrative leave amid sexual allegations
HOME Affairs Minister, Oneidge Walrond, says she believes Deputy Commissioner of Police Fazil Karimbaksh, head of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), should be placed on administrative leave while allegations against him are investigated. The allegations, which began receiving media attention late last month, include claims by a female police inspector that Karimbaksh sexually assaulted […]
