GGMC shuts down unlicensed gold trading shop at Tamakay Landing–seizes equipment, cash
THE Ministry of Natural Resources has related that, on September 28, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission’s (GGMC) enforcement team suspended the operations of a shop at Tamakay Landing in the Mazaruni Mining District. According to a press release from the ministry, the shop was found trading gold without the required approvals and licences. During […]
Gov’t advancing housing plans for Soesdyke-Linden Highway communities – Minister McCoy
THE government is advancing plans to expand housing opportunities for communities along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, with Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, indicating that the initiative is aimed at ensuring families have greater security through home ownership. McCoy made the disclosure while addressing Amerindian Heritage Month celebrations at Silver Hill, where […]
8,000 speed limiters procured for trucks, heavy duty vehicles
–Traffic Chief backs expansion of speed-control technology to public transport TRAFFIC Chief, Assistant Commissioner of Police Mahendra Singh, has noted that the installation of 8,000 automatic speed limiters on heavy-duty vehicles is moving closer to implementation as the devices have already been procured and delivered. Authorities, he said, aim to step up efforts to curb […]
ACDA to host annual Holocaust/MAAFA Ancestral Memorial at Kingston Seawall Bandstand
THE African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) has announced its annual Holocaust/MAAFA Memorial, scheduled to take place on October 12 at the historic Kingston Seawall Bandstand in Georgetown. The MAAFA, also known as the African Holocaust, refers to the centuries of historic atrocities, enslavement, and systemic disruption inflicted upon African people, according to a press […]
CCWU, Sterling Products sign labour agreements to formalise partnership
THE Clerical and Commercial Workers’ Union (CCWU) and Sterling Products Limited (SPL), on Monday, signed two Collective Labour Agreements (CLAs) in the presence of the Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith; Chief Labour Officer, Aslim Singh and other officials. The brief signing ceremony also signalled the formalisation of SPL and CCWU’s partnership. Minister […]
MV Barima accused file application to halt murder proceedings
DEFENCE attorneys for two of the three Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) employees charged with multiple counts of murder in connection with the MV Barima disaster have filed submissions seeking a stay of the criminal proceedings. The accused are captain Kevin Price, 40, known as “KP”, of Melanie Damishana, East Coast Demerara (ECD); chief mate […]
New AutoCAD Laboratories expand technical training opportunities for Guyanese students
THE Ministry of Education is expanding access to Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) by commissioning two new AutoCAD laboratories at Hope Secondary School and North Ruimveldt Multilateral Secondary School. The labs allow students to develop practical design skills aligned with emerging career fields. The laboratories are part of the ministry’s continued expansion of Technical […]
Works advance at Providence–Glasgow Housing Development, Berbice
–multi-billion-dollar infrastructure push to prepare nearly 6,000 house lots in Region Six SIGNIFICANT progress is being made at the Providence–Glasgow Housing Development on the East Bank of Berbice, Region Six, as the government moves ahead with its plan to open up thousands of new house lots for families in the region. The development is part […]
Chief Magistrate rules questions on Narine’s connection to President Ali, promotions, mosque attendance irrelevant
—Special Branch Unit head rejects claim President ordered surveillance of Azruddin Mohamed CHIEF Magistrate Judy Latchman, on Monday, ruled that questions about Senior Superintendent of Police Prem Narine’s promotions and mosque attendance were irrelevant to the extradition proceedings against Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed. The ruling came as Narine, Head of […]
Honorary Consul of The Bahamas in Guyana reappointed
AZZARUDEEN Haniff will continue to serve as Honorary Consul of The Bahamas in Guyana following his reappointment. The Office of the Honorary Consul of The Bahamas in Guyana announced the renewal, saying the decision “reflects the continued commitment to fostering meaningful engagement and co-operation between the two countries.” In his role, Mr Haniff helps individuals, […]
