Guyana hosts 27th INTERPOL Americas conference amid growing transnational crime threats
– PM Phillips urges timely intelligence-sharing in fight against organised crime GUYANA is hosting the 27th INTERPOL Americas Regional Conference as law-enforcement leaders from across the region examine ways to strengthen co-operation against transnational organised crime, including drug trafficking, cybercrime, money laundering, illegal firearms and the illicit trade in natural resources. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) […]
First Lady launches packaging, preserving training for persons with disabilities
PERSONS with disabilities from the Centre for Equity, Innovation and Opportunity in Palmyra, Berbice, are being equipped with skills in food packaging and preserving as part of an initiative aimed at expanding employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. First Lady Arya Ali attended the opening of the Packaging and Preserving Training Programme on Tuesday at the Empower […]
US visa reviews done at the level of Washington
– Ambassador Theriot says in response to questions on Justice Persaud’s visa review THE United States Embassy in Guyana was not aware that the visa of High Court Judge Justice Gino Persaud was under review when he was stopped from boarding a US-bound flight on Sunday, US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, said yesterday. Justice […]
US$7.8M IOM programme backed by Guyana’s strict vetting of third-country nationals — US Ambassador says
THE United States has confirmed that Guyana is exercising strict control over which third-country nationals are allowed to enter the country, with the Government rejecting the vast majority of names submitted on recent US manifests. Speaking with reporters, US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, on Wednesday, explained that while Washington provides a list of third-country […]
Hinterland rainfall could decline as El Niño strengthens
– meteorologist warns of below-normal rainfall in coming months GUYANA’S hinterland could face below-normal rainfall in the coming months as a strengthening El Niño pattern increases the likelihood of drier conditions, with meteorological data already showing a decline in rainfall following a period of near-normal to above-normal precipitation. Meteorologist Kelvin Samaroo issued the assessment on […]
AG warns against unauthorised sale, possession of tasers
– weapons fall under prohibited category in Firearms Act ATTORNEY-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has warned that the sale, purchase, acquisition or possession of taser guns without the requisite authority could constitute a criminal offence under Guyana’s Firearms Act. Nandlall made the statement during his weekly programme, “Issues in the News”, during […]
BIT Mahdia trainees receive safety gear, stipends
THIRTY-one trainees enrolled at the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) Region Eight Training Centre have received safety equipment and training stipends as they continue developing practical skills in electrical installation and welding and fabrication. The distribution benefitted 16 electrical installation trainees and 15 trainees pursuing welding and fabrication at the Mahdia-based centre. The trainees are […]
New cable to increase Georgetown-Kingston power transfer
– existing link limited to about 7MW, Indar says THE Government is upgrading the electricity link between Georgetown and Kingston as part of efforts to strengthen the national grid, with a new cable expected to increase power transfer capacity to more than 120 megawatts. This is according to Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat […]
$170M Little Diamond day/night care centre commissioned
A $170 million day- and night- care and early childhood development centre has been commissioned at Little Diamond on the East Bank Demerara, providing expanded childcare services for working parents in the community and surrounding areas. The Little Diamond Day/Night Care and Early Childhood Development Centre was officially commissioned on Wednesday by Minister of Human […]
Women’s Chamber joins review of Guyana’s labour laws
REPRESENTATIVES of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana have joined consultations on the modernisation of the country’s labour laws, bringing private-sector perspectives on compliance, women-owned businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and equality in employment. The engagement forms part of the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning’s ongoing review of Guyana’s labour […]
