Finance Minister calls for greater focus on retirement planning
-says financial literacy must extend to preparing for life after employment SENIOR Minister within the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, is calling for greater attention to financial literacy and retirement planning, noting that it is important for workers to take an active interest in their financial security beyond working […]
U.S. extradition request…Special Branch Head testifies intelligence links opposition leader to murders, torture, bribery
–says no one poses a greater national security threat than Azruddin Mohamed SENIOR Superintendent of Police Prem Narine, on Tuesday told the court that information in his possession suggests Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed is involved in murders, including execution-style killings, torture, beating of employees and bribery. He made the disclosure as cross-examination continued in the […]
Three million people will be passing through Guyana by 2030
— President Ali projects, vows ‘flexible, modern’ migration policy PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has signalled that Guyana is moving decisively towards a “flexible, dynamic, modern migration policy” to manage a rapidly expanding economy, which he believes will see at least three million people passing through the country by 2030 for work, business and leisure. Speaking […]
Guyana has ‘stable’ water access despite heat concern
– Chief Meteorological Officer assures, urges Guyanese to stay calm AS Guyana continues to prepare itself for what has already been a record-breaking El Niño season, Chief Meteorological Officer Dr Garvin Cummings is urging Guyanese to stay calm, noting that while heat remains a major concern for the Hydrometeorological Service, Guyana has stable access to […]
Climate outlook examined at 21st NCOF
-warmest August on record spotlighted as experts warn of hotter nights, El Niño lasting until March 2027 METEOROLOGISTS, agricultural stakeholders and other officials gathered on Tuesday for the 21st National Climate Outlook Forum (NCOF) to examine Guyana’s latest climate information and to prepare for the impacts of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. Hosted by the […]
Government pushes ahead with Amaila Falls hydropower project
-bids currently under evaluation as Guyana seeks to diversify national energy mix THE Amaila Falls Hydropower Project has moved into a critical stage, with government now evaluating bids submitted under a design, build, finance and operate model tied to a long‑term power purchase agreement, President Dr Irfaan Ali has disclosed. Speaking during a recent discussion […]
GPL replaces 5,000 transformers as demand strains network
-CEO says crews are working around the clock to address overloaded infrastructure THE Guyana Power and Light (GPL) has replaced approximately 5,000 transformers as the company continues to grapple with mounting electricity demand and an ageing distribution network. GPL’s Chief Executive Officer Kesh Nandlall, on a recent episode of the Starting Point podcast, said the […]
Cummings Lodge murder accused to be sentenced next week after guilty plea
THE murder case against Ravindra “Ravin” Ramdeen is heading to its final stage, with the Cummings Lodge man scheduled to be sentenced on September 30 for the 2020 killing of Merlyn Singh, called ‘Jean’. Ramdeen, 53, recently admitted to the charge before Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif at the Demerara High Court, bringing an end to […]
Gas-to-energy plant moves towards December testing – Minister Indar
-says four turbines expected to produce 228MW before combined-cycle output THE Government of Guyana aims to test the gas-to-energy power plant in December, with four gas turbines expected to initially generate a combined 228 megawatts before two steam turbines bring the facility’s total output to 300 megawatts. This is according to Minister of Public Utilities […]
Rodrigues-Birkett maintains strong position in race for UN Secretary-General
GUYANA’S candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, continues to maintain a strong position in the race to become the world body’s next leader, following the latest informal poll of the UN Security Council. According to a recent report published by the Reuters news agency, Rodrigues-Birkett received eight “encourage” votes, six “discourage” votes […]
