New standards introduced for Guyana’s expanding precious metals industry
– silver, platinum and palladium now covered as Government strengthens quality controls THE Government has expanded the regulatory framework governing Guyana’s jewellery industry with the introduction of new standards for silver, platinum and palladium, as efforts continue to modernise the sector and prepare it for greater participation in international markets. Technical Consultant at the Ministry […]
Rodrigues-Birkett advances UN chief bid in talks with Greek PM
GUYANA’S candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has stepped up her diplomatic campaign with a meeting with Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, where she presented her candidacy and discussed the need for meaningful reform of the world body. Rodrigues-Birkett presented her candidacy to Mitsotakis on Wednesday as she continues engagements with UN member […]
No licence found for fast craft or Azruddin Mohamed, MARAD says
THE Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard (GDF CG) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) are jointly investigating an incident involving a ‘go-fast’ vessel that was intercepted at a wharf at Friendship, East Bank Demerara, on Tuesday night. According to the GDF and GPF, at approximately 9:45 pm on August 25, 2026, a routine joint maritime […]
Refinery key to Guyana’s national oil company plans – President Ali
PRESIDENT Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has clarified what government means when it talks about a national oil company, stating it would not be a state-run firm producing or investing in oil, but rather an entity built around a domestic refinery to bring down fuel costs and protecting Guyana from global price shocks. The clarification matters […]
Attorney General opposes bid to halt Mohamed extradition committal proceedings
– State argues appeal will not be rendered nugatory if Magistrate proceeds ATTORNEY General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall SC has urged the Court of Appeal to reject an application by Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed to halt their ongoing extradition committal proceedings, arguing that the men’s constitutional appeal will remain effective even if […]
Youth, Scout Groups shine at Regional Division #3 Spelling Bee
– 11 NGSA achievers honoured; more than 100 youths receive school supplies Young members of the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Youth and Scout Groups in Regional Division #3 were rewarded for their academic achievements and spelling skills on Wednesday when the Division hosted its annual Youth and Scout Spelling Bee Competition and recognised outstanding 2026 […]
Paving commences on Lot 2 of Palmyra-Moleson Creek road project
PAVING works have commenced on Lot 2 of the Palmyra-Moleson Creek road project, with a 200-metre asphalt trial section currently being laid. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, in an update posted to his social media page, disclosed that full-scale paving is expected to begin on September 15, with crews projected to advance at a rate […]
Former Chronicle journalist launches bid for seat on Toronto City Council
By Frederick Halley FORMER Guyanese international-award winning journalist and corporate communications specialist, Robert Bazil, on Thursday last, launched a bid for a seat on the Toronto City Council in the upcoming October 26, 2026 Municipal Elections. The father of four, who emigrated to Canada in 2008, is also a Licensed Paralegal, Notary Public and Commissioner […]
Physical works set to begin on Soesdyke Junction roundabout
PHYSICAL works on the new Soesdyke Junction roundabout are set to begin on September 9, with the Government issuing a final two-week relocation notice to vendors and other occupants within the project area. The roundabout forms part of the broader reconstruction of the Soesdyke-Linden Highway and is expected to improve connectivity between the East Bank […]
Inside the mind of men who belong to yesteryear
I REMEMBER Andaiye walked out of a WPA meeting in Christopher Ram’s office. It was the time when there was the violent Buxton rampage. At the meeting Tacuma Ogunseye referred to the murderous, nihilistic, wild, empty-headed men who were creating terror along the East Coast corridor as freedom fighters. Andaiye was incensed at the asinine […]
