Baby boy delivered aboard MV Malisha during emergency at sea
— GDF deploys aerial, maritime assets as three female passengers assist mother in labour A BABY boy was safely delivered aboard the MV Malisha in the early hours of Saturday after three female passengers and crew members sprang into action to assist an expectant mother while the vessel was navigating open waters off Guyana’s northwestern […]
Security guard found guilty of manslaughter in shooting of teenager
SECURITY guard Deandrell Semple, was, on Friday, found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jared Jagnandan, who was killed at his workplace at SMK Shaf Auto Sales, Lusignan, East Coast Demerara (ECD), in March 2024. A jury returned a majority verdict of 11 to one, finding Semple guilty of the lesser offence […]
One Communications shuts down 2G network nationwide
— Customers with 2G-only devices urged to upgrade as company offers free SIM replacements and eligible handsets until December 31 ONE Communications has officially discontinued its 2G mobile network across Guyana, completing a nationwide shutdown that will require customers still using 2G-only phones or SIM cards to upgrade their devices to continue accessing the company’s […]
Xi congratulates ‘Lula’ on re-election as Brazil’s president
(Xinhua) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday extended congratulations to Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva on his re-election as president of Brazil. In his congratulatory message, Xi said that President Lula has made important contributions to advancing China-Brazil relations. Xi said he and Lula have, in recent years, maintained close communication through various means and […]
Public interest at heart of CPC self-governance
Before leaving a budget hotel in Fuping county, Hebei province, on Dec 29, 2012, Xi Jinping instructed his staff to make sure the dinner bill was paid, recalled Jia Chunhong, the hotel’s catering manager. The meal itself was simple: four homestyle dishes, soup, some staple foods, and no alcohol served. The two-day field trip to […]
What makes community investment work? Lessons from GGI’s stakeholder forum
BEFORE water tanks became available, creek water was part of daily life for Marcia Thomas, a resident of Smith Creek in Region One. She recalled using it for drinking, bathing and cooking. Her experience raises a practical question: as Guyana continues to develop, what kinds of community investment are needed to address basic needs and […]
Corriverton’s Rehanna Razack admitted to the bar
– Razack hopes to build legal career in Berbice, inspire other young people AT 23 years old, Rehanna Razack, a proud native of Corriverton, Region Six, has reached a significant milestone, becoming the first person in her family to become an Attorney-at-Law after being admitted to practise in Guyana on Friday. Her admission to the […]
King Charles III and Guyana’s moment, not WIN’s moment
I HAVE watched the events surrounding King Charles III’s visit to Guyana with considerable concern. I believe citizens should not surrender their democratic right to protest, criticise government or demand accountability, but I also believe there are somethings called timing, national responsibility and political maturity. And, frankly, this was not the time. King Charles III […]
GBA now boasts representation from two-thirds of the world’s population
–China and St Lucia join as Alliance expands membership and advances plans for permanent headquarters in Guyana THE Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA) has expanded its international reach, with the addition of China and St Lucia bringing its membership to countries representing more than two-thirds of the world’s population, as the organisation moves to strengthen its […]
Essequibo Coast Praant ushers in Diwali with spectacular Deep Jale
THE spirit of unity, togetherness and cultural celebration filled Anna Regina on Friday evening as the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS), Essequibo Coast Praant, hosted its Annual Deep Jale, marking the commencement of activities leading up to the Hindu festival of lights, Deepavali. The seventh annual event attracted a large gathering of residents, religious […]
