Local Government Ministry commences major clean-up works in Le Repentir Cemetery
THE Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development (MLGRD) on Friday announced that major clean-up works have commenced at Le Repentir Cemetery in Georgetown, renewing care to one of this nation’s most historic burial sites. According to the ministry, for centuries, the cemetery has served as the final resting place for thousands of people. […]
Father remanded for murder; advice being sought to charge Pujari
BHARRAT Jaikarran, the father of 6-year-old Orlando Jaikarran was, on Friday, remanded to prison for murder when he appeared at the Weldaad Magistrate’s Court. Jaikarran of Waterloo, Bath Settlement, appeared before Magistrate Shareefah Parks where the charge of murder was read to him. He was not required to plead to the indictable charge. Meanwhile, the […]
‘You all did quite well’ – commissioners acknowledge Barima rescue efforts
—Flores defends prompt response; new rescue centre expected to receive distress alerts directly next week A COMMISSIONER acknowledged the robust effort of the MV Barima emergency response team on Thursday, telling MARAD’s Captain John Flores that responders had done “quite well” in the circumstances and crediting his experience with helping to bridge institutional gaps. The […]
CH&PA to introduce geo-referencing system for lot identification from November
THE Ministry of Housing- Central Housing & Planning Authority (CH&PA) will introduce a new geo-referencing system for house-lot identification exercises nationwide, effective November 1, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen accountability, improve accuracy and protect allottees from mistakenly occupying or constructing on lands not allocated to them. Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, spoke on […]
China makes significant progress in climate action, charts green path
CHINA has achieved significant results in responding to climate change in recent years, gradually forging a green and low-carbon development path, a senior environment official said Wednesday. Li Gao, vice minister of ecology and environment, made the remarks at a news conference, where an annual report on China’s policies and actions on climate change […]
Xiplomacy: Xi’s decades-long commitment to poverty reduction
POVERTY eradication is “a common ideal of humanity,” Chinese President Xi Jinping has once said. Five years after China declared a complete victory in the fight against absolute poverty in 2021, its approach continues to inspire poverty reduction efforts worldwide. Xi’s dedication to poverty alleviation spans decades, from his early work in poor […]
Tech innovations take spotlight at Canton Fair
INSIDE the Pazhou Complex, Leaw Cheeeyrn, a Malaysian businessman with high-level paraplegia, was able to walk with the assistance of a robotic exoskeletal device. “It was wonderful and I hope there will be more such high-tech products to help us walk,” he said. He was accompanied by his wife at the China Import […]
Chinese sand-control pioneer Yin Yuzhen named among FAO’s 100 women heroes
Chinese sand-control pioneer Yin Yuzhen named among FAO’s 100 women heroes FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu has said women are a driving force in agrifood systems, playing an indispensable role in food security, natural resource management, rural development, and community resilience. Chinese sand-control pioneer Yin Yuzhen was recently named among the FAO’s 100 Women […]
Bids for 34 airstrips under evaluation as Guyana targets nearly 60 projects – Indar
BIDS for approximately 34 airstrip projects across Guyana are currently under evaluation, as the Government advances plans to develop and upgrade nearly 60 airstrips to strengthen domestic aviation and improve connectivity to remote communities. Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, made the disclosure during the Canada–Guyana Business Forum 2026, hosted by the Canada–Guyana […]
Bartica families receive keys to new three-bedroom houses
–as housing development advances FOR Latoya Norville, the dream of homeownership has finally become a reality, bringing an end to years of renting and marking the beginning of a new chapter for her family. Ms. Norville was among eight beneficiaries who received keys to their newly constructed three-bedroom bungalow-style houses at the Tract Bar New […]
