Restrictions on vaping imports a welcome step towards protecting Guyana’s children
– Afro-Guyanese Heritage Association says THE Afro-Guyanese Heritage Association on Thursday said it welcomes President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s recent announcement of restrictions on the importation of vapes and vaping products into Guyana. “Children’s health deserves decisive protection. The concerns outlined by the President about young people’s exposure to nicotine and potentially harmful substances warrant […]
Coast Guard crew pulls 26 Barima survivors from dark, rough seas -CoI hears
A six-member Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard crew followed cries for help through darkness and rough seas to rescue 26 survivors of the MV Barima tragedy, pulling men, women and children to safety as some clung to wooden pallets, oil containers and life jackets. Petty Officer Jeromey Agard, commander of GDFS 1034, recounted the nighttime […]
Search-and-rescue plan activated minutes after MV Barima distress alert -CoI hears
GUYANA’S Aeronautical Search and Rescue Plan (SAR), supported by round-the-clock arrangements and provisions for additional personnel, was activated minutes after the MV Barima emitted a distress alert. Director of Air Navigation Services at the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Rickford Samaroo, outlined this in his testimony before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into […]
‘Be part of building Guyana’s future’
-Minister Indar urges investors, highlights opportunities for overseas Guyanese, investors and skilled professionals as country’s transformation accelerates GUYANA’S ongoing transformation presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Guyanese living overseas, international investors and skilled professionals to contribute to the development of a country that is being rebuilt and modernised before their eyes. Minister of Public Utilities […]
Evidence links Lawrence, Lowenfield signatures to disputed declarations, court hears
-immigration officers testify about passport records used in handwriting comparisons involving both accused THE prosecution in the 2020 election fraud trial is seeking to establish that Volda Lawrence signed the disputed March 5 Form 24 declaration, relying on a handwriting expert’s opinion that the signature bearing her name and signatures on her passport applications appeared […]
ERC commends measures to restrict importation of vaping products
THE Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has welcomed the restrictions on the importation of vapes and vaping products into Guyana, subject to approval by the relevant health authorities. In a press release issued on Monday, the commission said it is a timely, responsible, and protective measure that places the health, safety and future of our children […]
MV Barima murder case to proceed after magistrate rejects defence’s ‘abuse of process’ challenge
— paper committal to begin November 16; decision on whether accused will face trial set for December 14 MAGISTARTE Ravindra Mohabir has cleared the way for the murder case against three Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) employees to proceed, dismissing a defence challenge over the handling of the MV Barima disaster. He ruled that the […]
R3PSInc backs vape import restrictions to protect citizens
– commends President Ali’s decisive leadership, calls for collective action to safeguard young people HEAD of the Region Three Private Sector Inc. (R3PSInc), Halim Khan, has welcomed the Government’s decision to restrict the importation of vaping products into Guyana, describing the move as an important intervention to protect children and teenagers from nicotine addiction and […]
Man arrested after wife, three-year-old son perish in Charity house fire
A NEWLY built house in the isolated farming community of David James Scheme on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two, was on Monday reduced to ashes in a deadly fire that claimed the lives of a 29-year-old woman and her three-year-old son, as police investigate a suspected case of arson. The tragedy has left the community […]
Guyana’s solar push wins top regional award
-GUYSOL programme recognised in Panama after delivering five solar farms with 18MWp of renewable energy capacity GUYANA’S drive to expand renewable energy has earned regional recognition, with the Guyana Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic (GUYSOL) Programme winning the Best Clean Energy Programme Award at the 2026 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) Industry Awards in Panama. The […]
