The Caribbean’s first National Ophthalmology Hospital will be commissioned by President Bharrat Jagdeo on Saturday at Port Mourant, Berbice.. This will incorporate the signing of a Cuba/Guyana Memorandum of

AS mediation talks reach a stalemate, Guyana continues to stand firm in condemnation of the recent military overthrow of the democratically elected government of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. Guyana’s

Condemns distorted view of aviation industry in media PUBLIC Works Minister Robeson Benn has condemned a section of the media for what he perceives to be “carrion crow journalism”

Through IDB sponsorship… TWO Guyanese companies were recently recognised by an international organisation as role models for others in Guyana and the Caribbean to follow. At a ceremony hosted

The Accolade Nominations Panel is currently considering the 2009 roll that will showcase various genres of music and highlight supportive personalities in the local music industry. Accolade Music Awards

Endorsed on national calendar… THE ‘Jamzone Summer Break 09’ programme, that takes place in August with four days of packed entertainment and leisure activities, was announced yesterday. Minister of

The National Toshaos Council Meeting is to be held from Monday to Friday next week with nominations for members of the Indigenous Peoples Commission (IPC) being a priority item

Minister Prashad reports… MINISTER of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Mr. Manniram Prashad, disclosed yesterday that all August incoming flights to Guyana have been fully booked. He was, at the

BUSINESSMAN Mr. Jonas Sampson, well-known as Ken Sampson, who was a member of the reconstituted commission which presided over the historic 1992 general elections, has died. Mr. Jonas (Ken)

SIR Shridath Ramphal is moving quickly to fulfill his mandate as chosen mediator to resolve the impasse between the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and West Indies Players Association