The United Kingdom, United States and the European Union, in a joint statement on Thursday, said that the Guyana government has breached the constitution by not calling general and regional elections before September 18 following the passage of the no-confidence motion and subsequent court rulings. “We deeply regret that, by surpassing September 18, the Government is currently in breach of the Constitution following its failure to adhere to the decisions of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on 18 June and its subsequent orders,” the diplomats said in a joint…
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New EU, Mexican ambassadors sworn-in
President David Granger on Wednesday received letters of credence from the new Ambassadors of the European Union (EU) and Mexico to Guyana. During the ceremony, the Head of State committed to building upon the long-standing relationship with both countries. The accreditation ceremony was held at the Ministry of the Presidency. The Department of Public Information reported that the President said that Guyana has benefitted substantially from the EU’s development cooperation programme, especially in the agricultural, education, housing, and public health sectors, as well as in its efforts to combat climate…
Read MoreDouble oil discoveries offshore Guyana
…total of 16 oil finds to date By Jarryl Bryan Oil companies ExxonMobil and Tullow have made their 14th and 2nd oil finds respectively offshore Guyana, bringing the tally of wells that have struck oil to 16 and increasing the prospects that Guyana is sitting on more than six billion barrels of oil. In the case of Exxon, it announced on Monday that it encountered 108 feet of oil reservoir in its Tripletail well, boosting its estimated recoverable barrels of oil. The announcement was made by way of a press…
Read MoreGuyanese bakers trained to adopt global trends
The National Milling Company of Guyana (NAMILCO) in partnership with a leading German baking company recently hosted a baking seminar to help local bakers improve in marketing their goods. The seminar, which was hosted last week, saw over 130 local baking businesses participating. Held under the theme “A bright future in baking”, the event is expected to prepare local bakers to capitalise on niche markets. With assistance from leading German baking company, DeutscheBack, representatives from the various bakeries were trained to adopt global trends. In his remarks, NAMILCO Managing Director…
Read MoreStiffer penalties needed in Guyana for sex offenders
Dear Editor, It breaks my heart to know that paedophilia, trafficking and other child sex offences have become a scourge and industry in Guyana and around the world. In Guyana, we have seen many instances where mothers are prostituting their own underage children, where fathers are sexually molesting their own daughters, and in some cases, even their own sons. I recall a case, in the Vreed-en-Hoop area, where a Corporal from the Guyana Defence Force, molested his two-year-old stepson. Some stepfathers are also known to take advantage of their stepchildren.…
Read MoreEPA boss says unfettered access to oil rigs necessary for oversight of sector
The need for regulators to be able to make unexpected visits to operations of oil and gas operators was emphasised by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director, Dr Vincent Adams. Adams made this pronouncement on Monday during a seminar for capacity building in the oil sector. He acknowledged that they do not have the requisite local standards in place yet to really monitor operators. However, Adams noted that what they have done is adopt international standards for environmental protection. One such standard is unfettered access to oil rigs and other vessels,…
Read More“Teaching for me means breaking barriers, lifting standards and defying the odds” – Rashlie Joseph
Teachers have the uncanny ability to impact our lives and the lessons they teach us remain with us forever. They paint our minds and encourage us to think outside of the proverbial box. They cheer us on from the sidelines. Our achievements are theirs and our burdens become theirs. They act as mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, and friends. They go above and beyond the call of their duties to ensure that we are the best versions of ourselves. They encourage us to break the barriers and hold ourselves to higher…
Read MoreMinibus driver slapped with 7 charges, remanded to prison
A minibus driver made his first court appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts after he was slapped with seven charges. Tavid Ahmad appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty and denied the charges. The first charge detailed that on September 13, 2019 at Camp Street, Georgetown, he unlawfully and maliciously assaulted Police Constable Jafar Blackman, who was acting in the execution of his duties. The second charge stated that on the same day, and location, the 30-year-old man resisted arrest from Police Constable Jafar Blackman. Additionally, he was charged for unlawfully and…
Read MoreGuyana Amazon Warriors assist 14-Y-O to fight cancer
The Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) cricket team has assisted 14-year-old Shaniece Nahoe, who has been diagnosed with a cancerous facial tumour, in her battle for survival. While preparing for their clash against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (SKNP) in Basseterre in this year’s Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the Warriors learnt of the Washington Archibald High School student’s situation and immediately pooled financial resources to hand over to the family. Nahoe, who was born in Guyana, is currently in Jamaica at the University of the West Indies Hospital with her…
Read MoreIMF projects oil will contribute 40% of Guyana’s GDP by 2024
By Jarryl Bryan The International Monetary Fund (IMF), having concluded its Article IV consultations in Guyana, has come up with projections that oil will dominate Guyana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by as much as 40 per cent. This is contained in the Fund’s concluding statement, which estimates that this shift in GDP share and financial contribution will occur by 2024. This is also the time when Guyana is expected to really start earning its share of oil revenues, once cost oil has been accounted for. “The oil sector is projected…
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