Year: 2019

The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) observed its 62nd anniversary at Congress Place in Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Berbice) on Saturday with a grand rally and cultural presentation. The event was marked by the presence of executive Party members and supporters as well as numerous officials. Party Leader President David Granger in delivering the feature address at the ceremony emphasized numerous significant achievements of the Party ever since it was founded in 1957 and entered office in 1964. He also pointed to achievements of Founder-Leader Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham…

Breaches in the sea defences of Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) may have to wait to receive attention since the Government will place emphasis on regions which are more vulnerable. This is according to Region Six Vice Chairman Dennis DeRoop while addressing the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) on the issue. DeRoop, who is a member of the Sea Defence Board, explained that like other Regions, Region Six was under threat, but the Government would prioritise the needs of the Regions based on the dangers of the breaches. “Money is not issued…

Guyanese and persons eligible to vote in the upcoming Regional and General Elections on March 2, 2020, are being urged to review the Guyana Elections Commission’s (GECOM) Preliminary List of Electors (PLE). Citizens are reminded to check the new Voters’ List to ensure their names are on it. GECOM’s Claims and Objections exercise, which began on October 1, will end on November 18, 2019. GECOM, the entity responsible for the administration and conduct of elections in Guyana, is urging citizens and persons eligible to vote, to check for their names…

– Guyana focusing on identifying, treating dementia as mental illness – As WHO regards dementia as a public health priority   World Mental Health Day is being observed globally on October 10, 2019, with an overall focus on suicide prevention. In Guyana, the focus has been and continues to be identifying and treating dementia as a mental illness. What is Dementia? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), dementia is a syndrome, usually of a chronic or progressive nature in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking ability, behaviour and…

A geologist attached to the Troy Resources mining operations at Karouni, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) was on Tuesday morning killed after the mining pit in which he was working collapsed. Dead is 33-year-old Ryan Taylor of Lot 85 Lamaha Street, Alberttown, Georgetown. Based on reports received, Taylor and three others were working on the construction of a “bench” in a mining pit, when there was a slippage, which allegedly resulted in him falling and being covered. Guyana Times International understands that it took some time to get Taylor from under the…

As the APNU/AFC coalition continues to review the Cummingsburg Accord, the parties are still to deliberate on who will be its prime ministerial (PM) candidate for next year’s March elections. This is according to the coalition’s Presidential Candidate and current President, David Granger. “We expect that in the course of the discussions with the Alliance for Change, we will look at personalities. Right now, we are just dealing with policies and principles… So we haven’t come down to personalities,” the Head of State told reporters on Wednesday. The Cummingsburg Accord,…

As Guyana prepares for its budding oil and gas industry, the Government is looking to capitalise on the State of Qatar’s vast expertise in the petroleum sector. This was indicated by President David Granger as he accepted the Letter of Credence from the new non-resident Qatari Ambassador to Guyana, Ahmed Ibrahim Abdulla Al-Abdulla. In his remarks, the Head of State lauded the existing bilateral relation between the two countries and at the same time, suggests new fields of cooperation, such as the energy sector. “Guyana is keen on enhancing partnerships…