People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Presidential Candidate, Dr Irfaan Ali told a massive crowd in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) that the party has committed to providing resources for hinterland communities to implement development plans that will see the region progress. He was at the time addressing residents of Lethem and surrounding communities as the party held another successful rally on Sunday. Development conference Ali pointed out that should the party win the upcoming polls then within the first month, the new Government will convene a development conference for hinterland…
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EITI calls for mineral agreements to be made public
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) has flagged the Natural Resources Ministry for not making public the recent mineral contracts that were initiated. In its 2017 report, EITI suggested that Guyana must comply with requirement 2.4 (a) of its 2019 Standard, which states that implementing countries are required to disclose any contracts and licenses that provide the terms attached to the exploitation of oil, gas, and minerals. However, National Coordinator of EITI Guyana, Dr Rudy Jadoopat stated that these agreements are yet to be published for public scrutiny. “The Minerals…
Read MoreJagdeo takes Govt to task over abysmal record in Indigenous communities
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) held its rally in Lethem, where a mammoth crowd of residents from the Rupununi district on Sunday turned up to listen to the Party’s plans as outlined in its manifesto. Among the Party speakers were General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo. He told the gathering of thousands that the PPP is “no fair-weather friend” but rather, a Party that would fight for their rights and support them, no matter what. He noted that the Party’s track record of investing in Indigenous communities differed sharply from that of…
Read MoreGuyana celebrates India’s 70th Republic anniversary
As Guyana joined in celebrations to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Republic Day of India, the two countries have committed to further strengthen ties in the areas of climate change and environmental issues. At a reception hosted by the Indian High Commission at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, President David Granger applauded the country on the strides it has made in areas of climate change. “Guyana applauds India’s leadership in promoting solar energy and technology to bring prosperity, energy security and sustainable development to the peoples of solar-rich countries…
Read MoreDPP advices further probe in Linden student stabbing
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised the Police to conduct further investigations into the stabbing of a 15-year-old Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) student of the Linden Foundation Secondary School. The teen was stabbed to her back with a Rambo knife by a schoolmate during a fight on Thursday last. Regional Commander Hugh Winter confirmed that the 12-year-old sister of the suspect was released from Police custody on Saturday. However, the 14-year-old old main suspect was released from Police custody on Tuesday. The Commander added that the Police…
Read MoreMoPH to commence coronavirus detection training
The Public Health Ministry is putting measures in place to prevent any outbreak of the coronavirus in Guyana. This is according to Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) Dr Karen Gordon-Boyle. The coronavirus outbreak started in Wuhan, China, late last year and would have infected thousands to date. Speaking with Guyana Times, Dr Gordon-Boyle said the country’s port health officials have been alerted and are sensitised as to how to detect “signs and symptoms” of the malady. As such, a screening tool and a questionnaire will be used to gather information…
Read MoreGPHC’s Psychiatric Ward damaged by fire
What could have been a catastrophic disaster was on Friday averted by staffers of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), who sprang into quick action to put out a fire which erupted in the facility’s psychiatric ward. According to reports, the fire erupted at the facility at about 09:15h in the female holding area of the ward located on the first floor of the medical block building and was allegedly started by a psychiatric patient. However, Divisional Officer of the Guyana Fire Service, Gregory Wickham told reporters at the scene…
Read MoreExxonMobil makes another discover, takes Guyana to 8 billion barrels recoverable
With a 16th discovery offshore Guyana, US oil giant ExxonMobil has boosted its estimated recoverable resource base to more than eight billion oil-equivalent barrels. Northeast of the producing Liza field lies the Uaru exploration well, the company’s latest discovery on the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. In its announcement on Monday, the supermajor revealed that the well, its first for the year 2020, encountered approximately 94 feet of high-quality oil-bearing sandstone reservoir. Uaru, drilled in 6342 feet (1933 metres) of water, is located approximately 10 miles (16 kilometres) Northeast of the…
Read More3-year-old leukaemia patient to receive overseas treatment
Three-year-old Chayanne Parboo, who was diagnosed with leukaemia in December of last year, has been accepted to receive medical treatment overseas according to local charitable organisation Saving Hands Emergency Aid (SHEA). SHEA in a post on Monday shared that it has secured medical treatment for the child and is currently raising funds for her immediate transportation since young Parboo’s blood platelet counts continue to be critically low. The three-year-old is hospitalised at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), where she was required to have a bone marrow test done to…
Read MoreCourt of Appeal defers H2H ruling until after Feb 6
…after AG resurrects “mysterious” 1991 legislation The Court of Appeal has deferred its ruling on the House-to-House Registration partial appeal until after a February 6 hearing, after efforts by Attorney General Basil Williams to introduce an old piece of “mysterious” legislation into the arguments caught the court by surprise and resulted in the parties requesting more time to review. It was expected that the Court of Appeal would rule on Monday on the State’s partial appeal of the High Court’s decision on the House-to-House Registration case. However, much to the…
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