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Regional News

Chinese Embassy rejects US official’s criticism of projects in Guyana

The Chinese Embassy in Georgetown has rejected recent criticism from a United States State Department official over projects undertaken by Chinese companies…

20 minutes ago · Staff Reporter

Agriculture

Almost 4,000 farmers registered on Farmers Connect app

Almost 4,000 farmers across Guyana have registered on the Farmers Connect application, as the Ministry of Agriculture continues to expand digital access…

59 minutes ago · Staff Reporter

Feature

State denies liability in deadly Mahdia Secondary School dormitory fire lawsuit

— maintains safety measures were in place Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC has denied liability for the May 2023 Mahdia Secondary School…

1 hour ago · Staff Reporter

WEATHER

Regions 7, 8 and 9 face highest drought risk as El Niño grips Guyana

Farmers are being urged to conserve water as Guyana prepares for months of below-normal rainfall, with Regions Seven, Eight and Nine expected…

2 hours ago · Staff Reporter

CRIME

Child sexual abuse allegations dominate Demerara Criminal Assizes docket

–More than 50 of 74 matters involve children Allegations involving the sexual abuse of children account for the overwhelming majority of matters…

6 hours ago · Staff Reporter

CRIME

Man pleads guilty to attempting to kill wife after she refused to get intimate

A woman’s decision to decline her husband’s advances ended in a brutal attack that left her with serious head injuries, the High…

7 hours ago · Staff Reporter

Regional News

Rodrigues-Birkett says UN Charter, international law would guide her as Secretary General

Guyana’s candidate for United Nations Secretary General, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, says the UN Charter and international law would guide her decisions if…

21 hours ago · Staff Reporter

INFRASTRUCTURE

Minister Engages Woolford Avenue Vendors on Way Forward Following Infrastructure Upgrades

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Priya Manickchand alongside Permanent Secretary Miguel Choo-Kang today met with vendors operating along Woolford…

22 hours ago · Staff Reporter

ENVIRONMENT

Guyana’s passport ranks 11th in CARICOM, 55th globally

Guyana’s passport ranks 11th among the 14 independent Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states and 55th globally, according to the latest Henley Passport…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter