Daily Archives: September 30, 2019
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American Airlines flight to Guyana returns to Miami after passenger allegedly threatens crew
An American Airlines flight bound for Guyana diverted back to Miami International Airport on Thursday evening after a passenger allegedly threatened a flight...
Guyana, US explore investment in oil and gas, data centres
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has held talks with United States (US) Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, on expanding American investment in Guyana.
The talks...
Letter: What about cigarettes?
Dear Editor,
I applaud the government’s stance on banning the import and sale of vapes in Guyana, Nicotine addiction has long been a challenge for...
$7M shade tunnel handed over to Timehri Women’s Prison
The Rotary Club of Garden City (RCGC) today handed over a new shade tunnel to the Guyana Prison Service at the Timehri Women's Prison....
Father remanded for murder of 6-Y-O son
Bharrat Jaikarran, 45, has been remanded to prison for the brutal murder of his six-year-old son, Orlando Jaikarran.
The father, a cane harvester of Bath...
Minister Persaud condemns use of religion, superstition in child abuse
Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud has strongly condemned the use of religion and superstition to justify atrocities against children, declaring...
High Court dismisses Vincent Adams’ defamation claim against Gail Teixeira
The High Court has dismissed a defamation claim brought by former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Executive Director Dr Vincent Adams against Parliamentary Affairs and...
Tourism development goes beyond hotels, resorts – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has said Guyana’s tourism development strategy extends beyond the construction of hotels and resorts, pointing to investments in infrastructure, urban...
Guyana, Brazil move to expand military cooperation on border security
Guyana and Brazil are exploring opportunities to expand military cooperation, including specialised training, information sharing, and capacity building, as the two countries seek to...
UG advances circular economy action as PROMAR concludes in Guyana
The University of Guyana is helping to advance a more sustainable approach to waste management in Guyana through research, innovation and community engagement under...
