November 2024

By Sharda Bacchus Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy In a decisive move to curb the alarming rise in road accidents and fatalities, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced a series of new measures aimed at holding errant drivers accountable and improving road safety in Guyana. Key initiatives include the use of body cameras by police officers, enhanced CCTV surveillance,
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By Sharda Bacchus Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy In a strong call to curb the rising misuse of sirens and flashing lights, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday demanded the immediate removal of these devices from unauthorized vehicles. The President’s message, aimed at addressing the growing abuse of these emergency tools, comes amid increasing reports of civilians using sirens
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By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy In a historic address to Guyana’s National Assembly on Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to both the government and the opposition in what was only the second-ever speech by a foreign Head of State in the post-independence history of the country’s Parliament. The first occurred nearly two decades ago
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Starting immediately, the Guyana Police Force will be increasing its presence on the roadways to ensure compliance with the laws by drivers, particularly those who operate lorries and trucks. And to ensure this is done, certifying officers, will be rotated to avoid complacency and collusion in exploiting loopholes. This is according to Commissioner of Police
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UK adventurer Charlie Bicknell believes that he has found the tallest point of Mount Roraima, which essentially translates to the highest point in all of Guyana. Mount Roraima, explored many times before, serves as the tri-junction point between Guyana, Venezuela and Brazil. It was once thought that the highest peak of Mount Roraima was on
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In an effort to bridge the gap between traditional installation methods and cutting-edge technology, local technicians and engineers in Guyana Wednesday participated in a specialised training seminar on LG products. The initiative, designed to enhance technical skills and improve daily operations, took place at GT Motorsports in Georgetown. The seminar, led by LG Air Solutions
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Please see below statement from Mr Dowlat Parbhu to mark Demerara Bank’s 30th anniversary: “As we prepare to celebrate Demerara Bank’s 30th anniversary on November 21, 2024, we are filled with immense pride and gratitude. This milestone is more than just a marker of time—it is a celebration of the vision, resilience, and commitment that
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See below the full joint statement from the 2nd India/CARICOM Summit: The Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Republic of India met in Georgetown, Guyana, the location of the Headquarters of the Caribbean Community, at the invitation of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic
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Global Tours and Travel, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Guyana and the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), is inviting the public to “What Happens in Miami…”, an immersive American cultural and travel experience. The event is planned for Saturday, November 30, at 16:00 hrs at the Promenade Gardens in Georgetown for a dynamic
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