A railway that could link Guyana’s coast to the town of Lethem and Brazil in the South is being considered by the government, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill. Mr. Edghill said this venture is being seriously considered as railways remain the cheapest form of travel to move large…
Jagdeo dismisses corruption report as ‘damp squib’
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has rejected the findings of Transparency International’s (TI) 2024 Corruption Perception Index. Describing the report as a “damp squib,” Jagdeo accused local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and individuals opposed to the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) of deliberately downplaying improvements made under the current government. Jagdeo,…
Guyana Ambassador to EU calls for Schengen Visa exemption
(Schengen News) – The Ambassador of Guyana to Belgium and the EU, Sasnarine Singh, has advocated for visa-free travel for Guyanese nationals to the Schengen Area. Singh’s appeal to lift the visa requirements for nationals of Guyana was made during a meeting of the Central and South American ambassadors at the European…
Guyana Ambassador to EU calls for Schengen Visa exemption
(Schengen News) – The Ambassador of Guyana to Belgium and the EU, Sasnarine Singh, has advocated for visa-free travel for Guyanese nationals to the Schengen Area. Singh’s appeal to lift the visa requirements for nationals of Guyana was made during a meeting of the Central and South American ambassadors at the European…
Teen to face High Court trial for Mahdia dorm fire
Close to two years after she was charged, the teenager who is accused of setting the Mahdia Secondary School dormitory on fire back in 2023, causing the death of 20 children was recently committed to stand trial in the High Court. The decision was handed down following the completion of…
‘Always ready to listen and engage’- Europe seeks stronger collaboration with Caribbean Community
In an address at the 48th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting held in Barbados, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, reiterated Europe’s commitment to deeper collaboration with the Caribbean. “Europe will always be ready to listen and engage with you,” von der Leyen stated, emphasising the importance…
‘Always ready to listen and engage’- Europe seeks stronger collaboration with Caribbean Community
In an address at the 48th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting held in Barbados, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, reiterated Europe’s commitment to deeper collaboration with the Caribbean. “Europe will always be ready to listen and engage with you,” von der Leyen stated, emphasising the importance…
Mottley calls for ‘urgent unity, bold action’ as CARICOM Summit opens
In a powerful and impassioned address on Wednesday evening, Mia Amor Mottley, the Prime Minister of Barbados and current Chair of CARICOM, addressed the distinguished gathering at the 48th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Bridgetown. Mottley’s speech echoed a deep call for regional solidarity and immediate action as the…
Mottley calls for ‘urgent unity, bold action’ as CARICOM Summit opens
In a powerful and impassioned address on Wednesday evening, Mia Amor Mottley, the Prime Minister of Barbados and current Chair of CARICOM, addressed the distinguished gathering at the 48th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Bridgetown. Mottley’s speech echoed a deep call for regional solidarity and immediate action as the…
Protecting Children: Addressing the Critical Issue of Retraumatisation
See below full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security unequivocally condemns the appalling increase in the retraumatisation of child victims of sexual violence and assault. This grave injustice demands immediate and decisive action by law enforcement and the…
