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Guyana · Guyana– $176.782B withdrawn to date The Government has withdrawn $62.3 billion from the Natural Resource Fund (NRF), marking the third tranche of the $329.8 billion in withdrawals approved by Parliament for the year.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, with the Finance Ministry stating that the US$300 million was withdrawn from the NRF on July 22, 2024.
According to the Ministry, this is in accordance with the NRF Act 2021, as amended by the Fisca…See the Story
Govt makes 3rd withdrawal of $62.3B for 2024 from NRF
United Nations · Guyana– calls for more inclusion among Permanent Members The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has been described as the UN’s most undemocratic organ by Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, who on Wednesday highlighted the need for important reforms.
Rodrigues-Birkett was at the time addressing a Cara Lodge-hosted dialogue on the Summit of the Future. During the discussions, the Ambassador noted that one area in…See the Story
Reform needed at level of UNSC - Guyana's Permanent Rep
Guyana · GuyanaAn elderly man, who was said to be in his 90s, succumbed to his injuries after sustaining severe burns about his body on Wednesday when his Sixth Street, Bartica house went up in flames.
The man was identified as Albert Hopkinson of Sixth Street, and Third Avenue, Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
At the time of the blaze, Guyana Times understands that the elderly man and his daughter were in the house. The daughter managed to escape with…See the Story
90-year-old dies in Bartica blaze
Guyana · Guyana– family members of slain biker “Paper Shorts” among 6 arrested The brother of Ricardo Fagundes also called “Paper Shorts” was among six persons who were arrested following the discovery of 26 high-powered rifles and handguns and over 1600 rounds of various calibres of ammunition during a police operation at Bar Street Kitty – the former home of the slain biker. The large cache of guns and ammunition
The discovery was made during a police intel…See the Story
26 high-powered rifles & handguns, over 1600 bullets found during Police operation in Kitty
Guyana · Guyana– cites wide access to information for multiple law enforcement agencies The Guyanese and CFATF teams, including Attorney General Anil Nandlall and Governor of the Bank of Guyana Dr Gobind Ganga pose for a photo ahead of their on-site assessment last year Guyana has received plaudits for the strides it has taken in its Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance, which was recognised by the Caribbean Financia…See the Story
4th round mutual evaluation: CFATF lauds Guyana for significant strides in AML/CFT compliance
Guyana · Guyana…owner to pay for repairs to structure – Edghill – says repairs would not disrupt flow of traffic Technical teams from the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation (DHBC) and the Public Works Ministry are currently assessing the extent of damages to the Harbour Bridge after a coastal vessel collided with the structure early Tuesday morning.
The incident occurred around 05:30h and preliminary reports revealed that the crew operating the MV Princess An…See the Story
Vessel crashed into DHB as crew slept
Guyana · GuyanaThe two Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Sergeants who were intercepted with 154lbs of ganja at Coverden, East Bank Demerara (EBD) last week were charged and remanded to prison. Remanded: Adisa Higgins Clovis Sam, 31, of Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, and 42-year-old Adisa Higgins from Wismar Housing Scheme, Linden appeared at the Golden Grove Magistrate’s Court where they both pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to them.
Police stated th…See the Story
GDF Sergeants busted with 154lbs ganja charged, remanded to prison
Immigration · GuyanaDuring Monday’s sitting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), a whopping 75 per cent increase in medical costs in Region One (Barima/Waini) during 2019 was probed, with the region claiming that this increase was due to the influx of migration into the region.
At the time, PAC member Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo questioned increases in medical costs that were recorded by the Audit Office of Guyana in 2019, when it commented on the finances of the Region …See the Story