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Wildfires · GuyanaIn light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training in forest fire management.
Officers of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) have commenced training facilitated by Brazilian fire experts to better combat and manage forest fires and wildfires.
This Brazil/Guyana partnership will allow for aerial surveys as well as engagement with the Civil Def…See the Story
Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting forest, wildfires
Guyana · GuyanaAs investigations continue into the discovery of a semi-submersible vessel in Region One (Barima-Waini), Home Affairs Robeson Benn on Thursday stated that the government intends to keep it for other reasons.
“We intend to keep it in Guyana for other reasons,” Benn told reporters while adding that the vessel is currently being loaded onto a Transports and Harbours Department-owned vessel to be brought to Georgetown.
“We’re recovering it to bring …See the Story
Govt to keep semi-submersible vessel found in PK for other reasons – Min Benn
PPP · Guyana…says no significant changes in human rights situation in Guyana for 2023 The United States (US) State Department has given Guyana a green light when it comes to the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government’s human rights record last year, noting in its latest country report that the government “took credible steps” to identify and punish those accused of human rights abuses.
In its 2023 Human Rights Report on Guyana, the US State Dep…See the Story
Guyana took credible steps to identify & punish persons for human rights abuses – US State Dept
Guyana · GuyanaWith the aim of increasing the complement of puisne judges to help tackle the huge backlog of cases in the High Court, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended 10 new appointments in the Supreme Court of the Judicature.
Based on information from a reliable source, Guyana Times understands that among those to be appointed to the top judicial post is Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus.
Magistrates Peter Hugh, who is currently sta…See the Story
Chief Magistrate among 10 recommended as Puisne Judges
Guyana · Guyana…unauthorised changes will result in termination of licenses The Government has not approved new fares for water taxi service being provided in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), Vreed-en-Hoop and Parika, Region three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) and Bartica Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). Public Works Minister Juan Edghill engaging boat operators and owners During engagements on Tuesday with speedboat owners and operators serving the routes a…See the Story
Govt has not approved new speedboat fares – Edghill
Gaza · Gaza…as over $110M raised for Palestinians following appeal during Ramadan 2024 A cheque to the tune of $110 Million was on Tuesday handed over by the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG), to President Dr. Irfaan Ali, to aid the people of Palestine as they feel the brunt of the Israeli war to eradicate Hamas.
The $110 Million in humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people was raised during the recently concluded holy month of Ramadan. At th…See the Story
Guyana is always united in advancing development, peace – Pres Ali
Guyana · Guyana…as alarm bells raised over threats to regional peace, democracy Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud speaking during the Concordia summit The recent postures and action by the Venezuelan regime regarding its illegal claim of Guyana’s territory was deemed a threat to stability in the western hemisphere… one that requires sustained attention and action from the region.
Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud joined other regional leaders, including former…See the Story
Region must pay keen, sustained attention to Venezuelan threat – Foreign Secretary at Concordia summit
United Nations · Palestine…procuring essential food, medicine becoming increasingly challenging – UN The EPG comprising former Prime Ministers Kenny Anthony of Saint Lucia (fifth from left); Perry Christie of The Bahamas (fourth from left) and Bruce Golding of Jamaica (third from left) President Dr. Irfaan Ali has reminded the region that the Guyana government and the Caribbean Community (Caricom), which he chairs, continues to direct stringent efforts to the formulation…See the Story