December 7, 2020

 By Kurt Campbell The December 12, 2020 resumption of the Guyana/Suriname ferry service and the Moleson Creek Crossing has been canceled with no date set for its resumption. Guyana’s Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill confirmed…

As the world observes International Civil Aviation Day, Guyana and Suriname have signed an open skies air services agreement, removing several restrictions that were placed on travel between the two countries previously. Director-General…

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Senior Counsel Shalimar Ali-Hack has filed an appeal against the decision of City Magistrate, Rondel Weever, to dismiss the charge of causing death by dangerous driving against Former…

The Mayor and City Councillors of Georgetown on Monday re-elected Ubraj Narine and Alfred Mentore as Mayor and Deputy Mayor, respectively. The election took place in City Hall’s compound; no other nominations were made for the posts.…

The Cricket West Indies Selection Panel has advised that fast bowler Kemar Roach and wicket-keeper/batsman Shane Dowrich are unavailable for the second and final Test Match against New Zealand. Both players will return home — Roach due to…

Briton John of We Stand United Cycle Club was the fastest on Sunday when the second leg of the Time Trial Series was held in Linden. Over 30 riders competed in the one-day event. The race started in front of KD&J Supermarket at…

The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has won the award for “Best Use of Social Media” from the prestigious International Sports Convention (ISC) for the league’s social media and content strategy during 2020 at the annual International…

The government has rehired Bharrat Dindyal as the Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Power and Light Company effective December 7, 2020. This was confirmed by Public Relations Officer (PRO), Shevion Sears-Murray, who said Dindyal…

The Hoskinson Group, a leading United States company involved in the conversion of waste to energy, is conducting a feasibility study for a similar project here. The study is likely to be completed by the end of the year following which…

The Cotonou Partnership Agreement, signed between the developing African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and the European Union (EU), has been extended from December 2020 to November 2021. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…