Guyana Standard

29/03/2025

The Ministry of National Security has stated 11 out of 14 T&T nationals have been deported by the United States government.

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The Ministry of National Security has stated 11 out of 14 T&T nationals have been deported by the United States government. The Government said it received advanced notice from the US Immigration and Customs Enhancememt (ICE). A chartered flight brought the nationals back home. The 11 consisted of 1...

29/03/2025

All we need is at least an hour to make our environment better, and Earth Hour, which is observed annually on the last Saturday of March, provides that. Earth Hour was created by the World Wide Fund for Nature (W.W.F.) and is held annually, encouraging individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., as a symbol of commitment to the planet.

Source:https://nationaltoday.com/earth-hour/

29/03/2025

WATCH || Attorney General Anil Nandlall gives an update on the court hearing into the PNC’s court challenge seeking to repeal amendments to the National Registration Act, which removed the requirement of residency for citizens to vote.

Source: People's Progressive Party/Civic

29/03/2025

Health Minister discuss Sonography Training Programme with Mohawk College Delegation

This morning, the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, welcomed a delegation from Mohawk College during a courtesy visit to discuss the implementation of a Sonography Training Programme in Guyana.

The initiative aims to enhance local healthcare capacity by providing specialised training for 15 participants. The visiting team from Mohawk College includes Mr Gordon Kyle-Scott, Ms Laura Thomas, and Mrs Elizabeth Meagan-Jefferson.

This collaboration underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare services through education and training, ensuring improved diagnostic capabilities for the benefit of the Guyanese people.

Source: Ministry of Health-Guyana

29/03/2025

Public Traffic Advisory

29/03/2025

REGIONAL NEWS| "Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has rubbished Prime Minister Stuart Young’s planned Ministry of Implementation and Efficiency and says if she is returned to office, her government plans a Ministry of Artificial Intelligence."

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Op­po­si­tion Leader Kam­la Per­sad-Bisses­sar has rub­bished Prime Min­is­ter Stu­art Young’s planned Min­istry of Im­ple­men­ta­tion and Ef­fi­cien­cy and says if she is re­turned to of­fice, her gov­ern­ment plans a Min­istry of Ar­ti­fi­cial In­tel­li­gence.

29/03/2025

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28/03/2025

3 arrested in 27.2KG g***a bust

Excellent work by police ranks in Regional Division 4B has led to the discovery of 27.2 kilograms of Cannabis and the arrest of three persons at about 23:00hrs last night (March 27th, 2025).

The ranks at the time were on duty along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway in the vicinity of Haurauni Village when they stopped a white Toyota Axio motor car ( 4254) which was proceeding West along the Highway. The lone occupant of the car was the driver, Kerwin DosSantos, age 32, a resident of Freeman Street La Penitence, Georgetown.

While the ranks were engaging the driver of the vehicle, they observed another white Toyota Allion motor car ( 2633), which was also proceeding West, stopped about 200 yards behind the Axio vehicle (PAJ4254). The Allion car was being driven at the time by Akeda Gordon, a 34-year-old Housewife of Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo; along with one occupant, Kareem Gordon, age 27, a resident of Middle Road La Penitence.

Kerwin DosSantos was then asked if the two cars were travelling together and he said 'yes'. The ranks subsequently approached the second car and requested to search the vehicle -- to which the female driver complied.

When the ranks opened the car trunk, they found three large bulky plastic parcels containing a quantity of leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be Cannabis.

The drivers of both vehicles, as well as the occupant, were told of the offence committed, cautioned, and arrested. Police took possession of the suspected narcotics which, when weighed, amounted to 27.2 kilograms.

Akeda Gordon, Kareem Gordon and Kerwin Dos Santos were all placed in custody pending further investigations.

28/03/2025

Serial Burglar caught two days after mother, brother charged|

Vishal Anauge, called Ghan, a 30-year-old unemployed resident of Adventure, Essequibo Coast, who was wanted by the Police for a series of 'Break and Enter and Larceny', 'Burglary', 'Simple Larceny', and other offences, was finally captured by police today.

At about 08:10 hrs today (Friday), Police ranks from Regional Division #2 acted on information received, and went to the Spring Garden public road, Essequibo Coast, in two (2) separate unmarked vehicles.

On arrival, they saw Vishal Anauge with a strap bag on his shoulder and a cutlass in his hand, heading south on the eastern side of the public road.

As the cars approached him, he ran east into a yard and proceeded further east along the sea dam. As such, the ranks disembarked the vehicles and gave chase behind him. The ranks shouted for him to stop and surrender himself.

He stopped but as the police approached him, he delivered several chops at the ranks and the ranks fired several rounds in his direction which hit his thigh, hand, and abdomen. He continued to approach the ranks with the cutlass, but he fell on the ground.

Anauge was picked up by the ranks and escorted to the Suddie Public Hospital where he was seen and examined by a doctor on duty who treated him and admitted him as a patient in a stable condition.

The cutlass and the strap bag were retrieved by the Police.
On checking the bag, Police found inside the following:

$242,750 cash (Guyana currency)
One (1) G-Shock wristwatch
Three (3) packs of Dunhill ci******es
A quantity of Digicel and GTT phone cards valued at $30,000

The cutlass was also retrieved and lodged at the Aurora Police Station.

28/03/2025

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday that the government is intent on working along with the people of Linden to address their concerns surrounding the government’s recent announcement of a toll-free system for the wismar/Mackenzie bridge.

Read the full story via this link: https://www.guyanastandard.com/2025/03/28/govt-will-engage…ie-bridge-jagdeo/

28/03/2025

Kwakwani Waterfront resident among house lot beneficiaries at "Dream Realised" event|

Some 300 families from Kwakwani in Region 10 are embarking on their journey to homeownership as they will receive residential lots today. This exciting journey for these families started earlier today at the Kwakwani Basketball Court during another Dream Realize event organized by the Ministry.

Among the recipients are families who have faced flooding issues at the Kwakwani Waterfront for many years. The lots being distributed are located in the New Kwakwani Phase One housing Scheme.

The event was led by the Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, along with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Bishram Kuppen. The Central Housing and Planning Authority was represented by Denise King-Tudor, Director of Operations, and Hladwin Charles, Community Development Director.

Today’s event marks an important step in improving the lives of the community. Minister Croal emphasized the commitment to fulfilling promises made to residents living near the waterfront.

To support this new housing development, over six contractors will begin work on the necessary infrastructure. A budget of $1.6 billion has been allocated for these improvements, to have all basic amenities ready by the end of this year. The contractors have already begun mobilizing in the area.

Additionally, the Minister discussed holistic plans to address all outstanding housing applications from various regions, except Region Four, by mid-2025. In Kwakwani alone, there are 288 pending applications, while a total of 1,589 lots have been allocated.

So far, more than $50 million in vouchers for steel and cement have been distributed in the region, assisting homeowners in starting their construction projects.

Regarding the water sector, the Minister acknowledged concerns raised by residents about the level of service they are receiving. He noted that a request has been made for another water well, and investigations have revealed that the current issues stem from breakages in the system. To address these problems, a contract worth $10 million has been established, ensuring that residents will receive better quality service moving forward.

Source: Central Housing and Planning Authority

28/03/2025

INTERNATIONAL NEWS| "A powerful earthquake rocked central Myanmar, causing tremors and aftershocks across hundreds of miles of Southeast Asia. It toppled a building in the Thai capital, Bangkok, and sparked a race to save civilians and infrastructure near the epicentre."

Central Myanmar was rocked on Friday by a 7.7-magnitude quake, killing over 100 people and injuring more than 700 more. Follow for live news updates.

28/03/2025

Protest at the Commissioner of Information Office on East Street

Video: APNU+AFC page

28/03/2025

GPF female team wins First Quarterly Run and Shoot Fitness Competition 2025|

The multi-talented Guyana Police Force's Female Team continues to excel at the highest level of competition against their GDF counterparts and was once again crowned Champions today (Friday, March 28, 2025) after the Final Day of the Guyana Defence Force’s two-day First Quarterly Fitness Competition held at Base Camp Stephenson (BCS), Timehri.

Congratulations to the Female team composed of 21357 Sergeant Pellew; 23949 Sergeant Adonis, 25986 Corporal Feidtkou, 22506 Lance Corporal Eastman, 25234 Lance Corporal Browne and 26261 Constable Halley.

Source: Guyana Police Force/page

28/03/2025

INTERNATIONAL NEWS| "A babysitter looked under a bed to reassure a worried child that there wasn't a monster hiding — and came face-to-face with a man who wasn't supposed to be there, a sheriff's office in Kansas said."

A babysitter looked under a bed to reassure a worried child that there wasn’t a monster hiding there — and came face-to-face with a man who wasn’t supposed to be there, a sheriff’s office in Kansas said in a news release.

28/03/2025

Melissa Ann Atwell, also know as ‘Melly Mel’ has been granted USD$7,500 bail after appearing before a U.S. judge today.

Atwell was arrested two weeks ago by the US Immigration for overstaying her time.

She will be released from detention when the bond is posted.

The social media activist appeared before Judge Mwangi Francis in a master hearing.

28/03/2025

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic government has once again proven its intent to cater all of its people. In two months time, some NIS contributors are set to receive a portion of their contributions from over the years.

Read the details via this link: https://www.guyanastandard.com/2025/03/28/nis-contributors-to-begin-receiving-cheques-in-matter-of-months-dr-jagdeo/

28/03/2025

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday affirmed that the United States of America stands as Guyana’s trusted partner, adding that there will be joint efforts in enhancing security, energy, labour, and infrastructure.

This, the Head of State emphasised, will be bolstered by the enhanced Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, during his one-day visit to Guyana, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd.

Read the details via this link: https://www.guyanastandard.com/2025/03/28/us-commits-to-helping-deploy-guyanas-energy-potential-addressing-labour-shortage-other-key-matters/