Guyana’s capacity to investigate unlawful deaths through forensic investigation is being enhanced, as the government has imported four forensic scientists to aid the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in criminal investigations at the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL). Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC on Tuesday evening said the move forms […]
–To be held from October 9-13 The Ministry of Legal Affairs has partnered with the Regional Security Service (RSS) Recovery Unit to host a workshop in Guyana that aims to strengthen the nation’s corruption framework to combat financial and organised crimes. Speaking on this week’s edition of ‘Issues in the News’ Tuesday evening, Attorney General […]
Amidst Guyana’s burgeoning tourism industry, Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond has expressed her keen desire for the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) to assume a pivotal role in directing substantial investments into the sector. Minister Walrond made the statements while attending a recent tourism function at the Herdmanston Lodge, Georgetown. […]
As preparations for this month’s Agri-Investment Forum and Expo gain momentum, over 100 local agro-processors have already registered to participate in the event. The update was provided by Coordinator, Cathy Martin during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Monday, at the Ministry of Agriculture’s head office, Regent Street, Georgetown. The expo […]
The electoral fraud case involving those accused of attempting to rig the 2020 General and Regional Elections has been adjourned to October 25, 2023, to determine whether a special magistrate or court will be appointed to adjudicate the matter. Special Prosecutor, Darshan Ramdhani, KC, provided an update in an interview with NCN on Tuesday, following […]
Region 10 residents on Tuesday began benefitting from a three-day outreach being conducted by the Centre for Local Business Development. The outreach is aimed at educating individuals and businesses on projects and opportunities in various sectors such as oil and gas, construction, and health. One of the participants, Lisa Robertson expressed, “I’m here out of […]
With the major transformation taking place, Guyana is seen as a place of bountiful opportunities for both local and foreign investors. This is according to British High Commissioner, Jane Miller, as she spoke about the business relationship between Guyana and the United Kingdom (UK). During a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI), […]
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Education’s Migrant Education Support Unit in collaboration with the National Literacy Department (NCERD) hosted the second annual Spanglish Bee at the National Centre for Educational Resource Development. The competition saw Grade Four migrant pupils from Regions Three, Four, Seven, Ten and Education District Georgetown participating. They were quizzed on spelling, […]
There will be strong participation from fellow CARICOM member states and organisations, foreign countries and international agricultural organisations at this year’s Agri Investment Forum and Expo later this month. This was disclosed by CARICOM’s Assistant Secretary-General of Economic Integration, Innovation and Development, Joseph Cox during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI). Cox […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is recognising domestic violence awareness month by hosting ‘Purple Day’ on October 20 to spread awareness of the effects of domestic violence and initiatives that address the issue. This was disclosed by Head of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit, Dr Cona Husbands during a […]