Guyanese News

African Import-Export Bank may finance Guyanese oil exploration company The Guyanese oil exploration company, SISPRO Inc; is likely to source some of its financing from the African Export–Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK) through the local merchant bank, NewHayven, President Irfaan Ali announced on Monday. NewHayven , which is headed by United States-based Guyanese Floyd Haynes, was launched in July 2022. Addressing the opening of the 3rd African-Caribbean ...

AFREXIMBANK to help fast-track payments to Guyanese oil sector contractors Guyanese suppliers to the oil and gas sector would soon no longer have to wait for long periods before they are paid monies by contractors after the Guyana government inks a trade facilitation agreement with the African Export–Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK), President Irfaan Ali said Monday. “We’ve talked a lot about the payment gap for  the suppliers ...

Groundbreaking surgery performed at GPHC The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Monday announced a historic medical achievement in Guyana.Two weeks ago, the hospital’s Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Joel Joseph, successfully performed the first-ever catheter-directed thrombolysis of pulmonary embolism procedure in the country.Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Joel Joseph, successfully performed the first-ever catheter-directed thrombolysis of pulmonary embolism procedure in the country“This groundbreaking intervention took place following consultation with the hospital’s internal medicine team,” a press release from the hospital noted.The life-saving procedure was performed on a 35-year-old patient diagnosed with saddled pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot (usually from the legs or other parts of the body) travels to the lungs, causing blockage in the pulmonary arteries.This condition is life-threat...

Mahdia COI: One-month extension granted, Commissioners to visit Mahdia on Wednesday The Presidential Commissioner of Inquiry (CoI) into the Mahdia dormitory fire was granted a one-month extension and now has until the end of November to complete its work and submit a report to President Dr Irfaan Ali.This revelation was made by Secretary of the Commission, Javed Shadick, who told a news conference on Monday that after the initial two-month timeline expired, a request was made to President Ali for an extension and it was granted.According to Shadick, after reviewing evidence from a total of 29 witnesses, the Commission has taken a decision that there is no need to hear from additional witnesses.The 20 victims of the Mahdia Secondary School dorm fire“So far, we have had 29 persons who came before the Commission of Inquiry over the period. Of those persons, we have gotten information related to each of the Terms of Reference. The Commission has been lookin...

Gov’t releases natural gas strategy for public consultations See below full statement issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources:The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), is pleased to announce the initiation of a public consultation for Guyana’s Gas Monetization Strategy, as promised by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali.This strategy is part of a pivotal roadmap for managing the nation’s significant gas resources. It also serves as a vital tool for Guyana to make informed decisions regarding the utilization of its gas resources.The Stabroek Block, along with the Corentyne Block, holds substantial gas resources. Ongoing exploration and appraisal activities are underway to determine the full extent of Guyana’s gas resources.To date, the sanctioned projects in the Stabroek Block are exclusively oil-focused, including the Whiptail project currently under review. At Pluma, Haimara, and other discoveries...

African Export–Import Bank announces major financing for Guyana, other CARICOM member-nations The Egypt-headquartered African Export–Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK) would be offering US$500 million to Guyana to fast-track the development of infrastructure in this South American nation and double the lending limit to US$3 billion for all Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member-nations. President and Chairman of African Export–Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK), Professor Benedict Oramah told the opening of the African-Caribbean ...

Jamaica rocked by massive earthquake (Jamaica Gleaner) – Jamaica was rocked by a massive earthquake this morning.Preliminary reports suggest that the quake measured 5.2 on the richter scale. Jamaicans across the island reported feeling the quake.It is not known if any damage or injuries have been reported. In September, the country was hit by a 5.2-magnitude earthquake.

Ambitious youth volunteer turned lawyer has passion for criminal law By Lazeena YearwoodLazeena@newsroom.gyChristopher Belfield is an avid volunteer for several social organisations and now he will serve the country as a State Prosecutor attached to the Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).Belfield was admitted to the local bar on Friday last and his petition was presented to Chief Justice (ag) Roxanne George, SC, by his former employer and friend, attorney-at-law Leslie Sobers.With a strong sense of volunteerism, it was obvious Belfield would immerse himself in the field of representing those who cannot help themselves.The 26-year-old, during an interview with the News Room, said he worked from the bottom up at the Ibis Law Chambers between 2016 and 2022 serving as a legal clerk and then a paralegal; he later left during his final year of studies pursuing a Legal Education Certificate at the Hugh Wooding Law School (2021-2023).On Septemb...

Taxi driver remanded on drug trafficking charges A 51-year-old taxi driver, Rollox Roberts Harry, known as Anthony Roberts was on Monday remanded to prison on three drug trafficking charges.Harry, of Toucan Drive, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, who initially appeared to be in good health as he entered the court compound, began to display signs of distress as he was brought before City Magistrate Rhondel Weever.He began to slur his words and slumped in a chair, leaving those present baffled by his sudden change in demeanor. Despite this bizarre turn of events, he entered a plea of not guilty to three drug trafficking charges.The charges stem from an incident on October 27, at Lombard and Princes Street, Georgetown.Allegedly, Harry was found in possession of 571 grams of cannabis, 86 grams of hash, two grams of ecstasy, and six grams of methamphetamine, all intended for trafficking.Harry’s attorney, Patrice Henry, made an application for bail citing tha...

Malali to get new primary school, doctor’s quarters President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali visited the Amerindian Village, Malali, Demerara River, Region Ten on Sunday and announced several development projects.Some of the projects include the construction of a new primary school to replace the current structure which floods due to its close proximity to the riverbank. An elevated area has been identified for the new school, and a team of engineers has started consultations with the village on the design of the building.The recreational facility will also be upgraded, a new doctor’s quarters will be constructed, and a new water distribution system will be drilled to ensure sustainable water supply:President Ali said the government will support the development of 10 acres of agricultural land through the Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme (AIEP).“We are going to work with you in opening up 10 acres of land to do pineapple, coconut and cit...

Regional manufacturers preparing for major summit in Guyana The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is teaming up with the Caribbean Manufacturers Association (CMA) to hold a regional summit in Guyana to address critical issues facing manufactures across the region and prepare the country to become a major manufacturing hub in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a top official. GMSA President, ...

Solar panels, eye care programme, 50 black tanks for No. 47 & 58 residents Residents of Number 58 Miles, Region Ten (Upper Demerara- Berbice) and neighbouring villages will benefit from solar panels, a free eye care programme and several black tanks to improve water storage.These interventions were announced on Sunday by President Dr Irfaan Ali and accompanying government ministers during an outreach to the region. The President told the residents that this assistance is to cushion the financial hardships they face due to climate change and other issues.“I know the extreme dry weather is causing tremendous hardships on you in terms of water.“While we work on long-term solutions to have more water storage capacity and capability, immediately, we will have 50 black tanks delivered to help. The second issue is with transportation, long before the end of this year, Minister [of Amerindian Affairs] Pauline Sukhai will return to deliver a bus,” the Head o...

PPPC Councillor raps Mayor for prematurely threatening legal action People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) Councillor, Jainarine ‘Don’ Singh on Sunday scolded City Mayor Alfred Mentore for prematurely calling for an emergency council meeting and threatening legal action against Local Government Minister Anand Persaud for blocking an amnesty for rates and taxes until the council proves that it can do so legally. Mr Singh said ...

Dominant and record-breaking: Verstappen wins Mexico GP Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took a dominant victory in the Mexico City Grand Prix to break his own record for wins in a single Formula 1 season.Set up by passing the front-row Ferraris at the start, Verstappen’s victory was his 16th in 2023 in what is becoming one of the most dominant seasons in history.Verstappen had to negotiate a safety car and a red flag but was untroubled once into the lead at Turn One.Lewis Hamilton moved up from sixth on the grid in his Mercedes to beat Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in a battle for the remaining podium positions.Behind them, Carlos Sainz fended off George Russell to win another Ferrari-Mercedes battle over fourth place, before Lando Norris passed his fellow Briton for fifth with four laps to go.It was a lovely move, set up by a cut back through Turns Four and Five, and befitting the climax to a starring drive from 19th on the grid, and 14th at the ...

Opposition Leader hopes to leverage influence in New York’s Guyanese diaspora to address bad governance; govt assures commitment to fairness, democracy Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton said Saturday’s meeting with a delegation from the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly was aimed at sensitising them on a range of aspects of bad governance and discrimination in Guyana, but he said they did not provide any commitment on whether they would exert pressure in ...

Super50: Motie (5-17), Rutherford (74) lift Harpy Eagles to victory over Pride Guyana Harpy Eagles secured a vital win to enhance their chances of a semi-final spot in the ongoing Regional Super50 tournament.On Sunday, they defeated the formidable Barbados Pride by 56 runs at UWI-Spec, Trinidad and Tobago.Sherfane Rutherford’s good form continued as his 74 led the recovery of Harpy Eagles to 202 all out, after which the spinners pulled it back after a positive start by Pride.Gudakesh Motie (5-17) and Kevin Sinclair (3-30) combined to take eight wickets for 47 runs in 19.5 overs, which stymied Pride after the shot-filled 64 (9x4s; 1×6) from 63 balls by Kyle Mayers.Roston Chase (25) and Kraigg Brathwaite (17) were the other scores of mention as Shai Hope was bowled first ball by Motie.Earlier, Harpy Eagles produced another feeble batting performance as they limped to 202 all out.Rutherford again was the savior as he smashed four fours and four maximu...

Pan-Am Games 2023: Britton, Edghill suffer Mixed Doubles defeat By Akeem Greeneakeem@newsroom.gy Olympian Chelsea Edghill and Shemar Britton partnered for the opening match of the Mixed Doubles in Table Tennis at the Pan American Games in Santiago.Despite a valiant effort, they lost to Hector Gatica and Mabelyn Enriquez of the Independent Athletes Team (Guatemala).The Guyanese duo went down 1-4 (8-11, 7-11, 8-11, 11-7, 8-11) on a chilly Sunday morning in Chile.Guatemalan athletes are playing as independent as their National Olympic Council was suspended by the International Olympic Committee during the games and was therefore not allowed to compete under its flag.On paper, Britton and Edghill would have entered the match as favourites as they were ranked 11th as compared to the Guatemalans at 17th.However, a sedate start meant the opposition seized the early advantage, and though as the match progressed, the Guyanese improved in play, Enriquez and Gatica...

Super50: Joseph replaces injured Beaton The Cricket West Indies (CWI) tournament technical committee of the ongoing CG United Super 50 Cup has approved a player replacement for the Guyana Harpy Eagles on Sunday.Shamar Joseph has replaced Ronsford Beaton, who has picked up an injury, for the remainder of the tournament.“It is a like-for-like replacement, with both players being fast bowlers,” the release stated.Joseph becomes immediately available to play, having been added to the Harpy Eagles training squad in Trinidad before the tournament’s opening.In their fifth match, they are doing battle at UWI–Spec on Sunday against the Barbados Pride, who are fifth in the table with 22 points after three matches.The Guyana Harpy Eagles currently sit sixth in the points table, having amassed 15 points in their four matches thus far, with three more to be played in the group stage.The CG United Super 50 group stage concludes on Sunday, November 5...

GBA advances boxing with new ‘dedicated’ website The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) has created a dedicated website for the discipline, which will be operational in approximately two weeks and tailored to introduce the sport to a modern audience.According to the GBA, the website, which is the first-ever commissioned for the sport, will serve as its electronic home and hub by encapsulating all information via a modern, user-friendly interface.The data that will be stored includes annals, news items, interviews, calendars of activities, rules and regulations, and biographies.The primary rationale behind the commissioning of such a project was to create a centralized data center and news hub that is readily accessible to everyone interested in the history and present direction of the discipline.GBA President Steve Ninvalle said, “The creation of this platform is an effort to modernize and develop the sport outside the confines of the squared circle. T...

Suspected ATM scammers arrested; US bank card, New York Medicaid card seized Three persons were early Sunday morning arrested for allegedly attempting to scam a number of Automatic Teller Machines (ATM), police said. The Guyana Police Force said at about 12:15 Sunday morning detectives from its Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters arrested the woman and two men who scammers who were under surveillance after a report was ...