Permanent Mission of Guyana (Geneva): Much progress since Beijing 1995, but vast room for more to be done

THE Permanent Mission of Guyana, Geneva, joins other Member States in observing International Women’s Day (IDW) 2025 on March 8. Under the theme, “Accelerate Action”. Embedded in the theme are calls for accelerated advancements in gender equality and recognising strategies and tools that drive women’s progress in education, employment and leadership. This year, as Guyanese […]

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Works underway to address Bartica power woes

The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) has mobilized significant efforts to restore stable electricity supply to Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), following unexpected failures in three power generation engines. The township has been grappling with prolonged blackouts over the past few days, disrupting daily life for residents and forcing many businesses to reduce operations. Households have […]
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EU team to soon begin work to develop Guyana into regional pharmaceutical manufacturing hub

A TEAM from the European Union (EU) is scheduled to visit Guyana to conduct inspections and begin discussions on the requirements needed to advance plans for Guyana to become a regional drugs and pharmaceutical manufacturing hub. This was announced by Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S.C., as he delivered remarks on Saturday … EU team to soon begin work to develop Guyana into regional pharmaceutical manufacturing hub Read More »
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Berbice Teen's Murderers Remanded to Prison! OMG | Justice for Keon Byass - News Guyana

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  Today, we have a tragic story coming from Berbice, where an 18-year-old was fatally stabbed. Two brothers have been arrested and charged with the murder. Let's get into the details. 18-year-old Keon Byass was waiting for transportation on Dukestown Public Road in Corriverton, Berbice on Easter Monday when two suspects on a motorcycle approached him. According to the police, the suspects were armed with a cutlass, which they used to chop the victim about his body. The suspects have been identified as Rokeel Gordon, 21, and Zeikeel Gordon, 24, both of Dukestown, Corriverton, Berbice. They are both laborers and appeared in court today before Magistrate Renita Singh, where they were charged with murder. The brothers were not required to plead and were remanded to prison. The case has been transferred to Springlands Magistrate's Court for report and disclosure on May 18. The injured Byass was rushed to Skeldon Public Hospital and subsequently transferred to New Public Amsterda...
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