By dpi.gov | Photo credit: dpi.gov -$86 million equipment commissioned Wednesday Guyana has become the first country in the Caribbean to acquire a scanning electron microscope (SEM) for its forensic science laboratory. The state-of-the-art $86 million equipment will revolutionise forensic analysis and significantly strengthen Guyana’s justice system. The SEM is a tool that is […]
By dpi.gov The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) is urging all importers, manufacturers, and dealers to register with the agency. Head of Corporate Communications Lloyd David told the Department of Public Information that registration is a legal requirement and must be renewed annually at the beginning of the year. “If you’re importing any of the products […]
By dpi.gov A team from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) earlier today paid a courtesy call on Mr. Robert M. Persaud, Foreign Secretary and Chairman of the Board of the Protected Areas Commission, to discuss strengthening of Guyana’s Protected Areas Systems by supporting community sustainable livelihoods around biodiversity hotspots. Discussion also centered on the government’s […]
By Amir Khafagy, Documented NY Newly arrived from Guyana and with a pregnant wife at home, Jermaine Cranmore, 34, was looking for a job. Sipping on a drink at a local cafe in Richmond Hill, Queens, Cranmore struck up a conversation with a fellow countryman. As it turned out, his new acquaintance happened to be […]
By dpi.gov.gy | Photo credit: dpi.gov.gy – President Ali, PM Phillips attends memorial service Families, relatives, friends, and loved ones of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) ranks who lost their lives in a tragic helicopter crash last year gathered on Sunday to honor their service and reflect on their commitment in service to country. President […]
By dpi.gov.gy| Photo credit dpi.gov.gy As President Ali reiterates commitment to peace, country’s development. Remembrance Day activities were held on Sunday morning as Guyana honoured the lives and legacy of the brave men and women who fought and died in World War I and II. The solemn wreath-laying ceremony, which was held at the Cenotaph […]
Photo credit: DPI Guyana The gold mining sector is poised for a major uptick in production as the government sets a target of one million ounces by 2030. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali detailed the massive progress being recorded in the sector as he addressed a special sitting of the 12th Parliament last Thursday. President, […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Lex0077/ shutterstock.com Common law marriages in Guyana are an important aspect of the country’s legal and social landscape, providing an alternative to formal marriage for couples who choose to live together without undergoing a wedding ceremony. While common law marriages offer certain legal protections, particularly in areas such […]
Photo courtesy: caricom.org The CARICOM Secretariat is profoundly saddened at the passing of a stalwart of our Community, Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal, on 30 August 2024. In an illustrious career devoted to public service, Sir Shridath blazed a trail of excellence in diplomacy, law, academia and politics, earning respect and admiration in his homeland Guyana, […]
By: Mohamed Q. Amin, CaribbeanEqualityProject.org| Photo courtesy: Richard Louissaint Brooklyn, NY: On Monday, September 2, Caribbean Equality Project, as the leading organization of the Queer Caribbean Liberation Collective, the only LGBTQ+ contingent in the 2024 West Indian Day Parade, marched to demand action, accountability, and justice in response to a string of murders of transgender […]