Ron Robinson passes away Guyana’s cultural and media landscape is today mourning the loss of one of its most enduring voices. Ronald “Ron” Robinson, the acclaimed broadcaster, actor, director, and mentor, passed away around 4:00 a.m. The article Ron Robinson passes away appeared first on Stabroek News.
Mottley urges new regional security and fiscal model -as GCCI marks year of expansion at annual awards Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley last night outlined the critical pillars on which Caribbean stability and economic resilience must now be built: security, climate and disaster readiness and fiscal reform warning that the region can no longer rely on outdated concepts of national protection or economic planning. The article Mottley urges new regional security and fiscal model appeared first on Stabroek News.
Appeal lodged over jailing of ambulance driver for cybercrime Lorian Toney, the 34-year-old ambulance driver who was fined $1 million and sentenced to one year imprisonment for cybercrime on December 2, will be represented by attorney-at-law, Darren Wade in appealing the decision. The article Appeal lodged over jailing of ambulance driver for cybercrime appeared first on Stabroek News.
Garbage buildup in sluices and drains responsible for city flooding – Mustapha Following recent flash flooding in Georgetown that forced the closure of a number of businesses, the government has outlined measures to tackle the city’s persistent drainage challenges. The article Garbage buildup in sluices and drains responsible for city flooding – Mustapha appeared first on Stabroek News.
InterCaribbean Airways makes inaugural flight to EFCIA interCaribbean Airways, a regional airline based in the Turks and Caicos Islands, yesterday made its inaugural flight into the Eugene F. The article InterCaribbean Airways makes inaugural flight to EFCIA appeared first on Stabroek News.
Timehri residents renew call for answers as water shortages enter fifth year Residents of Timehri say they are now entering a fifth year of persistent water shortages despite several public commitments and the allocation of millions of dollars for new well projects. The article Timehri residents renew call for answers as water shortages enter fifth year appeared first on Stabroek News.
Qatar hotel appears to be snagged by regulatory requirements Eighteen months after the announcement of the proposed US$300 million Georgetown Seafront Resort and Convention Centre, earth works have come to a standstill. The article Qatar hotel appears to be snagged by regulatory requirements appeared first on Stabroek News.
NGOs call for urgent reform of Guyana’s child marriage laws Guyana’s child marriage laws place underage girls at risk of harm, exploitation, promotes inequality and should be amended urgently in keeping with international and regional conventions. The article NGOs call for urgent reform of Guyana’s child marriage laws appeared first on Stabroek News.
Eighty-three women receive $300,000 grants through ministry, Canada and IDB scheme On Wednesday, through continued collaboration with the Government of Canada and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Ministry of Human Services supported 83 women, including those from the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) programme, survivors of gender-based violence, and persons assisted by the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Unit, with business grants to help them launch or expand their entrepreneurial activities. The article Eighty-three women receive $300,000 grants through ministry, Canada and IDB scheme appeared first on Stabroek News.
Man found guilty of attempted murder at Ituni A 12-member jury yesterday found 36-year-old Mark Rodney guilty of attempting to murder Keon Liverpool during a 2023 stabbing incident at Ituni. The article Man found guilty of attempted murder at Ituni appeared first on Stabroek News.