Population in 2022 at 878,674, estimated to be 956,044 now – preliminary census report The preliminary report on the 2022 census has pegged the population of Guyana at 878,674. A presentation on the report was made today at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The article Population in 2022 at 878,674, estimated to be 956,044 now – preliminary census report appeared first on Stabroek News.
MPs slam Ali over misleading hands-off stance in opposition leader election delay Opposition Members of Parliament have slammed President Irfaan Ali over his comments regarding the stalled election of a Leader of the Opposition, accusing the government of using “procedural blockages” to frustrate constitutional mandates. The article MPs slam Ali over misleading hands-off stance in opposition leader election delay appeared first on Stabroek News.
Opposition criticism of Rodrigues’ wealth unfounded – Ali President Irfaan Ali has said that opposition criticisms of Minister of Tourism Susan Rodrigues’s wealth are unfounded as unlike them she has declared her earnings to the Integrity Commission. The article Opposition criticism of Rodrigues’ wealth unfounded – Ali appeared first on Stabroek News.
GuySuCo unveils ambitious strategic plan for 2026 The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has unveiled an ambitious strategic plan for 2026, with its Chief Executive Officer Paul Cheong signalling the modernisation of operations, strengthening accountability and diversifying its revenue base as key areas to be targeted. The article GuySuCo unveils ambitious strategic plan for 2026 appeared first on Stabroek News.
Access to potable water at Manawarin tied to solar output – GWI The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has pointed to reduced solar output at the Manawarin Pump Station in Region One as the cause behind ongoing concerns over unreliable access to potable water for residents and schools. The article Access to potable water at Manawarin tied to solar output – GWI appeared first on Stabroek News.
Nations school and university co-founder Brian O’Toole has died The educational landscape of Guyana and the wider Caribbean is in mourning following the passing of Dr Brian O’Toole, AA, MBE, the esteemed director and co-founder of School of the Nations and Nations University. The article Nations school and university co-founder Brian O’Toole has died appeared first on Stabroek News.
$161M Soesdyke-Linden Highway upgrade reaches halfway mark Construction on the US$161 million Soesdyke-Linden Highway upgrade is now about 50 percent complete, according to a Department of Public Information (DPI) release which explained that the project aims to expand the highway and transform it into a modern transport hub. The article $161M Soesdyke-Linden Highway upgrade reaches halfway mark appeared first on Stabroek News.
Occupants of La Penitence collapsed home need assistance to rebuild Residents of the two-storey wooden home that suddenly collapsed a little after 17:00 hrs on Thursday at Lot 22 Public Road, La Penitence, Georgetown, are requesting assistance from the public to rebuild their home. The article Occupants of La Penitence collapsed home need assistance to rebuild appeared first on Stabroek News.
GRA challenged over order to surrender vehicle with bulletproof features A directive by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) ordering that a Toyota Land Cruiser bearing registration number PAB 3000 be delivered to the Guyana Police Force for the removal of its bulletproof and security features is now being formally challenged by attorneys representing indicted member of parliament and businessman Azruddin Mohamed. The article GRA challenged over order to surrender vehicle with bulletproof features appeared first on Stabroek News.
Duo held over gun, ammo found in car Two men were arrested and taken into custody after police found a firearm and ammunition in a motor car in the vicinity of the Route 40 minibus park. The article Duo held over gun, ammo found in car appeared first on Stabroek News.