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Kaieteur News – Nineteen-year-old Navin Ramnaught of No.1 Village, Berbice lost his life on Sunday after he reportedly drowned at the Splashmins Resort located along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. According to the police, the incident occurred between 16:30 and 17:30hrs. Investigators learned that Ramnaught left his Berbice home with two friends, ages 17 and 19 for […] The post Berbician drowns at Resort appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News – The government through the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), an agency under the Ministry of Public Works is preparing to spend approximately $1,093,812,500 to procure one new built Hydrographic Survey Vessel. The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) recently provided on its website that on Wednesday, the $1 billion contract was awarded […] The post Govt. to spend $1B to purchase new hydrographic survey vessel appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News – Out of the 49 contractors who submitted bids to construct the Lusignan Market located on the East Coast Demerara (ECD), R&P Engineering & General Construction, the lowest bidder was awarded the contract. The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) published on its website that on July 24, 2024, R&P Engineering & […] The post Contractor who bid half of engineer’s $123M estimate awarded Lusignan Market project appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News – Forty-six-year-old Eon Fagundes was remanded to prison, on Monday, when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer three charges: possession of firearm without a licence, possession of ammunition without a firearm licence and possession of components of a firearm without a firearm licence. Fagundes appeared before Senior Magistrate Clive Nurse […] The post Kitty man remanded for possession of firearms, ammo appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News – Commissioner of Police (ag) Clifton Hicken on Sunday stressed the importance of the pursuit of higher education by members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF). The acting Top Cop was at the time speaking at the Force’s 185th Anniversary Black and White bow tie awards ceremony. Hicken said that education is key […] The post Education key to effective policing – Acting Top Cop appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance (MPAG) on Monday launched an International Human Rights Law Certificate Course, at the Savannah Suites, Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown. The Certificate Course aims to equip public and private sector workers as well as civil society members with an understanding of Guyana’s human rights architecture in […] The post 195 persons selected for 1st International Human Rights Law Certificate Course appeared first on Kaieteur News.

CARICOM has made significant contributions over the years – President Ali Jul 30, 2024 News President Irfaan Ali delivers remarks at 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in Grenada Kaieteur News – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has made significant contributions in a number of areas including biodiversity, justice, climate change, agriculture and sport, outgoing Chairman of the body, President Irfaan Ali said on Sunday. President Ali made the statement during the opening ceremony of the 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in St. George’s, Grenada. “Sometimes, we do not celebrate who we are and we do not get the glamorous headlines across the world for the contributions we are making as a region. I think that if we do not correct the narrative that is sometimes used to define us, and the narrative that is used to set us in a certain frame, we will be doing a continuous injustice to those before us, those who are with us, and those who will come in the future,” the Guyanese leader underlined. Shifting his attention to disaster, climate change, and justice, President Ali underscored that there is no stronger voice on climate change than the voices of the leaders in the region, led by Barbados’ Prime Minister, Mia Mottley. PM Mottley is continuously reforming the financial system regionally and elsewhere to bring climate justice to everyone. The Region continues to lead the charge on biodiversity and forestry best practices, ensuring Guyana maintains its low deforestation rate in the world. President Irfaan Ali, and other officials at the 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in Grenada In the sport sector, the governments invested millions of dollars to host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup, ensuring that the region can experience the best sporting events. The Caribbean region has also expanded its reach with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to build financial instruments, bringing new investments to propel developments in the region. President Ali called on countries to be bold and innovative while executing initiatives to drive economic growth. “…Take the risk and invest in it, so that we can end this problem in our region. Everything comes back to the government. I am bold enough to say that we can continue buying, selling, and distributing, or we can start building our productive capacity and capability in the region. But to do so, we have to start supporting what we do in the region,” President Ali underlined. Meanwhile, the region is working collectively to rebuild its agriculture systems that were severely affected by Hurricane Beryl. Additionally, the region has recorded over US$100 million in damages in the food sector. As these issues are being tackled, more challenges lie ahead which can be overcome only if the community continues to work in unison. President Ali said the region will always support peace, justice, and the equitable growth of everyone. The regional leaders are not shying away from these challenges as initiatives are being undertaken to strengthen their economies, he added. “What we fought for, as a people and region is sometimes forgotten…As we fight these battles, we have to fight to ensure that we build systems that work for our region and not systems that are not imposed upon us,” he emphasised. New Chairman of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, and CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett also delivered remarks at the opening ceremony. The conference runs until July 30. (DPI) Related Similar Articles