The Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy begins a new phase of its work on Wednesday, starting with meetings with affected families before moving to site inspections and formal hearings.

The inquiry could eventually hear from more than one hundred witnesses, although only one survivor has so far come forward to give evidence.

The investigation into the MV Barima tragedy is moving closer to the formal taking of evidence.

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Farmers and residents of Good Intent are set to see greater follow-up on community concerns, following a direct engagement with Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture Vikash Ramkissoon and a team of government agencies on Tuesday evening.

The engagement brought the government’s technical teams directly into the community, allowing farmers to raise concerns affecting agricultural activity while residents outlined issues requiring attention.

Representatives from the National Drainage and Irrigation

Work on the Palmyra to Moleson Creek road expansion project is currently about 27 percent complete, with Lot Two showing the most significant progress.

Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Mandanlall Ramraj, made the disclosure on Tuesday while inspecting ongoing works along the project corridor.

Minister Ramraj said while the overall progress is slightly behind schedule, with the project expected to be about 29 percent complete at th

-In protecting Guyana’s democracy - Nandlall

-by Celestine Juan

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall says the lessons of October 5, 1992, remain critical to protecting democracy in Guyana.

Speaking on his Issues in the News programme last night, Nandlall reflected on Guyana’s electoral history and the political developments that preceded what he described as a major turning point in the country’s journey toward free and fair elections.

Nandlall says the significance of t

As temperatures continue to rise in Guyana, the effects of extreme heat are becoming a growing concern for public health.

While dehydration and heat exhaustion are common concerns, some people face additional risks because of existing health conditions and the medications they take.

The human body naturally cools itself by sweating. But when temperatures and humidity are high, that process becomes less effective, increasing the risk of h

The Caribbean tourism industry could lose valuable connections with travelers to international companies such as Expedia, Airbnb and Google, unless it moves faster in using artificial intelligence.

This warning from tourism strategist Kevon Wilson of Leve Global, during his presentation at the region’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference.

During his presentation in the Exhibition Centre of the Atlantic Suites, Kingston Georgetown, the chief