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Jul 31, 2022

Over 50 benefit from Medical outreach, hampers in Wakenaaam held by Bait- Ur- Rahna

A team from Bait- Ur- Rahna- a Muslim organisation, today hosted a series of activities on the island of Wakenaam, where residents particularly the less fortunate, were able to access medical treatment and groceries free of cost. The outreach was held at the Wakenaam Sunatal Masjid and over 50 residents benefitted. Speaking with MTV News Update was Zakir Khan, the Imam of the Masjid who sincerely thanked the organisation for the initiative. He noted that this will significant

Staff Writer

Jul 31, 2022

Berbice teacher dies in early morning accident

A teacher attached to the Lower Corentyne Secondary School is the latest road fatality in Region Six after he lost control of his motor car and collided with a utility pole, a fence and a shed on Sunday morning. Dead is 39 year old Sydney Cort of Alness Village Corentyne. According to information received, the accident took place at about 1:00 hours today at Kilcoy Chesney on the Corentyne. Sakeena Ally who resides where the accident took place noted that she and her family w

Shemar Alleyne

Jul 30, 2022

2 busted with gun, ammo after high-speed chase with Police

A 23-year-old businessman of Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, and his 26-year-old ‘Personal Assistant,’ who is from ‘B’ Field Sophia, Greater Georgetown, have been arrested after a high-speed chase with the Police and a subsequent search of the motorcar they were in led to the discovery of an unlicenced firearm, magazine and matching rounds. In a statement, the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) said that a party of ranks who were on mobile patrol went t

Jul 30, 2022

Persons who miss initial distribution date of $30k grant will be given second chance to uplift

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand said that if a parent or guardian misses the initial date set for the distribution of the $30,000 ‘Because We Care’ cash grant at the school of their child, they will still be able to get the grant, but this will be done until the exercise is concluded in every Region. Minister Manickchand made this statement after a question was asked about parents or guardians who do not have anyone to pick up on the set date. "Two things can happen

Jul 30, 2022

KSM Investments Inc: First construction company to get ‘Made in Guyana’ certification

KSM Investments Inc is now the sixth company to acquire the ‘Made in Guyana’ certificate. However, unlike other companies, KSM Investments Inc is the first local construction company to acquire this trademark. With this trademark, the company’s concrete hollow and vent blocks, along with its concrete pavers, will be easily identified as an authentic product. The ‘Made in Guyana’ certificate is issued by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) and aims to make products

Shemar Alleyne

Jul 30, 2022

Pensioner killed, 3 injured after hire car suffers blowout along Long Creek

A 69-year-old woman is now dead, and three others were injured after the hire car in which they were in suffered a blowout, resulting in the car flipping several times before coming to a halt on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway in the vicinity of Long Creek. Dead is Marva Alder, 69, of Wismar Housing Scheme, while those injured are Simone Barker, 56, Mervyn Mc Andrew, 54, and Joel Mc Andrew, 21. The incident occurred at about 19:00h on Thursday. According to the Guyana Police Forc

Shemar Alleyne

Jul 30, 2022

Emancipation J’ouvert: Improvised weapons among items seized by Police

An Emancipation J’ouvert was held on Friday night and into this morning at the National Park. The J’ouvert saw 2500 persons in attendance, and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) said that improvised weapons, scissors, lighters, and a toy gun were found and confiscated prior to entry by patrons.

Jul 30, 2022

With an expected December completion date, West Central Mall aims to offer some services 24/7

The West Central Mall, which is currently being built at Leonora, West Coast Demerara (WCD), is expected to be completed by December and what is even more exciting is that some of the businesses in this mall will be offering 24-hour services. This was revealed by the mall’s Managing Director Bhabita ‘Vanie’ Sookraj, during an interview with MTV News Update on Friday. “This mall will act as a hub for everybody[…]One thing that what we want do here is to not have that limitatio

Jessica Callender

Jul 30, 2022

FM Anthony Drayton records first win for Guyana in FIDE Chess Olympiad

Anthony Drayton was elated over the victory noting that this was the highest rated opponent he had ever defeated. Chessbase noted that remarkably, not a single lower-rated player upset their opponent on the first 57 boards of the open section. The first instance of such was Guyana's very own FIDE master Drayton on board 58. Anthony Drayton (rated 1928) defeated Jordi Fluvia from Andorra (2451). Anthony Drayton's remarkable victory over the IM rated 2450 puts Guyana open team

Jul 29, 2022

Patterson's oil spill insurance motion was ‘wrong and misconceived’ - AG

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall says the motion put forward by Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) David Patterson seeking full liability coverage for oil spills was “full of errors, wrong, and misconceived.” Last week, the National Assembly threw out the motion seeking to adopt full-unlimited liability coverage for oil spills and other disasters related to petroleum productions as a condition for approving the Yellowtail development and other de

Shemar Alleyne

Jul 29, 2022

Teen accused of breaking into Laing Avenue house remanded

Weeks after being released from jail, 19-year-old Dequan Parris was on Friday remanded to prison for breaking into a Laing Avenue, Georgetown house and carting off over $400,000 worth of items. Parris of Middle Road, La Penitence, Georgetown, was hauled before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The charge states that on July 19, while being in the company of others, he broke into the dwelling house of Adrian Walker and stole a laptop, PlayStati

Jul 29, 2022

President Ali presented with Certificate of Congressional Recognition for outstanding leadership

Last evening, President Irfaan Ali attended a dinner meeting hosted by the US Congressional Black Caucus in Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C where his leadership was praised. To formally acknowledge his remarkable leadership, the Guyanese Head of State was presented with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition by Congress Woman for Texas, Sheila Jackson Lee. “What I see in you is the kind of leadership that can go into many doors around the world…So it is my pleasure to be ab

Jul 29, 2022

VP Jagdeo now tests negative for Covid 19

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday was tested again for Covid 19 but this time the result was negative. On Tuesday it was reported that the Vice President who was a member of a delegation led by President Irfaan Ali to Washington DC had tested positive for the virus. Soon after Mr Jagdeo returned to Guyana. At that time, the Vice President was said to be asymptomatic. The other members of the delegation including President Ali tested negative and stayed for the se

Jessica Callender

Jul 29, 2022

Lam & Neto bear Golden Arrowhead at 44th Chess Olympiad Opening Ceremony

The inaugural ceremony of the 44th Chess Olympiad was graced with the presence of many dignitaries of the Indian Government such as the Honourable Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin. The Governor of Tamil Nadu R.N. Ravi, The Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries L. Murugan, Sports Minister of Tamil Nadu Meyyanathan and the Sports Minister of India Anurag Thakur. The first ever FIDE chess ol

Jul 29, 2022

‘Bring the evidence’ - AG tells APNU+AFC who claims cash grants distribution ‘discriminatory’

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall is urging the APNU+AFC opposition party to bring forth evidence of the alleged discriminatory distribution of cash grants to certain communities and households. The Attorney General said the government has taken note of the allegations made by the APNU+AFC allegations. However, he noted that these allegations are made but not one person who reportedly did not receive their cash grant has spoken up and brought attent

Jul 29, 2022

Part of Covid-19 hospital to be prepared for cases of monkeypox- Health Minister

While there are no reported or recorded cases of monkeypox in Guyana at this time the Ministry of Health is making headways with preparation for this eventuality. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony has announced that part of the Infectious Diseases Hospital, currently used to treat Covid 19 will be used to prepare for an outbreak of the pox locally. Minister Anthony noted that already the country has the equipment needed to detect whether someone has the disease and they are

Jul 28, 2022

“They could do better” – Citizens say $60,000 private sector minimum wage not ‘enough’

The Ministry of Labour on Wednesday posted the Labour National Minimum Wage Order 2022 for the private sector on its social media page, causing a stir among the Guyanese population. The Order states that a person employed in the private sector should not be paid less than $60,147. To give a breakdown, $347 hourly, $2,776 daily, and $13,880 weekly. MTV News Update solicited comments from social media platforms, and the team spoke to persons around the City Mall and Regent Stre

Jul 28, 2022

No frivolous spending of oil money – says President Ali

President Irfaan Ali has made it clear that Guyana will not engage in what he has termed “fanciful” spending of the oil wealth. The Head of State noted that while the money must be used to enhance the country, it must be done in a sustainable manner. “We have had many approaches; oh, we can build you a whole new office complex for the Presidency, you can have a beautiful new Government complex. Don’t worry about the money; we will build it all, and then you will rent it from

Jul 28, 2022

Agriculture Ministry receives $75M in materials & equipment from BNTF for farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday received $75M from the Basic Needs Trust Fund (NBTF), which falls under the Ministry of Finance, which will then be donated to farmers across the country. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh handed over the equipment to Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha at a handing over ceremony at the ministry. The items handed over included shade mesh, plain wire, mist blowers, sh

Shemar Alleyne

Jul 28, 2022

“You guys are doing a fantastic job,” Georgetown Mayor tells Express International Leadership

As a follow-up from the Express International “Ken Kares” Foundation launch, the Mayor of Georgetown, Ubraj Narine on Tuesday, met with the company’s Leadership Team. Prior to the top-level engagement, Mayor Narine was given a tour of the Express International facility at Hadfield Street. Several issues, including parking, were discussed, and the Mayor committed to offering support where necessary. He further emphasised, “I feel this company is a great one; it creates employm