CARICOM, US to conclude Co-operation Framework CARICOM and the US today announced an agreement to conclude a Co-operation Framework. A Joint Statement follows:   The Heads of State and Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community met on 25 February with the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Marco Rubio. The article CARICOM, US to conclude Co-operation Framework appeared first on Stabroek News.

Energy among other areas raised by President Ali with Jamaica, Suriname leaders -Holness for State Visit to Guyana By Marcelle Thomas in St Kitts-Nevis As the 50th Caribbean Commu-nity (CARICOM) Regular Heads of Government meeting con-tinued yesterday, President Irfaan Ali held bilateral talks with Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, and Suriname’s President, Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, and is preparing for the first time to host Holness here. The article Energy among other areas raised by President Ali with Jamaica, Suriname leaders appeared first on Stabroek News.

Ministry says 461,000 health vouchers processed since 2024 -enlists 67 private entities to continue programme The Ministry of Health yesterday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with 67 private health facilities to ensure the continued delivery of its healthcare voucher programmes nationwide, as Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony disclosed that more than 461,000 have been processed since the initiative began in 2024. The article Ministry says 461,000 health vouchers processed since 2024 appeared first on Stabroek News.

GPHC patient, 70, dies after jump from second floor A 70-year-old patient who jumped from a second floor window at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation has died, marking the second such incident at the institution in recent months. The article GPHC patient, 70, dies after jump from second floor appeared first on Stabroek News.

Teen mother died from heart failure, anaemia – autopsy A post-mortem examina-tion conducted on the body of teenaged mother Aleena Preetam, who was found motionless on her bed on Monday, revealed that she died of heart failure and anaemia. The article Teen mother died from heart failure, anaemia – autopsy appeared first on Stabroek News.

Roopchand-Edwards questioned intensely on Mohameds extradition matter By Mia Anthony Cross-examination intensified yesterday in the extradition proceedings involving gold traders Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed amid clashes between the defence and the prosecution and hearings will continue on March 12th. The article Roopchand-Edwards questioned intensely on Mohameds extradition matter appeared first on Stabroek News.

International cargo capacity set to expand – Indar In response to the massive growth in Guyana’s aviation sector that has seen international cargo volumes nearly doubled since 2020, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, has announced that on March 2, Avianca Airlines will officially commence weekly cargo operations between Guyana and Miami.  The article International cargo capacity set to expand – Indar appeared first on Stabroek News.

Body of unidentified man discovered in drain The decomposed body of an unidentified man was discovered amid garbage in a drain behind the old Brickdam Police Station building yesterday afternoon. The article Body of unidentified man discovered in drain appeared first on Stabroek News.

Pillion rider died after bike crashed into car at Sophia Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred last Friday at about 3 am on Dennis Street, Sophia, Georgetown, in the vicinity of the Juvenile Holding Centre. The article Pillion rider died after bike crashed into car at Sophia appeared first on Stabroek News.

DPI cancels ads to Stabroek News with immediate effect The Department of Public Information (DPI) yesterday notified Stabroek News that all advertisements that had been intended for publication in March have been cancelled with “immediate effect”. The article DPI cancels ads to Stabroek News with immediate effect appeared first on Stabroek News.