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Police in Regional Division Two have launched an investigation following the discovery of a badly decomposed body on Annandale Beach, Essequibo Coast, on Thursday.

According to reports, detectives and senior officers were dispatched to the Annandale Seawall around 11:30 hrs after receiving information about the find. On arrival, ranks observed the body of a male, lying on his back on the sand. The deceased was clad in a red and blue jersey with black-and-white three-quarter trousers.

Due to the advanced state of decomposition, police said the man’s head, both hands, abdomen, and feet had been eaten away, making identification impossible. His name, nationality, age, address, relatives, and the time of death all remain unknown.

The body was examined for signs of violence, but officers noted that the level of decomposition made this difficult to determine.

The remains were transported to the Suddie Public Hospital, where Dr. Beharry pronounced the man dead. Samples were taken for DNA testing, and the body was placed in the hospital mortuary to await a post-mortem examination.

Investigations are ongoing.

 

 

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Five persons on Thursday took their oath before President Irfaan Ali to become Land Surveyors during a ceremony at the Office of the President.

The official certification of the surveyors came amid a stern warning from the President to maintain the high standards and integrity of the profession.

Five of the six persons who successfully completed the examination to become a land surveyor were present; the sixth person is currently studying abroad.

“Your greatest asset is your integrity, the nation can invest in the most advanced surveying technology but all of this is meaningless if the professionals who yield such tools are careless and corrupt.

“Your entry into this profession, therefore, is not just a career choice it is a commitment to safeguard order, clarity and justice in our society. You’re being inducted as land surveyors at a time when your skills and your integrity are needed more than ever before,” the Head-of-State said.

President Ali said these persons are now being entrusted with responsibilities that go beyond coordinates and measurements because this profession is fundamental to the development of societies.

The President, “data provided by surveyors has allowed for the structured use of land and resources ensuring that societies develop in a way that is fair and sustainable.”

He said the economy is expanding at an unprecedented pace and the work is expanding with new highways, roads, housing development, bridges and energy projects. Currently, the government is hoping to development more than 30,000 houselots. These are part of efforts to expand the tourism and service sectors in the country.

“Every structure, every title deed, every investment rest first upon the certainty and accuracy that only you as surveyors can provide,” he said.

Noting that land issues have often caused disputes among persons, President Ali warned the new surveyors to be cautious and maintain their oath taken and uphold the highest ethical standards.

He added that the new technologies in land surveying will continue to advance in years to come. He mentioned virtual reality and surveying, which is among the advancements expected globally- therefore- they must invest in learning opportunities.

The new land surveyors who took their oath on Thursday are:

Meshacq Richards

Kishon Dos Santos

Justin Jarvis

Troy Histick

Tyrek Grant

Tyrese Spier – currently overseas

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The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), which is seeking a second term in office, has identified some of its shortcomings and is well-positioned to execute its ambitious plans for the next five years.

The party’s General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, spoke candidly about the party’s successes and shortcomings while in office from 2020 to 2025 at his weekly press conference on Thursday.

The party’s successes, he said, are all of the promises delivered over the last five years. Those include turning around the economy, re-incentivising various sectors, and better supporting people from all sections of society. And he affirmed that the party’s track record speaks to its capability of ably leading the country again.

“… you only have a single party with a clearly defined plan for the future and it’s the PPP/C,” Jagdeo said.

However, he acknowledged that some areas require improvement.

“We’ve had a tough time keeping pace with the growing demand for electricity,” Jagdeo said, explaining that the PPP returned to government with little done to expand power generation under APNU+AFC’s time in office.

He also said the government wanted to empower small contractors, particularly in the housing sector, but realised that a different approach to achieve an ambitious housing agenda may be needed now.

Finally, he said the party is focused on guaranteeing that government agencies are more “responsive” and accountable to the citizens. To remedy this, he said the government would readily embrace digital services.

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The No. 75 Village Regional Hospital is the sixth modern health facility to be commissioned in Guyana in recent months, and the final hospital delivered through partnerships with Chinese enterprises.

The new facility marks a historic milestone in the East-Berbice, Corentyne’s healthcare transformation.

At the commissioning ceremony, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony hailed the occasion as a proud moment for Region Six, Guyana, and the future of the nation’s health sector.

“We are not just opening a hospital today. We are opening the doors to hope, healing, and dignity,” Minister Anthony said.

For years, many families in Region Six and other parts of Guyana were forced to travel long distances to access healthcare services. That burden is now being lifted with hospitals in Lima in Region Two, Bath in Region Five, De Kinderen in Region Three, Diamond and Enmore in Region Four, and now No. 75 Village in Region Six.

Inside the No.75 Village Regional Hospital (Photo: RDC Reg. 6/Facebook: August 28, 2025)

And on Thursday, Dr Anthony said the journey is far from over.

“We are currently constructing the Mother and Child Hospital at Ogle, along with major upgrades underway at New Amsterdam, Moruca, and Kato hospitals,” he stated.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali delivered the featured address at the ceremony, describing the accomplishment as a promise fulfilled.

“This hospital is not just a building; it represents a closing of critical gaps in our healthcare system,” the President said.

He explained that time is one of the most important factors in healthcare, and with this facility, the need for referrals to New Amsterdam or Georgetown will be the exception rather than the rule.

The head of state also noted that this facility will become part of the region’s medical teaching infrastructure. Within the next three months, all students enrolled in medical programmes will be able to pursue their courses in Berbice.

The No.75 Village Regional Hospital (Photo: RDC Reg. 6/Facebook: August 28, 2025)

“Over the next five years, we will transform the healthcare system into one that is world-class, science driven, and patient centered,” the President said.

Meanwhile, significant investments have also been made in human resources with hundreds of registered nurses, nursing assistants, doctors and other healthcare professionals trained and employed.

Additionally, nearly 1,500 nurses are currently in training, with new facilities under construction at Suddie and New Amsterdam to expand capacity.

Inside the No.75 Village Regional Hospital (Photo: RDC Reg. 6/Facebook: August 28, 2025)

The government is also embracing innovation by introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies into the healthcare system, including tools to read X-rays and other diagnostic images.

In a push for accountability and efficiency, five new medical supply warehouses are also being built, and a national electronic inventory system will be implemented to track every pill, vial, and syringe.

 

 

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President Dr Irfaan Ali has assured Guyana’s fisherfolk that the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government will continue to invest heavily in their livelihoods, providing both immediate relief and long-term opportunities for growth.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the No. 75 Village Regional Hospital in East Berbice-Corentyne on Thursday, President Ali emphasised that fisherfolk are an essential part of the economy and will be given the same dignity and support as other sectors.

“I want our fisherfolk to know that we have listened to them, we have heard them, and they deserve a life of dignity. Just like every other sector, our fisherfolk must be supported—and they will be supported in many different ways,” the President declared.

President Irfaan Ali said the PPP/C government will deliver wide-ranging support to fisherfolk, including access to modern technology and training, continued fuel relief, better landing and processing facilities, and assistance to reinvest in boats and equipment.

“Continuing to support them with subsidised fuel through the zero tax on fuel that we have right now. Building out their landing facilities, helping them to reinvest in their boats, to reinvest in capital to help them to advance in the type of boats they have, so they can go to better grounds.”

He also committed to diversifying their income through aquaculture and shrimp farming, strengthening safety and security, expanding market opportunities, and creating a climate-resilient fund to protect their livelihoods.

“The government, co-investing with them and working out a mechanism through the Low Carbon Development Strategy, where they can be supported in a climate resilient fund that would help them against climate realities that they are faced with,” the head of state said.

Importantly, the measures will benefit not only boat owners but also workers and vendors in the fishing industry.

President Ali stressed that the government’s approach goes beyond boat owners.

“I am talking here about our workers and the vendors who sell the fish. They also will find direct support from our government as we seek to build a strong, secure, stable, and prosperous future for all our people,” he affirmed.

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Within months of opening, five regional hospitals across Guyana have seen approximately 25,000 patients.

This is according to President Dr Irfaan Ali, who spoke on Thursday at the commissioning of the sixth regional hospital at No. 75 Village in Region Six. He noted that at the five other hospitals, some 220 babies were delivered and approximately 100 surgeries were completed.

“For those who question the investment, there is your answer,” the Head of State said.

In recent weeks, the Enmore and Diamond Hospitals in Region Four, De Kinderen in Region Three, Bath in Region Five and Lima in Region Two were commissioned to offer modern healthcare services.

The hospitals were all constructed by China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd. (CAMCE) and China National Machinery Industry Corporation (SINOMACH). They are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that will provide residents with modern, world-class medical care, reducing the burden of travelling to Georgetown.

These hospitals feature 75 inpatient beds in private, air-conditioned rooms; two state-of-the-art operating theatres; a 24/7 Emergency Department; CT/X-ray machines; ultrasound imaging; full-service laboratories; and dialysis machines.

Patients can access a myriad of services, including gynaecology, audiology, dentistry, ophthalmology, psychological support, and general medicine services.

Beyond the coast, hospitals are also being built in Moruca, Kamarang, Kato, and Lethem, alongside a Paediatric and Maternal Hospital at Ogle and a modern facility in New Amsterdam. Major upgrades are underway at existing hospitals in Bartica, Linden, and West Demerara.

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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said that the government is concerned about the frequent, horrific cases of domestic violence and vowed to up efforts to combat this scourge.

“It happens too often and happens in a really brutal way that stuns the country… It has no place in a modern society,” Jagdeo said at his weekly press conference on Thursday.

To combat this scourge, Jagdeo said government-led efforts will intensify. Working with youth to promote certain values and engaging religious bodies and non-governmental bodies are among the plans to help solve this issue, he said.

He emphasised that societal change is necessary.

Jagdeo’s comments came just days after a 36-year-old man, Alroy Solomon, stormed into the Charlotte Street, Georgetown apartment and chased after, then killed his partner, 36-year-old Teekadai Atiya Solomon.

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General Secretary of the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, said translating Guyana’s economic prosperity into social benefits will be a huge focus of the body once it is re-elected next week.

The PPP/C is one of six parties contesting the 2025 General and Regional Elections. Parties have mounted spirited campaigns but at his press conference on Thursday, Jagdeo posited that the PPP is the only political machinery capable of managing Guyana well.

But what leadership does Guyana require? Well, he said Guyana needs leadership to capably manage the burgeoning economy, which is set to expand even more with more oil ships commencing production before the end of the decade and the development of other productive sectors. Jagdeo also reminded reporters that Guyana is locked in a border controversy case with Venezuela, and skillful leadership to maintain international support and to deal with any threats to the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty is needed.

“These are going to be the important issues for the future, and you only have a single party with a clearly defined plan for the future and it’s the PPP/C,” Jagdeo said.

Beyond these matters, he emphasised that in all it does, the party is focused on delivering more social benefits to people.

Though confidently stating that the elections will be won “handsomely” by the PPP/C, Jagdeo said the belief is not rooted in arrogance. The party General Secretary, who is also Guyana’s Vice President, believes the party has shown that it delivers on its promises and is responsive to people’s concerns.

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President Dr. Irfaan Ali committed major support for the children of St. Cuthbert’s Mission, highlighting that if re-elected, key investments will be made to support their education.

The President, during a meeting in the Indigenous community on Wednesday, said the nursery school there will be expanded. A new tarmac will be built so children can comfortably play outside.

A $145 million primary school, replete with 13 classrooms and modern facilities, will be invested in. Finally, the President said the secondary school will also see worthwhile investments.

That’s not all. The President also emphasised the importance of higher learning and encouraged more students to stay in the community, contributing to its development. To support them, a study hub with adequate internet access and devices will be established in St. Cuthbert’s Mission.

“We are going to build that facility to help you,” the President vowed.

Beyond investments in youth, President Ali said the government wants to support more economic ventures in St. Cuthbert’s Mission. So he promised that investments in developing the main access road and internal roads, and electricity transmission networks will be forthcoming.

President Ali is seeking re-election with the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) at next week’s General and Regional Elections.

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A second consecutive PPP/C term is the best way to guarantee long-term prosperity for all Guyanese. President Ali and his government have already delivered us one of the world’s most remarkable and intriguing economies. But political continuity is the bedrock of sustainable development, allowing new and ongoing infrastructure and social projects the time to reach completion and deliver benefits for all Guyanese.

Economic development is not straight-forward. It is a complex process that requires an investment-friendly environment, the will of our political leaders, and access to financial resources, to name just a few.

In Guyana’s case, development can be even more challenging, having to not just contend with the variables that exist within our geographic borders but the ebbs and flow of global markets and geopolitics.

Despite these challenges, President Irfaan Ali and his government have been relentless in their pursuit of development and prosperity for Guyana.

The soon-to-open Demerara Harbour Bridge and the recently completed Ogles to Eccles Highway are the most visible examples. But behind the scenes, President Ali’s government has built a regulatory and investment framework brick by brick that provides opportunities to local companies and foreign investors alike.

This has included putting pen to paper and passing landmark pieces of legislation from the Real Estate Agents and Brokers Act (now regulating the industry and helping to onboard new international investors) to the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (which unlocks new digital services and opportunities for locals and small businesses). In fact, no other country in the Caribbean has passed more pieces of legislation over the past five years than Guyana.

So, why is it crucial that the PPP/C are in office for another term? Simply, continuity is the main driver of development.

Political stability and continuity give confidence to current and future international investors, many of which are weary that new governments often cast aside the ambitions and ongoing projects of past administrations.

Continuity also equates to reliability in the international system. Guyana is more likely to be seen as a reliable investment destination and trading partner with consecutive PPP/C terms. In a world that is seeing more volatility now than at any other point this century, political stability and continuity also help us safeguard our ongoing development.

The diplomatic and economic relationships that President Ali and his government have built with the world over the past few years is what is keeping Guyana protected from global inflation and the consequences that come from geopolitical dramas.

Wazim Mowla

Therefore, if economic progress is to continue, it must be on the shoulders of the PPP/C, who have already elicited their vision for Guyana’s future but have also proven through execution that transformational development is possible.

And with the governing experience of five years behind him, another PPP/C term would mean that President Ali can continue and advance his vision for Guyana from day one. (Wazim Mowla)

*Wazim Mowla is the fellow and lead of the Caribbean Initiative at the Atlantic Council and is a senior advisor with the ACE Consulting Group

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