President David Granger yesterday invited the Middle East state of Qatar to consider ways of investing in the development of the emergent oil and gas sector here.
A release from the Ministry of the Presidency said that he made these remarks when he accepted the Letters of Credence from Mohammed Ahmad Al-Hayki, accrediting him as the new Non-Resident Ambassador of Qatar to Guyana. Al-Hayki will be based in Brasilia, Brazil.
During the Accreditation Ceremony, which was held at State House, Granger said that Guyana and Qatar have utilised their membership in organisations such as the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to advance their shared interests. This, he said, is a reflection of the two countries’ confidence in multilateral diplomacy to address international issues which are beyond the capacities of single states, strong or weak, rich or poor. ….
City cop for manslaughter charge
The city lance corporal, who on Sunday allegedly shot and killed Marlon Fredericks, a mentally-challenged vendor, after he reportedly attempted to flee custody is to be charged with manslaughter.
Justice Bulkan’s appointment seen as helping to clear Appeal Court backlog
Former Magistrate and Univer-sity of the West Indies (UWI) lecturer Christopher Arif Bulkan was yesterday sworn in as a temporary Appellate Judge by President David Granger who said that the appointment is part of efforts to ensure that justice is dispensed in an efficient and timely manner.
NBS launches another challenge to Arjoon pay judgment
In the face of declaring it would honour whatever final judgment was awarded to former manager, Maurice Arjoon, whom it sacked a little over a decade ago, the New Building Society (NBS) has stepped back on its word.
Cubans endure three-day delay in departure
A number of Cuban nationals who were stranded in Guyana over the past three days as a result of engine issues faced by Aruba Air were expected to depart the Cheddi Jagan International Airport yesterday.
Shop owner critical after gang shooting at Leopold and Breda
A shop owner was shot twice yesterday morning during an incident on Leopold and Breda streets which is said to be gang-related and two suspects have been arrested.