19 h. ago Guyana to assist in the adoption of a UN Support Office in Haiti

DPI – Guyana has endorsed the transition of the Multinational Security Mission (MSS) in Haiti into a Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and the establishment of a UN Support Office in Haiti to provide operational and logistical support for the mission. At the Adoption of Security Council Resolution 2793, Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana […] The post Guyana to assist in the adoption of a UN Support Office in Haiti appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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41 h. ago Region Two rice farmers waiting in line for days to offload paddy

-as problems deepen Rice farmers in Region Two are grappling with long delays at mills, where grading and intake of paddy have slowed to a near standstill with farmers reporting having to wait as long as five days in lines and many forced to sleep in their tractors to secure a spot. The article Region Two rice farmers waiting in line for days to offload paddy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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65 h. ago UN Security Council approves bigger force in Haiti to tackle gangs

UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council yesterday  agreed to a U.S. proposal to more than double the size of an 15-month-old underfunded and understaffed international security mission combating armed gangs in Haiti, sparking criticism of Washington by China and Russia. The article UN Security Council approves bigger force in Haiti to tackle gangs appeared first on Stabroek News.

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67 h. ago Exxon ordered to submit quarterly reserve updates for 7th project

Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana has moved to impose stricter oversight on ExxonMobil’s oil operations, demanding that the U.S. oil giant submit quarterly reports on reserves for its seventh offshore development, the Hammerhead Project. This mechanism would play a key role in monitoring the depletion of the resources and aid in strategic planning […] The post Exxon ordered to submit quarterly reserve updates for 7th project appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 w. ago Security forces played key role in maintaining peace and order on E

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali on Thursday praised the members of the joint services for their role in maintaining peace and security during the September 1 general and regional Elections. His remarks were delivered during the “After Action Review” of Operation Plexus, the security operation conducted by the joint services for the elections. The ceremony […] The post Security forces played key role in maintaining peace and order on E-day – Pres. Ali appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 w. ago IDB announces US$2.5B and rapid response task force for security in Latin America and Caribbean

BUENOS AIRES — During the Regional Security and Justice Summit, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced a historic commitment of an estimated US$2.5 billion in loans for the next three years to strengthen citizen security in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on actions to promote community protection, strengthen institutions, and curb illicit financing. The […] The post IDB announces US$2.5B and rapid response task force for security in Latin America and Caribbean appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 w. ago US authorities hold man wanted for 2015 murder of Noel ‘Nephi’ Luthers

Law Enforcement Authorities in Queens, New York, including New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force consisting of US Marshals, members of Homeland Security and ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), today arrested Kanand Ojha who is wanted in Guyana in relation to the murder committed on Noel ‘Nephi’ Luthers in July, 2015. The article US authorities hold man wanted for 2015 murder of Noel ‘Nephi’ Luthers appeared first on Stabroek News.

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