Scouts mark 105th Anniversary; mourn passing member
- As scouts from across the country gathered to celebrate the 105th Anniversary of the Scout Association of Guyana (SAG), this year’s observance was...
Region 6 ‘Bulk Waste’ collection commences tomorrow
- The Regional Household Bulk Waste Removal Programme which was launched in Region 4 last month, under the “Clean-Up My Country” initiative, has...
CARICOM Secretary General tells UG graduates “not to forsake region”
- The graduating class of 2014 from the University of Guyana was urged not to forsake the Caribbean region by Caricom Secretary General,...
Norwegian delegation pleased with its partnership with Guyana
- A high level delegation from Norway has expressed its satisfaction the Guyana/Norway partnership on climate and forests following a recent visit to...
Litter Bugs Watch Out!
- Newly appointed and empowered Litter Wardens were given an overview of the various provisions of the Litter prevention regulations, including the offences...
Analog to digital switchover plan approved by Cabinet
- Cabinet has approved the final draft of the road map that outlines the process of transition from analog to digital television broadcast,...
Air Traffic Control Officer relocated; two others warned following control tower walk out
- An Air Traffic Control Officer (ATCO) has been relieved of his duties at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) control tower, while...
PSC raises issues affecting Business Community with President Ramotar
- President Donald Ramotar yesterday met with executives of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) to discuss several critical issues affecting the local business...
Scotiabank to close several branches in the Caribbean
- Canada’s Scotiabank has announced plans to shut or shrink 120 branches, largely in Mexico and the Caribbean, in a bid to save...
Garbage and Tourism: Gouveia says Local Government Elections is the answer
By Kurt Campbell
- Prominent Guyanese entrepreneur and aviation professional, Captain Gerald ‘Gerry’ Gouveia has reiterated the negative impact Guyana’s garbage situation is having...
Recent Articles
$100M defamation lawsuit: Nandlall dismisses political fallout from Melly Mel allegations
…challenges her to prove claims in court
Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC, is brushing aside contentions that the controversy surrounding US-based Guyanese Melissa Atwell, popularly...
Only High Court has exclusive jurisdiction to determine whether an election has been lawfully...
See full statement below:
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is once again faced with the challenge of frequently repeated disinformation being peddled in the public...
GDF Coast Guards found 99kg of ganja during patrol in Demerara River
Members of the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) Coast Guard who were on patrol duty in the Demerara River aboard the Metal Shark vessel intercepted...
National Assembly approves $30.5B for $100,000 cash grant
The National Assembly has approved $30.5 billion for the $100,000 cash grant initiative that was announced by Government. This was part of two financial...
Fire destroys Linden house
See full statement from the Guyana Fire Service:
A fire caused extensive damage to a wooden and concrete two-story building at Lot 9, Second Alley,...
Record night for Global Super League opener
The opening match of the ExxonMobil Global Super League (GSL) saw a record 4.2million combined broadcast and digital viewership for the first game of...
Agri. Ministry to intensify efforts to monitor market prices as holiday season approaches
In an ongoing effort to sensitize consumers about price trends in markets across Guyana, the Ministry of Agriculture through the New Guyana Marketing Corporation...
Minibus driver jailed for dangerous driving
A D’Edwards Village, West Bank Berbice, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) minibus driver who appeared in court on Tuesday was jailed for two months for dangerous...
Letter: Massive reforms needed in the auto insurance industry
Dear Editor,
It is time for the Government regulatory bodies to step in and rein in the insurance industry. On the one hand, while commercial...
Harris Paints opens new manufacturing plant, flagship store at BV
Harris Paints Guyana Limited has opened its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and flagship retail store at Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, marking a major milestone...