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GGDMA calls for CoI into miner’s death

...says Govt moulding mining industry with 'death, corruption and frustration' The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miner’s Association (GGDMA) has called for a Commission of Inquiry...

Aretha Franklin said to be ‘seriously ill’

(BBC) Aretha Franklin is "seriously ill", according to a person close to the veteran soul singer. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed...

2018 Lake Mainstay Regatta dubbed a success

The annual Lake Mainstay Regatta event on Sunday kicked off with a bang, as patrons from all walks of life flocked the resort in...

ExxonMobil’s third drillship headed to Guyana basin

- will join Stena Carron as oil major ramps up exploration activities here ExxonMobil has added a third drillship to its Guyana basin with the...

Meghan Markle reportedly approves of Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas’ engagement

Priyanka Chopra’s long-time friend Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has approved of the actor’s engagement to singer Nick Jonas, according to a report. A source...

Disney axes Guardians director James Gunn over offensive tweets

SAN DIEGO, United States (AFP) — "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise director James Gunn has been axed from the third movie over a series...

Thai cave rescue to be turned into Hollywood movie

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The mission to rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach from a Thai cave is to get the...

Iwokrama launches bird guide

The Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development has announced the publication of its bird guide. According to the Centre, ‘Guide to the...

Joe Jackson: Patriarch of Jackson family dies aged 89

Joe Jackson, the father of music legends Michael and Janet Jackson, has died at age 89, a person close to the family has confirmed...

Guyanese physician, humanitarian Dr Narendra Singh receives honorary degree from York U

... reminds graduands to be humble and helpful Described as an extraordinary humanitarian and health care leader, Schulich alumnus and physician, Guyanese, Dr Narendra Singh...

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With US$15M in funding, Guyana preparing to combat all types of diseases – Dr...

Amid global concerns regarding the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China – sparking fears of another pandemic – Guyana’s Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony...

US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro

The US has announced an increased $25m (£20.4m) reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on the day...

Body of Chinese national in Demerara River Bridge accident recovered

The body of Mr. Fu-jian Wei, a 39-year-old Chinese national who tragically fell into the Demerara River during rigging operations at Pier 34 on...

Suspect in fatal shooting of Corentyne man released on station bail; wife demands justice

The wife of cane harvester Yognand Chaitram, also called ‘Boie’, who was recently shot dead by a businessman at Lesbeholden in Black Bush Polder,...

RBL CPL 2025 to take place from August 14 to September 21

The 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will take place from Thursday 14 August to Sunday 21 September. This window has been agreed between CPL...

“It hard on me” – woman whose husband is incarcerated; children unable to attend...

By: Andrew Carmichael Parbatie Mahadeo, a 36-year-old security guard who resides at Rose Hall Town in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), has said she is struggling...

“Do not stop vehicles asking for licenses; look for guns, drugs, and thieves” –...

Ranks of the Guyana Police Force have been given a stern warning to refrain from stopping vehicles and asking drivers for licenses, instead, they...

Budget 2025 ‘will incentivise people to work harder’ – Jagdeo

    Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said this year’s National Budget will see adjustments in the tax system to benefit the public and private sector...

A tragedy that 2020 election fraud charges yet to see the light of a...

    Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has registered his concerns that the 2020 election fraud charges are yet to see the...

Chinese national in Demerara River Bridge accident was not wearing life jacket – MoL

    See full statement from the Ministry of Labour: The Ministry of Labour, through its Occupational Safety and Health Department, has initiated an investigation into a...