Deputy Mayor distances self from Mayor’s “Muslim State” comments
Deputy Mayor Alfred Mentore has distanced himself from the unfortunate utterances made by Mayor Ubraj Narine regarding President Ali, with specific reference to a...
Local companies must act fast to capitalise on oil blocks bid round – GMSA
…urges companies to form consortiums
With the Government’s announcement that 14 oil blocks will be up for an auction open to both local and foreign...
Women entrepreneurial app launches e-wallet content
Building the human capital is going to be the secret to Guyana’s success. This is the firm conviction of UK High Commissioner to Guyana,...
APNU+AFC Govt failed to take action against contractor for non-delivery of forensic lab equipment
Even though the Audit Office of Guyana recommended legal action five years ago against a contractor who reneged on his contract to deliver equipment...
Teen mother in custody after leaving baby boy in drain to die
A teenager has been arrested by police after she reportedly abandoned her 21-month-old son in a drain at Parika Backdam, Region Three.
The incident occurred...
Order signed to expedite licensing for small internet service providers – PM
In keeping with government's efforts to expand the telecommunications sector, Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips has signed an exemption order to expedite the...
Arson suspected as fire leaves 4 homeless
Four persons are now homeless after a fire on Friday afternoon completely distroyed a two-story building at Endfield Village, East Bank Berbice.
Haresh Mangru, 25,...
Guyana records 86th COVID-19 death; 37 new cases with 18 in ICU
The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that Guyana has recorded its 86th COVID-19 death today.
According to the Ministry, "as of 14:00hrs on October 3rd,...
Suspected bicycle thief nabbed, beaten by public spirited citizens
Quick action by public spirited persons prevented a suspected bandit from stabbing a pedal cyclist while attempting to steal his bicycle along Regent Street,...
UG Vice Chancellor withdraws request for renewal of contract
University of Guyana Vice Chancellor, Professor Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith on Friday withdrew his request for the renewal of his contract. This decision came amid...
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69,000 public sector employees receive 10% increase, injecting $18B into Guyana’s economy
Following the conclusion of the historic Government of Guyana (GoG) and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) multi-year agreement with respect to employment benefits...
Prosecution applies for Calvin Brutus’ bail to be revoked amid alleged flight attempt
The prosecution has applied to the court to revoke Assistant Police Commissioner Calvin Brutus’s bail and have him remanded to prison, alleging he attempted...
GRA urges persons involved in luxury vehicle tax evasion racket to visit HQ
See full statement from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA):
In its diligence aimed at collecting the rightful revenue due to the State, the Revenue Authority...
Letter: No excuse; skills training is available
Dear Editor,
I hope that the opportunity will be grasped, that is, “skills training programmes, as the “Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF), in collaboration with...
Guyana’s bilingual push could boost diplomatic ties, workforce development – Mexican Ambassador
As Guyana aligns itself to become a bilingual nation, Mexican ambassador to Guyana, Mauricio Vizcaíno Crespo explained that this move will not only enhance...
No extensions, zero tolerance for further delays – Edghill puts CJIA contractor on notice
The rigid pavement apron component of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) upgrades currently being done, is at 38 per cent completion. And while...
Blanhum urges ranks to “raise the bar” in the new year
Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum on Monday urged detectives of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to aspire to do better in 2025, even as they...
$205M magistrate’s court commissioned in Mahaicony
A spanking new $205 million magistrate’s court was commissioned on Monday in Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, enhancing access to justice for residents in Region...
Hicken announces plans to rotate cops with GPF to achieve more efficiency
Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken on Monday announced plans to rotate officers within the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in an effort to achieve more...
Powership begins producing power to national grid
See full statement from Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar:
Following strategic investments in the energy sector by the PPP/C Government, it...