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20 workers hired to boost flood mitigation efforts in Region Ten

Twenty residents of Linden were hired under the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development Country Implementation Plan (CIP) programme to enhance cleaning and...

Brutus to be relieved of position once charged – AG

  Embattled Assistant Police Commissioner Calvin Brutus will make history as the highest ranked officer to be implicated in a high volume of fraud, according...

3 houses destroyed in Sisters Village fire

Three houses were destroyed in a fire at Sisters Village on the East Bank of Berbice last night. The fire was first discovered shortly after...

2 arrested after shooting ECD businessman during robbery

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Two armed bandits were arrested, and the third managed to escape custody, as Police continue their investigation...

E-Gates at CJIA to become operational next month

Passengers at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) can soon expect significantly shorter processing times as the new automated border control system, eGates, will...

‘Take their photos, charge them later’ – Traffic Chief urges ranks as errant drivers...

By: LaWanda McAllister  Traffic Chief Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh has said that there is rising concern of drivers illegally forming second and third lanes on...

Fees by prospective graduates still necessary until January 2025 – UG

The University of Guyana (UG) is currently addressing matters concerning implementation modalities and the payment of fees owed by prospective graduates and continuing students...

Govt urges foreign investment in local airstrips, river transport

With countless foreign investors coming to local shores, Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill is encouraging them to explore opportunities in the local air...

Govt identifies marketing firms to market Guyana’s share of crude

See full statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources: The Government of Guyana (GoG), through the Ministry of Natural Resources, is pleased to announce the...

“It’s scary, but God is in charge” – mother of 2 determined to fight...

Haimwati Vedya Hariprasad is a 41-year-old mother of two who was last year diagnosed with thyroid cancer, having received the earth-shattering news on July...

Recent Articles

GDF Head advances military cooperation with India

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Guyana next week, the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, recently...

Two former MoH staff charged with money laundering

The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) on Friday charged two former employees of Material Management Unit (MMU) Bond attached to the Ministry of Health...

First precast girder installed for new Demerara River Bridge

Construction of the Demerara River Bridge entered a new phase Friday morning with the installation of the first precast girder. This horizontal beam, designed to...

600 Lindeners to get land at New Wismar Housing Development

The first set of residents at the New Wismar Housing Development in Region Ten were allocated their house lots moments ago at the Christianburg...

U.S. DEA partners with local law enforcement for narcotics investigation training

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in coordination with the DEA Georgetown Country Office, successfully conducted two intensive training courses on Basic and Advanced...

Canadian business delegation explores opportunities in Guyana

A high-level Canadian delegation, led by His Excellency Sébastien Sigouin, High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana, concluded a successful four-day visit to Guyana on...

31-Y-O miner dies in mining pit cave-in

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating an incident which resulted in the death of Owen Smith, a 31-year-old Gold Miner...

High Court orders $24M compensation for unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus

      Justice Nigel Niles on Wednesday instructed the State to pay $24 million for the unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus which occurred on June 10,...

Over 300 businesses on show at GuyExpo 2024

        GuyExpo 2024 has highlighted the government’s strong commitment to fostering growth within the Private Sector, especially for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), as over...

Driver dies after crashing into utility pole

  Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Thursday night, resulting in the death of 41-year-old Mark Autar, who resided at Number 71...