Man jailed for killing lover’s reputed husband
Sterfon Barlow, 38, was on Wednesday handed a 10-year prison sentence on a manslaughter charge in regard to the July 2, 2016 unlawful killing...
Child injured after being struck down by pickup in Berbice accident
A child under the age of 16 is currently a patient at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital after he was injured in an accident...
Efforts being made to eliminate chagas disease in Guyana – Dr Anthony
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony says Guyana has recorded very low cases of chagas disease, but efforts are being made to eliminate it...
Govt says ExxonMobil’s gas compressor issue will not affect crude oil lift
STATEMENT ON THE FLASH GAS COMPRESSOR ONBOARD THE LIZA DESTINY FPSO
On April 11, 2021, the Government of Guyana (GoG) was notified of an unexpected...
Guyana Shore Base to complete US$16M expansion by October
Guyana Shore Base (GYSBI), a Guyanese-owned port company that serves as a crucial conduit between ExxonMobil’s operations offshore and the supplies on shore, is...
Govt mulls another countrywide Covid-19 cash grant distribution – VP
The Government is considering a second countrywide COVID-19 cash grant distribution exercise. This was revealed by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo.
After taking office in August...
2 male pensioners die from COVID-19 today
The Ministry of Health (MOH) had reported that as of April 14, 2021, two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Club owner, employees, patrons charged for breaching COVID-19 measures
Meer Rahaman, the owner of Altitude Cocktail Bar and Grill which is located at Sandy Babb Street, Kitty Georgetown, his employees and patrons of...
Murdered fashion designer had dreams of returning to Guyana to develop his career
By LaWanda McAllister
The 27-year-old fashion designer and cosmetologist who was found dead in his apartment in Trinidad had dreams of returning to his homeland...
Woman, 74, dies as fire destroys several living quarters in Sophia
Relatives of a bedridden 74-year-old woman believe she died from smoke inhalation after a fire erupted in their neighbours’ yard, destroying several living quarters...
Recent Articles
Vendors issued final two-week removal notice as heavy works set to begin on new...
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, on Wednesday, engaged stakeholders ahead of the official commencement of physical groundworks for the new Soesdyke Junction roundabout,...
MNR engages miners on mercury-free alternatives, improving gold recovery
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), through the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and its Environmental Division and Mineral Processing Department, continues to...
Suriname authorities intercept over 2 tonnes of suspected cyanide allegedly smuggled from Guyana
The police have intercepted a large shipment of suspected cyanide at the Burnside checkpoint in Coronie, which is believed to have been illegally brought...
Vendors benefit from food safety requirements training
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) in collaboration with Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) hosted a two-day Food Safety Prerequisites Training last week in...
Massy Finance Remittances, Moneygram sign 3-year partnership with Republic Bank CPL
Massy Finance Remittances has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), bringing together two brands with...
GDF strengthens search & rescue capabilities through Florida National Guard Exchange
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) concluded a five-day Search and Rescue (SAR) Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) with members of the Florida National Guard’s...
Letter: President Ali, food choices, and the elephant in the room
Dear Editor,
President Ali’s recent comment encouraging citizens to cook their own meals instead of buying restaurant food – and the meme reactions it provoked...
Vessel unregistered, Opposition Leader not licenced to operate — MARAD
See full statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD):
In relation to the recent detention of a fast craft reportedly owned by Mr. Azruddin Mohamed,...
Safety, quality, traceability among issues to be addressed – THAG says as Govt seeks...
Food safety, quality, and traceability are among the key issues that must be addressed as the Government works to increase the use of locally...
High Commissioner Seeraj presents credentials to President of Sri Lanka
Ambassador Dharamkumar Seeraj on Tuesday presented his Letter of Credence to President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, formally accrediting him as Non-Resident High...
