US sees record-high daily Covid numbers as election nears
(BBC) The US saw a record high of 91,000 new Covid-19 cases reported on Thursday, with spikes in dozens of states just days before...
Gayle climbs another mountain, becomes first to hit 1000 T20 sixes
When Chris Gayle tonked young Kartik Tyagi over the lengthy leg-side boundary for his seventh six of the night, for the Kings XI Punjab...
Parika fuel dealer’s murder: Witness testifies accused’s hand, clothing had tested positive for gun-power...
As the trial continues for Curt Thomas, who is accused of the April 30, 2016 murder of Parika fuel dealer, Seeram Singh, Government Analyst...
70-Y-O male from Region Four is latest Covid-19 fatality
The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of October 30, 2020, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Salvation Army launches annual Kettle Appeal
President Irfaan Ali earlier today declared open the Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Appeal at Roraima Duke Lodge.
"I now declare this kettle open; the kettle...
Nanda Gopaul to head Trade Union Recognition Board
Former Labour Minister under the previous People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration, Dr Nanda Gopaul was recently appointed Chairman of the Trade Union Recognition and...
Exxon to cut 14,000 jobs as pandemic hits oil demand
By Jennifer Hiller
(Reuters) Exxon Mobil Corp XOM.N said on Thursday it could cut its global workforce by about 15%, including deep white-collar staff reductions...
Success squatters still refuse to remove from flooded area
Despite providing, at the Graham’s Hall Primary School, a facility with all the necessary amenities for squatters at Success, East Coast Demerara to relocate,...
Parole Board to be reconstituted soon
The life of the Parole Board having expired in June 2020, Cabinet is currently having discussions on having the Board reconvened to deal with...
Powerful earthquake rattles Greece and Turkey
(BBC) A powerful earthquake has struck off Turkey's Aegean coast, north of the Greek island of Samos.
The 7.0 magnitude tremor was centred off Turkey's...
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Dominican Republic and Guyana sign contract for exploration of oil block in Guyana
The governments of the Dominican Republic and Guyana signed an agreement this Thursday to jointly explore and potentially develop oil and natural gas resources in the onshore Berbice...
Govt affirms 2026 first power target as works progress on GtE project
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The 300 MW Wales Gas to Energy project, Guyana’s largest infrastructure initiative to date, is...
Guyana, Canada hold bilateral talks
Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud met with the Director General of Central America and the Caribbean of Global Affairs Canada Mr. Mark Richardson, accompanied by...
Police warn motorists against reckless driving at EBD construction zones
Motorists using the East Bank Demerara (EBD) corridor and the Linden-Soesdyke Highway are being urged to exercise caution as ongoing road construction continues to...
Berbice man jailed for 18 years for child rape
A Berbice man was on Wednesday sentenced to 18 years imprisonment at the Berbice High Court for raping a child, with the court ruling...
Guyana looks to leverage British engineering expertise to support largescale projects
The Guyana Government is looking to leverage British engineering expertise to support largescale projects here.
This is according to a statement from the Ministry of...
Guyana strengthens push for quality standards
The importance of strengthening measurement standards and quality systems was underscored on Thursday as the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) hosted the Inter-American...
Guyana positions itself as C’bean motor racing capital with 2026 GT Challenge
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday evening signalled his intention to make Guyana the motor racing capital of the Caribbean, as he hosted...
Guyana, DR discuss investment interest in Berbice Block
See full statement from the Office of the President:
The Governments of Guyana and the Dominican Republic continue to strengthen the strong partnership established through...
Lethem teen slapped with 15 traffic-related charges
Nineteen-year-old Joel Darrel from Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) was on Tuesday slapped with 15 traffic-related charges when he appeared before Magistrate Omadatt...
