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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Breaking! Woman rescued after jumping from Harbour Bridge…motorcyclists lauded for heroic efforts

A young woman was rescued by two motorcyclists shortly before noon today (Tuesday), after she jumped off the Demerara Harbour Bridge in an apparent...

BODY OF MISSING SOPHIA WOMAN FOUND IN TRENCH

The body of missing Sophia woman, Simone Hackett, was discovered in a trench this morning at Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara, confirming the worst...

Fire Chief confirms kerosene lamp, stove cause devastating fires that destroyed Enmore, Berbice homes

Investigations by the Guyana Fire Service have revealed that a kerosene lamp was the cause of the fire that destroyed a house in Enmore...

Student claims he was kicked off flight for speaking Arabic

Reprinted from CNN One day, Khairuldeen Makhzoomi was proudly asking the U.N. secretary-general a question. The next, he was booted from a Southwest flight...

President among first in Guyana to provide sample for Ancestry DNA test

President David Granger was among the first to have samples taken for the conduct of an Ancestry Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid (DNA) test in Guyana. The...

Driver who allegedly caused death of traffic cop charged, licence suspended

A  Blueberry Hill, Linden man was on Monday charged for causing death by dangerous driving when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at...

Kuru Kururu man remanded for possession of cannabis

A Kuru kururu man today (Monday) appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates' Courts, after he was busted by Police for having in...

Excitement building for GuyExpo 2016 …Coordinator says preparations on track

Companies are heightening preparations for the Guyana Trade Fair and Exposition (GuyExpo), and applications have been submitted for all 400 booths for the May...

Local Board of Guardians appointed to review applications for Public Assistance in Region 7

Minister of Social Protection, Volda Lawrence, today installed nine members of the Local Board of Guardians appointed to review applications for Public Assistance in...

Deadly Coverden accident: Charges likely to be laid soon – Police

Persons are likely to be charged soon for the horrific and gruesome three-vehicular smash up that claimed the lives of a young couple on...

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PM Modi arrives in Guyana for historic three-day State visit

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali welcomed the Prime Minister of India, the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, Tuesday night, at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The...

US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect

(CNN) The United States has formally recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country’s president-elect following the disputed July 28 presidential election, Secretary...

Sheriff St. crash highlights challenge of ensuring compliance with traffic laws – Edghill

Minister of Public Works Statement on the Tragic Accident on Sheriff Street It is with profound sadness that I address the tragic accident that occurred...

2025 pension books to have new security features

See full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security:       The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security wishes to advise the pensioners...

Hetmyer eager to light up GSLT20

Cricket fever is about to ignite in Guyana as local cricketing sensation Shimron Hetmyer gears up to represent the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the...

Colombian cargo airline launches operations in Guyana

Aerosucre S.A., a leading Colombian cargo airline, has announced the launch of scheduled cargo operations in Guyana, offering vital cargo services directly between Colombia,...

Better public transportation system needed in Guyana – Private Sector official

As the country continues to experience significant growth in a number of key sectors and attract more visitors, there is an urgent need for...

Temporary road closures from November 19-21 to facilitate visit of PM Modi

Between November 19-21 there will be temporary road closures to facilitate the visit of the Prime Minister of India. The following should be noted: 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡,...

Sheriff Street crash claims life of electrical contractor

Carlton Smartt, a well-known electrical contractor, lost his life this morning in a collision involving two large sand trucks on Sheriff Street, Georgetown. Eyewitnesses reported...

Health Minister urges men to engage in early screenings 

See full statement from the Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony: Guyana joins the international community to observe International Men’s Day 2024 under the theme:...