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President urges ‘deeper unity and stronger communities’ – in address to mark...

As we celebrate the 46th anniversary since an Independent Guyana declared itself a Republic, President David Granger is urging Guyanese to seize the opportunity...

Businessman robbed while purchasing meat at butcher shop

By Kristen Macklingam A businessman from De Willem, West Coast Demerara (WCD), is now counting his losses after visiting a bank this afternoon and then...

20-yr-old Immigration Officer wanted for narco trafficking – still on the run

The police are on the hunt for 20-year-old Kidron Junior Waldron, an immigration officer, who is wanted for questioning in relation to trafficking in...

Two wanted for questioning in separate murder cases

The police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Fedel Williams, who is wanted for questioning in relation to the murder of...

Man kills fiancée then commits suicide – shoots fiancée then turns gun to his head...

By Kristen Macklingam Shockwaves rippled through the tiny village of Kartabo, located on the Essequibo River, after a young gold miner killed his fiancée before...

Man denied bail for three counts of armed robbery

A resident of Drysdale Street, Georgetown was on Monday remanded to prison by Magistrate Judy Latchman when he appeared before her at the Georgetown...

Lab technician accused of stealing gold placed on $200,000 bail

A lab technician employed by the Guyana Gold Board (GGB) was on Monday released on $200,000 bail by Magistrate Judy Latchman when he appeared...

Man stabbed to death at Santa Mission

A man was tragically stabbed to death moments after an altercation with another at Santa Mission, Kamuni River, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) on...

URP condemns attack on Iqbal Rahim

The United Republican Party (URP) has now joined the many voices in condemning the recent violent attack on Iqbal Rahim, a member of the...

Guyana to get trained personnel to detect Zika – Dr Norton

While there has been no indication that transmission of the Zika Virus is widespread in Guyana, Public Health Minister, Dr George Norton has said...

Recent Articles

1 arrested, another on the run for double murder at Leonora

Two men are now dead after being stabbed during a brawl at Leonora on the West Coast of Demerara and according to police, one...

Norton vows to scrap Govt’s plan to make bridges toll-free for commuters

Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has said that if his party were to be returned to office at the next elections, the new Government it...

Govt working on short-term energy solutions until GtE becomes operational – PM Phillips

...peak electricity demand now stands at 205MW As the power demand rapidly grows, the Guyana Government is working on several short-term solutions to meet the...

GAW victorious at Providence

Guyana Amazon Warriors inflicted a seventh defeat on the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in this year’s Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) running...

Repairs on MV Barima to be completed soon

After more than 80 years of transporting commuters to and from Port Kaituma, Region One, the MV Barima is undergoing critical repairs, which are...

Mammologist found dead at Oku Backdam

See statements from the Guyana Police Force on the death of Meshach Pierre: Police are investigating the death of Meshach Pierre, a 30-year-old male Mammologist,...

Blockchain technology for Govt agencies to prevent records tampering – Jagdeo

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has announced that the administration is working towards introducing blockchain technology into several government agencies. Blockchain technology is an advanced...

E-ID cards for issuance this year; persons 14+ can apply; Govt expects swift uptake

The Guyana Government anticipates a large and swift uptake of the electronic identification cards once they becomes available for issuance. This is according to Vice...

Radio Host busted with over 30lbs of ganja; says she needed money for medical...

A 27-year-old radio host and singer was this morning busted with a large quantity of marijuana in her possession. Shaima Muna, of Charlestown, Georgetown, has...

$261M pump station commissioned at Cozier

A $261 million pump station has been commissioned in Cozier, Lower Pomeroon, Region Two, bringing improved drainage and irrigation to hundreds of farmers in...