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Friday, September 20, 2024

GECOM needs to convince the nation upcoming elections will be “free and fair” –...

In light of two APNU+AFC candidates soliciting signatures of residents in the Municipality of Rose Hall, Berbice, some weeks prior to Nomination Day under...

Surujbally fires back – says ethnic hiring comments could cause ‘societal divisiveness’

In light of recent comments made by People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Clement Rohee who accused the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) of hiring...

Another airline joins Guyana market…to ply New York, Miami routes

A new airline has extended its operations to Guyana with the aim of ameliorating the shortages of flights to several destinations worldwide. On Sunday, Trans...

Teen shot as Valentine’s lime turns sour

A Valentine’s night lime turned sour last evening when a 14-year-old boy was shot to the left side of his abdomen by a gunman...

Grandfather chops 10-month-old baby to the head

A 10-month-old baby of Lot 70 Middle Dam, La Grange, West Bank Demerara is battling for his life at the Georgetown Public Hospital after...

Haversack with ‘weed’ found in minibus – driver, passenger arrested

A minibus driver, as well as a passenger, were arrested by Police this morning after ranks on traffic duty at Fort Wellington, West Coast...

West Indies win Under-19 Cricket World Cup – beat India by five wickets...

West Indies' mix of high-speed hustle with the ball and patience with the bat help them beat pre-tournament favourites India by five wickets in...

More than 5,000 pregnant women in Colombia have Zika virus

According to a Reuters report, more than 5,000 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the country’s national health institute said...

No basis for President, Attorney General to receive tax-free salary, says MP Ramson Jr.

PPP/C Member of Parliament, Charles S. Ramson Jr. is of the view that the President and Attorney General should lead by example and have...

Jamaica PM threatens to sue JLP leader for defamation

Media houses in Jamaica are reporting that Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has given leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Andrew Holness until...

Recent Articles

‘We’re planning for the future’ – Jagdeo as over 6000 attend PPP youth camps

    The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is making significant strides in engaging the youth of Guyana, as highlighted by its General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo...

“It bothers me too” – Jagdeo on power outages

  Despite the heavy investment into the power ship to augment the supply of energy to the population, power outages continue to be a problem...

Pres. Ali to launch COI into killings during “troubled period” in early 2000s; ToR...

The Opposition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Alliance For Change (AFC) have continuously spoken about “extra-judicial killings” which occurred during the early...

Jagdeo announces automated border management system

The Guyana Government is moving to implement an automated border management system, likely starting with the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). Speaking about several digitisation...

Alleged domestic violence offender shot during scuffle with cops

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  An alleged Domestic Violence Offender, Jermaine Haynes, a 32-year-old construction worker from Little Diamond Squatting Area, East...

CPCE launches online classes for hinterland schools

    The College of Education (CPCE) has launched online classes designed to empower teachers in hinterland schools. Utilising platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft...

Ambassador Sasenarine Singh presents Letters of Credence to King Philippe of Belgium

On 19 September 2024, His Excellency Ambassador Sasenarine Singh presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Philippe, King of the Belgians, formally...

US$260M new Demerara River Bridge 67.8% completed

Construction of the US$260 million new Demerara River Bridge is approximately 67.8 percent completed, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill during a site...

Letter: What is wrong with having classes under the cashew tree?

Dear Editor, The listening and grounding walkabout seems focused on the hinterland. With the stiflingly hot weather, what is wrong with classes being held outdoors,...

UG, Massy ink agreement to enhance student development & innovation

The University of Guyana (UG) and Massy (Guyana) Ltd., on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at providing UG...