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“We must break down the barriers that prevent women from being equal to men”...

Guyana’s President David Granger has reiterated his Government’s commitment to ensuring that women are placed at the centre of development and they are treated...

UN head calls for “solid funding, courageous advocacy” to achieve gender equality …in message...

Here is the full text of the UN Secretary General's message to mark International Women’s Day (IWD):   As a boy growing up in post-war Korea,...

Bibi Ali appointed new chair of Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority

Ms. Bibi Shabena Ali has been appointed Chairperson of the Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mr. Basil...

Americans sue Anguilla resort over daughter’s attempted rape and murder

(Taken from Caribbean360.com) A Caribbean dream holiday turned into a nightmare for a New York family whose daughter was nearly raped and killed by an...

Health Ministry arson suspect nabbed after 7 years on the run

Almost seven years after the Health Ministry was set on fire, one of the suspected arsonists, Keith Ferrier, was on Monday apprehended by Police...

Members of Disciplined Forces cast votes in LGE

The members of the Disciplined Services early this morning commenced voting in the Local Government Elections (LGE), ahead of civilians who are expected to...

Commissioners tasked with probing deadly prison riot sworn in

The three Commissioners, who will serve on the Commission of Inquiry (COI), ordered by President David Granger, were this afternoon sworn in by Chief...

ExxonMobil donates $20M to help “revitalise” Botanical Gardens

Erik Oswald, Vice President, Americas, ExxonMobil Exploration Company and Jeff Simons, lead country manager of Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited, an affiliate of...

Govt encourages feedback on Code of Conduct for public officials

The APNU/AFC Government has announced that it will continue to receive written comments on the draft Code of Conduct for Ministers of Government, Members...

Wharf to be built at Corriverton…will help secure Orealla’s economy, says Regional Chairman

A new $30M project will see the construction of a ramp, wharf and storage room at Corriverton which will help to safeguard the livelihood...

Recent Articles

First precast girder installed for new Demerara River Bridge

Construction of the Demerara River Bridge entered a new phase Friday morning with the installation of the first precast girder. This horizontal beam, designed to...

600 Lindeners to get land at New Wismar Housing Development

The first set of residents at the New Wismar Housing Development in Region Ten were allocated their house lots moments ago at the Christianburg...

U.S. DEA partners with local law enforcement for narcotics investigation training

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in coordination with the DEA Georgetown Country Office, successfully conducted two intensive training courses on Basic and Advanced...

Canadian business delegation explores opportunities in Guyana

A high-level Canadian delegation, led by His Excellency Sébastien Sigouin, High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana, concluded a successful four-day visit to Guyana on...

31-Y-O miner dies in mining pit cave-in

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating an incident which resulted in the death of Owen Smith, a 31-year-old Gold Miner...

High Court orders $24M compensation for unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus

      Justice Nigel Niles on Wednesday instructed the State to pay $24 million for the unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus which occurred on June 10,...

Over 300 businesses on show at GuyExpo 2024

        GuyExpo 2024 has highlighted the government’s strong commitment to fostering growth within the Private Sector, especially for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), as over...

Driver dies after crashing into utility pole

  Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Thursday night, resulting in the death of 41-year-old Mark Autar, who resided at Number 71...

‘Rich, foreign companies should pay their taxes’ – VP condemns M&CC’s tax waiver to...

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has joined in condemning the cash-strapped Georgetown Mayor and City Council for its granting of a 25 per cent...

Jagdeo defends rental of second powership

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has explained the feasibility of renting a second power ship to meet the growing...