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Decision to close Wales Estate was taken ahead of COI report – Gov’t

Amidst criticism for its decision to close the Wales Estate, Government has justified its action, pointing out that the decision was taken ahead of...

Increased focus on gender-based violence this year – Women’s Leadership Institute

The Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute (GWLI) has announced that it intends to pursue an aggressive programme to support gender-based violence victims this year. Administrator of...

Wales too costly to be refurbished – GuySuCo CEO

When compared to other sugar estates throughout the country, the estate at Wales on the West Bank of Demerara is in the worst shape...

Ashley Rodriques set to represent Guyana in CONCACAF Olympic qualifier

(Taken from the Official website of the Eastern Michigan Eagles) Former Eastern Michigan University women's soccer standout, Ashley Rodrigues, has earned a spot on the Guyana...

GWI appealing for country-wide conservation of water

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) today indicated that, as a result of the prolonged dry season, changes have been observed with regard to the...

Global unemployment expected to reach 199.4 million in 2016 – ILO Report

Continuing high rates of unemployment worldwide and chronic vulnerable employment in many emerging and developing economies are still deeply affecting the world of work,...

Small contractors will benefit from 20% of all contracts awarded – Minister Harmon

Minister of State, Joseph Harmon has given some assurances to small contractors that Government will seek to ensure that they too benefit from the...

Bandits creating havoc in Tuschen…gunmen attack businessman for the fifth time

Four gunmen barged into a grocery shop at Tuschen New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo, on Monday and carted off a quantity of cash,...

Body of missing Sophia man found in trench…reputed wife recalls masked gunmen taking him...

The partially decomposed body of a Sophia, Georgetown man was fished out of a trench, a short distance from his home on Tuesday morning,...

Opposition Leader wants public debate with Gov’t – on closure of Wales estate

In light of the Government’s decision to proceed with plans to have the Wales, West Bank Demerara (WBD) sugar estate closed down by the...

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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...

Falcons keep playoff hopes alive

Another intriguing match full of incident in Port of Spain saw the previous evening’s winners, Trinbago Knight Riders lose to Antigua & Barbuda Falcons...

GtE: Phase II: Govt invites proposals for 2nd power plant, NGL facility at Wales

    Even as construction continues on its model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, the Guyana Government is already forging ahead with Phase Two of that initiative which...

‘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...