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PPP slams Govt’s tardy response to Zika virus

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) at its most recent media briefing, has slammed the Public Health Ministry over its handling of the lone Zika...

Alcohol, drug use major problems in Region 7 schools – Regional Chairman

A top regional official of Region 7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) has told a section of the media that drug and alcohol use and suicides are some...

Govt says will take lead in tackling suicide…announces national suicide prevention plan

While acknowledging suicide prevention is everybody’s business, the Government today has said it will lead in efforts to tackle the present trend. On Sunday, 17...

GFF Men’s National Futsal team departs for Cuba today

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Men’s National Futsal Team departs for Cuba today, 19th January, 2016 to participate in the Caribbean Football Union’s Futsal...

Sattaur’s son flees ‘pursuers’ in tinted, unmarked vehicle – found out later vehicle was driven...

Law enforcement officials have once again reportedly engaged in ‘dangerous driving’ tactics in the streets of Georgetown, this time aggressively pursuing the 19-year- old...

Woman who delivered ‘dead baby’ sues GPHC for $20M – Doctor at Suddie Hospital also...

An angry and distraught 34-year-old woman has filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for negligence, among other things, following...

Schoolgirls nabbed in Berbice hotel – fabricate story they were ‘kidnapped’

The Education Department of Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) has been called in to investigate a report that three teenage schoolgirls were found in a...

21-yr-old accused of smoking ‘ganja’ released on bail

Charged with smoking cannabis (ganja) and escaping lawful custody, a 21-year-old Sophia resident was on Monday released on $15,000 bail by Chief Magistrate Ann...

Jagdeo to meet Wales sugar workers today – in wake of ‘sinister’ plan to close...

Former Guyanese Head of State and now Opposition Leader, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has slammed the Government for its decision to shut down the Wales...

Closure of Wales estate a strategy to ‘suffocate’ sugar industry – says Former Agri....

Former Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy holds strong to his view that the decision to close the Wales sugar estate is “a mistake” on...

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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...