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Friday, November 15, 2024

East Berbice power interruption…service to be returned to normalcy by this evening

Residents in Berbice, Region Six, are presently experiencing power interruptions as a result of the 69 kv transmission line linking Onverwagt and Canefield ‘tripping’...

Health Minister urges RHOs to work towards improving services offered in regions

Public Health Minister Dr George Norton, during the opening of the Regional Health Officers (RHOs)/ Directors meeting this morning, said that while there is...

‘No more squatting’…Govt says ‘lawlessness’ will not be allowed to continue

In light of the measures being put in place by the Administration towards making housing ‘affordable’ and regularising the current squatter settlements in the...

APNU/AFC Govt “failed miserably” in delivering promises made during elections campaign – PPP

High on the agenda for the Central Committee of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) during a meeting last Saturday were the ‘developments’ in the...

Govt announces ‘special payment plan’ for houselots as part of Jubilee celebrations

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) is offering a special payment plan for the month of May, for beneficiaries of government house lots,...

Lucky to be alive! …attacker fatally shot during holdup in Campbellville

A brother and sister are now counting their blessings that they are alive and unharmed, while their attacker is now dead after he was...

Caribbean aviation meeting opens in Georgetown…safety and security main focus

Much focus will be placed on matters relating to security and safety in the Caribbean’s aviation sector as intense discussions are expected to be...

Effective systems in place to prevent ‘rigging’ – GECOM’s boss

Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Dr Steve Surujbally has stated that it is “highly impossible” for any party, group or organisation to...

Barry Dataram accuses CANU ranks of playing “key role” in allowing illegal drugs to...

Alleged self-confessed drug baron Barry Dataram is claiming that a major drug network exists at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) which sees key...

David Hinds criticises President for taking “partisan stance” on Rodney report

The Working People’s Alliance (WPA)  Executive Member, Dr David Hinds, has reacted with great disappointment over President David Granger’s comments on the explosive findings...

Recent Articles

Nigel Hughes defends APNU+AFC’s 200 taxes, removal of students’ cash grant

Leader of the Alliance For Change Nigel Hughes has responded to the 15 questions posed by prominent letter writer Dr Randy Persaud. In his responses,...

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...

‘We believe in our ministers, it’s just tough love’ – Jagdeo defends Ali’s fiery...

President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Engineers, Contractors and Ministers of the Government at 05:30h on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, has been...

LIAT (2020) Ltd launches new inaugural flight to Guyana

LIAT (2020) Ltd is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural flight to Georgetown, Guyana (GEO), on November 19, 2024. This new route...

MoE rolling out book distribution initiative nationwide

The Ministry of Education is distributing scores of high-quality textbooks and exercise books to students across Guyana, with the intention of enhancing education services. The...

After 2 years on the run, Corentyne labourer remanded for murder of ex-convict

A Corentyne labourer was on Wednesday remanded when he appeared at the Number 51 Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy to answer the capital...