Search of Sattaur’s home a violation of his human rights – PSC
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has expressed its concern over media reports of the recent search by officials of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA),...
EU gives $75.7M grant support to improve child rights in Guyana
The European Union (EU) Guyana office, today, signed a grant contract to implement a ‘Child Rights Alliance’ project here, with one of its main aim...
NA prison escapee captured
Police ranks, acting on information received at about 20:45 last night, went to an abandoned lot at Rose Hall, Corentyne, where they arrested escaped...
Gov’t slashes budgets for Opposition Leader, DPP, Parliament Office – using one-seat House...
The proposed budgets of several constitutional agencies for 2016, including the Office of the Opposition Leader, the Parliament Office and the Director of Pubic...
Enforce regulations but provide appropriate space for vendors – President urges M&CC
In the wake of protest action from vendors, who usually ply their trade on the section Merriman’s Mall where operations have been temporarily ceased,...
Moco-Moco hydro power station to be rehabilitated – Gov’t seeking proposals
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure is currently seeking proposals from appropriate firms to rehabilitate and operate the Moco-Moco Hydropower plant in Region 9.
This is...
Emergency meeting on suicide prevention convened – President says suicide rate disturbing
Following another suicide tragedy, which occurred yesterday at East Bank Berbice, President David Granger today convened an emergency meeting with several of his ministers...
Mahdia’s township status to be delayed
The move to clear the way for the hinterland community of Mahdia in Region Eight to become a town, before May 26, 2016 may be delayed...
Police destroy one-acre ganja field at Ekereku
The Guyana Police Force said ranks of its ‘F’ Division, whilst on roving patrol at Ekereku at about 10:00h yesterday (Wednesday), stumbled upon a...
687,784 tonnes of rice produced in 2015
Local rice production last year has exceeded the level set in 2014. According to Head of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), Nizam Hassan,...
Recent Articles
“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...
Guyana reaffirms commitment to improving relations with Chile
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret'd), Mark Phillips reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Chile during a reception to mark the Spanish-speaking nation’s 214th...