COVID-19 relief cash grant taken to Region 8
Residents of the Potaro-Siparuni Region are the latest beneficiaries of the Government of Guyana's $25,000 per household COVID-19 relief cash grant initiative.
Some 127 households...
57% of HIV patients fully vaccinated against Covid
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony is encouraging people infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) across the country, to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Speaking...
Woman kills reputed husband during argument
A heated argument ended deadly on Sunday afternoon when a woman armed herself with a knife and stabbed her reputed husband to death at...
US family ‘murdered shop guard for enforcing mask policy’
(BBC) A woman has been charged along with her husband and son with killing a security guard who refused her daughter entry to a...
Toddler dies after drinking gasoline at mother’s mining camp
A two-year-old boy died this afternoon after drinking gasoline while at his mother’s mining camp at Hymaraka Backdam, Middle Mazaruni River, Region Seven.
The dead...
Rice production expanding in Region 9 – Agri. minister
Diversifying the agriculture sector and increasing crop production is a top the priority of government and with the vast savannahs of Region Nine, rice...
Opposition congratulates Guyana on securing seat on UN Security Council
See full statement from APNU/AFC Opposition:
The APNU+AFC Parliamentary Opposition welcomes the announcement that Guyana has once again secured a non-permanent seat on the UN...
Gunmen escape with $1.2M in cash & items after robbing trio on Leopold Street
Several gunmen on Sunday carted off with $1.2M in cash and other items after they pounced upon three persons who were purchasing food at...
Motorcyclist killed in Essequibo accident
A 20-year-old Essequibo Coast man on Saturday night after crashing into a bridge in the vicinity of the Richmond Housing Scheme Nursery School.
The young...
DNA test confirms charred remains found in Berbice is missing Canadian man
Police have confirmed that the charred remains that were discovered at Moleson Cree back in August is that of 23-year-old Canadian citizen Nicholas Ramkissoon...
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...