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6 charged for killing Bath Settlement man during WCB protests

Six persons, including a teenager, were this morning charged for killing 34-year-old Prettipaul Hargobin called “Roy” who was beaten to death amid protests at...

Corentyne man who killed wife in 2016 jailed for 20 years

A Corentyne, Berbice labourer, who stabbed his reputed wife to death back in 2016, asked the court for a just penalty in the Berbice...

OPINION: Guyana’s political circus has outrun its time

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Caribbean News Global) It is long past time for good sense to prevail in Guyana amongst the leadership of the APNU-AFC...

Minibus driver busted with ganja during EBE roadblock

A 35-year-old man was busted with 3.7 grams of marijuana during a Police roadblock at Orangestien Public Road, East Bank Essequibo (EBE). According to information,...

PM Phillips calls for collective action to protect ‘Guiana Shield’

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips Monday highlighted the importance of safeguarding the Guiana Shield at the opening ceremony of the third Guiana Shield...

Govt positioning Guyana as a Regional leader in food, energy, climate security– President Ali

tells Bahamas Diaspora partnerships, discourse integral for Guyana's advancement   President Dr Irfaan Ali told Guyanese in the Bahamas that Guyana presents very strong...

Heritage Games begin: 792 athletes to compete during the next four days

The Annual Heritage Games has kicked off and this year it is being dedicated to the 20 children who perished in the tragic Mahdia...

Teachers’ strike: Education Ministry seeking support of retired teachers, CPCE students in interim

The Education Ministry on Monday said it will be amassing the support of retired teachers and students of the Cyril Potter College of Education...

Linden Youth found dead in home

The body of a 20-year-old man was discovered with a sling tied around his neck hanging from the roof inside of his bedroom at...

Patterson unacceptable as Chair of PAC – Edghill

Statement by Bishop Juan A. Edghill, Minister of Public Works and Member of the Public Accounts Committee on the removal of Mr. David Patterson...

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1 injured, 15 homeless after fire destroys Guyhoc Park houses; arson suspected

Persons residing at Lots 6 and 7, Lamaha Park, Reserve, Georgetown – also known as Guyhoc Park – are grappling with uncertainty after a...

Contract to be awarded this year for seismic survey offshore Guyana

The government is aiming to soon complete the evaluation of companies that have expressed an interest in conducting a seismic survey of the oil...

Guyana one step closer to establishing local law school

The Government of Guyana has completed a feasibility study for the establishment of a law school here, according to Attorney General and Minister of...

Final touches being done on long-overdue Conversation Tree Road Project

Months after taking over the project from Trinidadian company, Kalco Guyana Incorporated, who had failed in delivering, S. Jagmohan Construction and General Supplies Inc....

Police hunting son who set parents’ house on fire

Police investigators are searching for a 23-year-old man accused of setting his parents’ home ablaze in Aishalton Village, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), on...

City Hall to ask Govt for bailout as garbage piles up in Georgetown

    The Georgetown Mayor and City Council are planning to approach central government for a subvention to purchase an additional garbage and dump truck as...

Rahkeem takes Royals to playoffs

Recalled Rahkeem Cornwall starred with a five-wicket haul as Barbados Royals crushed St Kitts & Nevis Patriots by nine wickets at Kensington Oval to...

Arguments continue today in GoG vs GTU appeal case

  The Government of Guyana's appeal in the case against the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) is ongoing in the Appellate Court, High Street, Kingston Georgetown. Attorney...

Orchestrated attempt to delay elections fraud trial; judiciary must act quickly – AG

  Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has described the delays in the election fraud trial as an "orchestrated attempt". He expressed concern...

US Security Advisor, Pres. Ali discuss concerns about violation of democratic processes in Venezuela

Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Call with President Irfaan Ali of Guyana Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer spoke on...