New global sustainable development agenda launched – Landmark decision by 193 countries officially goes...
The new year ushers in the official launch of the bold and transformative 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by world leaders last September...
Saudi Arabia executes top Shia cleric, 46 others, CNN reports
According to a recent CNN report, Saudi Arabia on Saturday said it had executed 47 people in a single day, including a dissident Shiite...
Eritrean born Muslim scholar for Youman Nabi celebrations in Guyana
The Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) has announced that it will be observing the upcoming Youman Nabi celebrations with a series of special...
Over half million touched down at CJIA in 2015
Commercial and Administrative Manager of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Corporation, Dursatty Doodnauth, has reported that 2015 was another successful year for the...
We shall not be moved! …Govt refuses to budge in sending Welch on leave...
The A Partnership for National Unity/ Alliance for Change (APNU/AFC) Coalition Government has refused to budge in its position regarding calls being made to...
Singer Natalie Cole dies
International news outlets are reporting that singer Natalie Cole, whose hit songs included the duet ‘Unforgettable’ with her father Nat 'King' Cole, has died...
24-year-old man is first murder victim of 2016
Guyana has recorded its first murder victim of 2016. The Guyana Police Force (GPF) in a press statement this morning reported at about 0010h....
New Year’s resolution: President commits to building public trust and confidence
As across the Nation, Guyanese ushered in Guyana's Jubilee year, President David Granger, like many others, spent the time in prayer and reflection at...
Increased focus on promoting healthier lifestyles in 2016
Health authorities here in Guyana have made it clear that this year (2016), increased focus will be placed on addressing issues relating to Chronic...
Recent Articles
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...
Energy stakeholders in key meeting on ensuring reliable power supply
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret'd), Mark Phillips on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting with key stakeholders in the nation's power sector, at his Office on...
Govt to appeal timeline for payments to Peter’s Hall residents
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs on Tuesday evening said the Government will appeal the timeline it was given to issue payments to...
‘Pagalee’, ‘Prags’ among Guyanese terms added to Oxford English Dictionary
From belna, feg and foreday morning to ketcha, prags and queh-queh, several Guyanese origin colloquial terms were included in the new words added to...
$17M worth of ganja destroyed in Bartica
Police in Regional Division Six have successfully conducted an 'eradication exercise' at Bartica, Region Seven during which a cannabis farm was destroyed.
According to a...
TKR bests GAW in see-saw thriller
A bit of revenge for last year’s Republic Bank CPL was on the cards on Wednesday night as the Trinbago Knight Riders overcame the...
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...