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Friday, November 15, 2024

Diamond call centre forced out of business…CEO says difficult to compete

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rajendra Persaud of Nand Persaud International Communications Inc (NPIC); today said his company was forced to close one of its...

55-yr-old pedal cyclist killed in Mahaica accident

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal accident that occurred about 05:20 hrs today (Thursday), on the Hand-en-Veldt Public Road in Mahaica, East...

Plaisance woman dies in early morning crash

The Guyana Police Force said investigations are being conducted into a fatal accident that occurred about 04:30 hrs today (Thursday), on the Goedverwagting Railway...

Convicted Trinidadian terrorist dies in U.S. prison

The Trinidadian man who was convicted in the United States for conspiring to blow up fuel tanks and pipelines under the John F Kennedy...

GPF restates policy on expected behaviour of ranks…officers in plain clothes, unmarked vehicles not...

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is informing members of the public of its policy, that is; police ranks in plain clothes and in unmarked...

Iwokrama Chairman pays courtesy call on PM Nagamootoo

Chairman of Iwokrama, Dr. Rajendra Pachauri today paid a courtesy call on Guyana’s Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo, where they discussed matters of mutual interests...

PAHO advises countries to monitor and report birth anomalies as Zika virus spreads

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is recommending that its member countries monitor and report any increases in neurological syndromes and congenital anomalies, which...

Striking sugar workers protest outside Public Buildings – joined in solidarity by PPP/C...

Hundreds of  workers  from Wales sugar estate on the West Bank of  Demerara went on strike action from early this morning against Government’s decision...

At least three dead, others missing – in boat mishap near Venezuela boarder

At least three persons were confirmed to have perished, while several others are missing and feared dead, after the boat in which they were...

Probe of underage pregnancies in Region One still ongoing

Investigations are yet to be concluded into the matter where two young girls from Region One (Barima/Waini) have been added to the list of...

Recent Articles

First precast girder installed for new Demerara River Bridge

Construction of the Demerara River Bridge entered a new phase Friday morning with the installation of the first precast girder. This horizontal beam, designed to...

600 Lindeners to get land at New Wismar Housing Development

The first set of residents at the New Wismar Housing Development in Region Ten were allocated their house lots moments ago at the Christianburg...

U.S. DEA partners with local law enforcement for narcotics investigation training

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in coordination with the DEA Georgetown Country Office, successfully conducted two intensive training courses on Basic and Advanced...

Canadian business delegation explores opportunities in Guyana

A high-level Canadian delegation, led by His Excellency Sébastien Sigouin, High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana, concluded a successful four-day visit to Guyana on...

31-Y-O miner dies in mining pit cave-in

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating an incident which resulted in the death of Owen Smith, a 31-year-old Gold Miner...

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...