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Water crisis…Pomeroon residents appeal for Govt’s help

The current dry spell experienced in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has forced scores of residents living in the Pomeroon River to paddle several miles in...

Robert Badal appointed GPL Chairman

The Government has named owner of the Pegasus Hotel, Robert Badal, as the new Chairman of the newly installed Board of Directors (BoD) for...

Street protests likely in push to reverse Wales estate closure – Opposition Leader

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, earlier today, said he will continue to push for government to reverse its decision to close the Wales sugar estate,...

Decision to close Wales Estate was taken ahead of COI report – Gov’t

Amidst criticism for its decision to close the Wales Estate, Government has justified its action, pointing out that the decision was taken ahead of...

Increased focus on gender-based violence this year – Women’s Leadership Institute

The Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute (GWLI) has announced that it intends to pursue an aggressive programme to support gender-based violence victims this year. Administrator of...

Wales too costly to be refurbished – GuySuCo CEO

When compared to other sugar estates throughout the country, the estate at Wales on the West Bank of Demerara is in the worst shape...

Ashley Rodriques set to represent Guyana in CONCACAF Olympic qualifier

(Taken from the Official website of the Eastern Michigan Eagles) Former Eastern Michigan University women's soccer standout, Ashley Rodrigues, has earned a spot on the Guyana...

GWI appealing for country-wide conservation of water

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) today indicated that, as a result of the prolonged dry season, changes have been observed with regard to the...

Global unemployment expected to reach 199.4 million in 2016 – ILO Report

Continuing high rates of unemployment worldwide and chronic vulnerable employment in many emerging and developing economies are still deeply affecting the world of work,...

Small contractors will benefit from 20% of all contracts awarded – Minister Harmon

Minister of State, Joseph Harmon has given some assurances to small contractors that Government will seek to ensure that they too benefit from the...

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...