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...
Changes in ministerial responsibilities aimed at meeting national needs – Govt
President David Granger, after seven months in office, has said that he has had the opportunity to identify policy areas that need strengthened Ministerial...
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First Lady tells int’l conference: ‘Guyana offers blueprint for sustainable growth’
DOHA, Qatar (November 1, 2024) – As Guyana continues to attract international attention as a new petroleum producing state, First Lady Mrs Arya Ali...
Local Aeronautical School gets approval for BSc in aircraft maintenance engineering programme
The Art Williams & Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School has announced the achievement of Programme Approval by the National Accreditation Council of Guyana (NAC-G)...
BoG has enough reserves to stabilise foreign currency market, if necessary – Jagdeo
The government is carefully monitoring the foreign exchange ensuring there is a stable exchange rate and balancing Guyana’s currency’s value to prevent excessive appreciation...
Home Affairs agencies to be fully automated by August 2025
The functions of all agencies under the Ministry of Home Affairs will soon transition to an automated system to streamline processing, and ensure a...
Soldier to face disciplinary actions for stealing fuel from GDF vehicle
See full statement from the Guyana Defence Force:
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) wishes to confirm the authenticity of a video circulating on social media...
Elections fraud trial to resume on Nov 6 with new Magistrate
The election fraud case will be restarting on November 6, with a new Magistrate, in the form of Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, taking over...
Chinese national shot during robbery at Essequibo Coast restaurant
A Chinese national was shot during a robbery at his restaurant at Reliance on the Essequibo Coast last evening.
The incident occurred at around 20:30hrs...
LCS to work with Immigration Unit for coordinated oversight of work permits for O&G
The Local Content Secretariat (LCS) will soon be working with the Immigration Unit under the Home Affairs Ministry for a more coordinated approach to...
2 injured in late-night shooting at Onderneeming Sandpit
Two persons are currently hospitalised following an alleged shooting incident at Red Village, Onderneeming Sandpit, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Wednesday night at about 23:00h.
Injured...
PM Phillips reaffirms Guyana’s commitment to clean energy transition at OLADE meeting
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips reaffirmed Guyana’s ongoing commitment to sustainable energy development through its Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, during his...