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Friday, November 1, 2024

Update: Plaisance man was beaten to death by fiance

The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Clifford Singh, 35 years, of Prince William Street, Plaisance , East Coast Demerara. According to...

Amaila Falls: APNU never raised issues when given opportunity – Finance Minister

Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh described the issues now being raised by the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) in relation to the...

Hydro Electric Bill passed without support from APNU

With the support of parliamentarians from the government side and the Alliance for Change (AFC), the Hydro Electric Amendment Bill was passed in the...

Debt Ceiling motion reduced to $50B, passed with AFC support

In a not so unexpected move in the wee hours this morning, the government failed to garner the support of the parliamentary opposition to...

Region One to get modern ferry by 2014

A new modern ferry vessel will be acquired for the Region One service next year to reduce time and improve serviceability on the Mabaruma...

Local Gov’t Bills passed with full support of parliamentarians

With the full support of parliamentarians, the four Local Government Bills were this evening passed in the National Assembly, paving the way for Local...

Telecoms Bill deferred, Amaila Legislation restored to Order Paper

After a tit for tat between the parliamentary opposition and the government, the two critical pieces of legislation relating to the Amaila Falls Hydro...

Wanted bulletin issued for Shawn Fordyce

Shawn Fordyce is wanted by the police for questioning in relation to attempt murder. Anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of Shawn...

Mandela Ave. Shooting: Britton charged with murder, remanded to prison

Twenty - year - old Lloyd Britton of 77 Beterverwagting East Coast Demerara appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman and was not required to plead...

APNU, AFC must agree to Amaila Project – Sithe Global

The Amaila Falls Hydropower Project will only move forward if the opposition political parties arrive at a consensus. This point was reiterated by Sithe Global...

Recent Articles

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...

Fire destroys clothing stall in Linden

See full statement from the Guyana Fire Service: A fire of unknown origin was reported to the Linden Fire Station at 2:14 PM this afternoon...

Jagdeo worried about compromising evidence as elections fraud case drags on

      The trial into fraud charges surrounding the 2020 General and Regional Elections is expected to continue on Friday, November 01, 2024, following several delays.   General...

Shooting of 6-Y-O: “Miceman” walks free as DPP withdraws charge

Proceedings in the Georgetown court of acting Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty took an unexpected turn on Wednesday when the case against Marcus, also known...

Diwali transcends boundaries of religion, ignites spirit of unity, radiates hope, happiness – Pres....

      Diwali in Guyana has always been a community affair, given that the Festival of Lights, is one of the most anticipated religious observances for...

Historic significance of National Track & Field Centre highlighted at Deepavali Mahotsav

As Deepavali – the major Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance with light dispelling darkness- got...

Diwali Messages

Peoples Progressive Party  The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends its warmest greetings to all Guyanese, particularly the Hindu community, on the auspicious occasion of Diwali,...