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Monday, December 23, 2024

Captured! ‘Wanted man’ “Brukup” in custody for Bank of Baroda robbery

Crime Chief, Wendell Blanhum has this afternoon confirmed that ‘Wanted man’ Shawn Harris, called “Shawny” or “Brukup” is currently in police custody where he...

GWI issues Advisory…Georgetown customers to be affected from tonight

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), is advising customers of another decrease in the level of the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC) due to the...

GRA steps up anti-smuggling campaign…items seized include foreign chicken, mosquito coils

Un-customed goods amounting to almost $20M in revenue have been seized in the month of January by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) as the...

4,000 acres of State lands to open up in Region 9 for agri development…Govt...

Government has announced that it intends to push agriculture development in the hinterland and intends to open up 4,000 acres of State lands in...

Cocaine found in baggage hold of Dynamic Int’l Airways after arriving at JFK

A package of cocaine was unearthed in the baggage hold of a Dynamic Airways Flight which left Guyana and arrived at the John F...

Miner nabbed with 2kg of marijuana

A miner is expected to face the Courts soon to answer to the charge of having narcotics in his possession after being caught with...

Drug shortages will continue despite $6.5B budgetary allocation – Dr. Anthony

Although $6.5B has been earmarked for the procurement of drugs under the public health sector in this year’s budget, it still would be insufficient...

Relatives of Curt Burke maintain he was murdered

Family members and relatives of the late Curt Burke whose dismembered body was found one week ago in bushes near the Yorkshire village, East...

PPP members who break the law must face consequences – Jagdeo

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has pronounced on the charges brought against his Member of Parliament (MP) and former Public Service Minister, Dr Jennifer Westford,...

PSC urges Govt to ‘seriously’ review ‘unnecessary’ ban on importation of used vehicles

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) views the move by the APNU+AFC government to implement a ban on importation of vehicles that are eight (8)...

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Powership begins producing power to national grid

See full statement from Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar: Following strategic investments in the energy sector by the PPP/C Government, it...

Letter: The Integrity Commission Act needs to be effectively implemented

Dear Editor, The new land acquisition amendment being proposed in the current sitting of the Honourable House should bring to mind and encourage the effective...

2020 elections’ rigging attempt: Video footage contradicts David Granger’s claims of no election victory...

        Former President David Granger’s claim, in a letter to the editor over the weekend, that he “did not declare victory” following the 2020 General...

GECOM to conduct Claims and Objections exercise in January 2025

      The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced schedules for Claims and Objections, with the electoral agency revealing that Preliminary List of Electors (PLE) will...

With dead husband & living in a shack, single mother of 3 struggling to...

For over 13 years, Yamanie Bepot has called a dilapidated zinc shack in Ordnance Fortlands, East Canje, Region Six, home. The 35-year-old mother of...

Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase completed, set for January handover to ExxonMobil

All three phases of the US$300 million Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase Inc (VEHSI) have been completed, with VEHSI Director Nicholas Deygoo-Boyer revealing that they are looking...

Suddie hospital conducted 644 surgeries in 2024

The Suddie Public Hospital in Region Two performed 644 surgeries in 2024, a significant increase when compared to the 502 surgeries conducted in 2023. This...

108 small contractors empowered through $1.5B in road contracts

The government’s latest efforts to foster self-development in citizens and empower local communities have resulted in some 108 small contractors from Region Five being...

Venezuelan envoy lauds Guyana for supporting migrants

The Guyana Government has come in for high praise from its Spanish-speaking neighbour, which has expressed gratitude to Guyana for its support and treatment...

Shoreline Estates to redefine modern living in Guyana with new ECD Condominium Project

Buddy’s Housing Development and Atlantic Builders Inc. are proud to announce the launch of Shoreline Estates, an exclusive, new condominium project set to redefine...