Bartica stelling being re-designed … as area prepares for township
Works have commenced to deliver to the residents of Bartica, Region Seven a re-designed stelling which is expected to brighten the community’s water front....
Fish vendor slapped with larceny charge
A man on Tuesday appeared before Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to answer to a larceny charge.
Nathaniel Biswanauth, a fish vendor,...
Man gets 36 months’ jail for abusing wife
A man was on Tuesday jailed when he appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts charged for wounding his reputed wife.
Andre...
Remote-controlled Drone buzzes GDF helicopter…Army cautions public
In what could have been an otherwise tragic occurrence, a Guyana Defence Force helicopter, GDF 1, landed safely without incident at Camp Ayanganna, after...
Skeldon Estate workers to protest over low pay
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) is of the view that Skeldon Estate cane cutters who are assigned to undertake tasks in...
High Tides Alert …Ministry urges citizens to take necessary precautions
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure today issued the following High Tides Alert and is urging citizens to take the necessary precautions.
PUBLIC ADVISORY (HIGH TIDES...
Zero tolerance for illegal boat operators – Maritime Administration Dept.
In light of a recent article regarding illegal boat operators appearing in a section of the media with complaints allegedly from the Bartica Speed...
GECOM should explain why Supplementary Voters Lists have not been posted – PPP
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) in a media statement issued today said it is deeply concerned that fourteen (14) days after the Claims and...
Fire at Haags Bosch Landfill site extinguished
The fire at Haags Bosch Landfill Eccles Industrial Site, East Bank Demerara is completely extinguished and the Government of Guyana has put in place...
PPP slams Govt’s tardy response to Zika virus
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) at its most recent media briefing, has slammed the Public Health Ministry over its handling of the lone Zika...
Recent Articles
Region 2 farmers, millers get outstanding payments from Panama rice deal
Earlier today, 22 farmers and three millers from Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) received approximately $437 million in outstanding payments from a 2015 rice deal with...
22-Y-O fatally stabbed; Sophia mechanic wanted
Police are on the hunt for Allin Sahoye, a 31-year-old mechanic of North Sophia Squatting Area, who is wanted for the fatal stabbing of...
Motorcyclist dies in Cummings Lodge accident
Ryan Jordan, a 33-year-old motorcyclist of Lot 62 Third Field Cummings Lodge, Greater Georgetown, was killed on Friday night after he was struck by...
Contractor on $375k bail for discharging firearm, threatening woman
Kawal Ramdeen called 'Tanno', a 42-year-old contractor has been charged for Threatening Language, Discharging a Loaded Firearm and Damage to Property following an incident...
US EXIM Bank’s approval of GtE loan signifies growing confidence in Guyana’s prosperity –...
See below for a statement from the American Chamber of Commerce of Guyana on the recent approval by the United States EXIM Bank of...
$3.1B spent to transform 373 roads across Demerara County
The Ministry of Public Works’ Special Projects Unit (SPU) has completed upgrades to 373 roads across Georgetown, East Bank Demerara (EBD), East Coast Demerara...
25 more villages in Region 9 to benefit from water wells next year
The government plans to drill new wells in 25 additional villages across Region Nine as part of its 2025 work programme to achieve 100...
274 Guyanese trained in restorative justice in 2024
Approximately 274 individuals underwent comprehensive training in the restorative justice programme this year.
This is according to the Director of the Restorative Justice Centre, Orin...
$100k cash grants: Better systems needed to address long lines at distribution centres –...
The Ministry of Finance this week commenced the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant to public servants, including teachers.
However, some centres encountered some level...
GPL now has 67MW of backup power; projects underway to improve infrastructure
The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc. now has sufficient power to maintain 67 megawatts in reserve, according to Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo.
The...