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Taxi driver on bail for causing death of Linden pensioner

The taxi driver who struck down Linden pensioner, Henrietta Cadogon on Monday, killing her in the process, was granted bail on Wednesday when he...

World Bank’s StAR engaging Guyana’s stakeholders in corruption fight

The World Bank’s Stolen Asset Recovery Agency (StAR) is currently in Guyana, and has started engaging persons from Government, Civil Society, the Judiciary and...

Banks DIH declares over $2.5 Billion after tax profit for 2015 …AGM set for...

Beverage giant Banks DIH has declared an after tax profit of over $2.5B for 2015, as the company is all set to hold its...

Sattaur’s son charged with dangerous driving, fined $25000

Nineteen-year-old Fiyad Sattaur, who is the son of Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Commissioner General, Khurshid Sattaur, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court earlier today...

Guyana, Mexico commit to building stronger bilateral ties

Newly accredited Ambassador of Ecuador to Guyana, Mr. Rafael Quintero, pledged to pursue stronger bilateral relations between the two countries, at a simple installation ceremony held,...

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...

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15 contractors terminated by Housing Ministry

The Ministry of Housing has terminated the services of 15 delinquent contractors following complaints of substandard works and failure to meet project terms and...

Jagdeo exposes Norton’s ‘empty promises’ in New Years message

Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton was on Thursday castigated by General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, for recycled and empty commitments made in his New Year...

Letter: Shooting at Five Corners in Linden should not deter visitors and investments

Dear Editor, The recent shooting at Five Corners in Linden – allegedly involving gang members opening fire on police in a public space, with many...

Over 10,000 house lots to be allocated this year – Croal

The Ministry of Housing and Water has allocated 10,791 house lots in 2024. This was disclosed by Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal during...

PPP committed to tackling income inequality – Jagdeo

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has emphasised that the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) has been working to tackle income inequality among the population through...

Letter: Opposition struggling in popular support against incumbent PPP

Dear Editor, Based on latest findings from November and December of ongoing tracking poll, Opposition PNC or APNU, and its coalition partner AFC, continue to...

US$526M loan not conditional on settlement of claims by GtE contractor – VP

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has indicated that the approval by the United States EXIM Bank for the US$526 million loan for Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy...

GDF promotes 525 ranks for 2025

Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, on Wednesday announced the promotion of 525 ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Guyana...

Cop files $80M lawsuit against Rickford Burke

Assistant Superintendent of Police Rodwell Sarrabo has filed a lawsuit seeking damages in excess of $80 million for defamatory statements made by overseas based-Guyanese...

New Demerara River Bridge to be completed by August 31

The deadline for the completion of the new Demerara River Bridge has been extended by five months, following a meeting between President Dr. Irfaan...