Sea, river defence being shored-up
Recognising the importance of a strong sea defence structure, the government will be making adequate investments for the protection of the country’s coastal zone...
Deadly blasts, shootout in Indonesian capital, CNN reports
According to a CNN report this morning, in a brazen midday assault, a team of well-armed militants detonated explosives and opened fire Thursday in...
Linden benefits from streetlights
The Government announced that 84 streetlights were recently installed and activated between Burnham Drive, McKenzie and the Wismar section in Linden, Region 10.
Kester Hinds,...
President to address Parliament today
Guyana’s Head of State President David Granger will, this afternoon, be addressing the 11th Parliament during the convening of the second sitting since the...
‘Godbrother’ who confessed to British teen’s murder likely for court today
Aaron Hing, who last week reportedly confessed to the brutal murder of his godbrother, British teenager Dominic Bernard, is likely to make his court...
Govt to reduce excise tax on new vehicles – Govt source
Government will soon move to significantly reduce the excise taxes on the importation of new vehicles in an attempt to encourage more people to...
GDF sergeant, wife laid to rest – following ceremonial send-off
Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Sergeant Robert Pyle and his wife Stacy who died during a smash-up at Carifesta Avenue after an operation became botched...
UG announces new general admission requirements – to take effect from the second semester
The University of Guyana (U.G.) has amended its General Entry requirements to study at the tertiary academic institution.
In a statement today, UG said its...
REPSOL asks for extension to continue work at Kanuku Block
Officials from global energy company REPSOL, today, Wednesday, January 13 2016, met with President David Granger to seek an extension to continue exploratory work...
Granger says Guyana beginning to win ‘war on crime’
President David Granger believes Guyana is beginning to win the war on crime. He, however, acknowledged that there is still a lot of work...
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Brooklyn security officer jailed, fined $14M for trafficking ganja through CJIA
A security officer from Brooklyn, New York, who was earlier this year busted with a quantity of marijuana at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport...
Chairman of US EXIM Bank to visit Guyana
U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) Chairman John Jovanovic will arrive in Guyana tomorrow for high-level meetings focused on strengthening economic cooperation, discussing the country's transformative...
Contractors, engineers to be held more accountable under updated procurement laws, contracts – AG
Contractors and engineers will be held more accountable under soon-to-be updated procurement laws and contracts, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has revealed.
During his programme “Issues...
Mother of 5 granted bail for allegedly stealing $3.8M gold band
A mother of five has been granted bail after appearing in Georgetown Magistrates' Courts on a charge of allegedly stealing a gold band valued...
‘You went to Jamaica as soldiers, returned as heroes’ – Pres. Ali honours GDF...
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, delivered a stirring tribute to the ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) during a medal...
Guyana to soon step up advocacy on Corentyne River fees – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali today affirmed that the Government of Guyana will soon step up its advocacy to address the fees imposed by Suriname...
‘List being prepared’ – Pres. Ali on drivers found with illegally obtained licences
President Dr Irfaan Ali has assured that the government is still intent on addressing the issue of illegally obtained drivers licences, noting that a...
Investors interested in using Guyana’s sugar to manufacture protein products
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha recently met with a group of investors from the Barson Strategy Group out of Washington DC, who are interested...
Govt cracks down on irregularities in public assistance assessments in Reg. 5
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud on Tuesday met with several key stakeholders in Region Five, including staff of the...
Minister Persaud demands urgent action to strengthen response to sexual assault cases
During her visit to Region Five on Tuesday, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, convened an urgent meeting at the...
