Twelve organisations receive National Awards
To usher in the new year (2016) -the commencement of Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary- the Government of Guyana has honoured twelve cultural and religious...
Teen accused of escaping with employer’s money
A teenager, who allegedly fled to Berbice with $400,000 of his employer’s money, was on Thursday charged for fraudulent conversion and placed on $100,000...
Fake visa appointment letter lands man in court
A computer technician was on Thursday released on $50,000 bail when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan for forging an appointment letter from...
GTUC not happy with the removal of Broomes from Labour portfolio
The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) has stated that the removal of Minister Simona Broomes from the Labour portfolio could not have been informed...
Govt lists priority items for 2016 …urges all citizens to rally together
The Government of Guyana in its end-of-the-year press statement has outlined several plans for the development of the country and promises that the new...
Guyana records over 3000 child abuse cases in 2015 …Govt promises more aggressive approach...
Government intends to take a more aggressive approach in 2016 to tackle child abuse and child exploitation. This is according to Social Protection Minister...
2015 a dismal year for sugar workers – GAWU
2015 would be indelible in the sugar workers’ memory as the year when, for the first time in thirty-one (31) years, they were not...
H1N1 confirmed in Guyana …but no need for panic, says Chief Medical Officer
The H1N1 virus also known as swine flu has been detected in Guyana, with one person already confirmed as having the virus.
Chief Medical Officer...
January 5 is deadline for submission of applications of symbols to contest LGE –...
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) in a media release has stated that Tuesday, January 5, 2016, is the deadline for the submission of applications...
Shimron Hetmyer to captain West Indies at ICC Under-19 World Cup
Guyanese Shimron Hetmyer has been named as captain of the West Indies Team for the International Cricket Council’s Under-19 World Cup 2016.
According to a...
Recent Articles
Love for his son fuels father’s call for LGBTQ anti-discrimination laws
Harold Hopkinson, a 71-year-old businessman who has conquered the motor racing and sharp-shooting arenas, now has his sights set on rallying fellow parents and...
When smoking took his legs, fatherhood kept him standing
…dad of 5 tells his story of resilience
Fathers often leave lasting footprints in the lives of their children and this is achieved through lessons...
Police find 118g of cannabis at Westminster, WBD
Police in Regional Division #3 (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) are investigating the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis which was discovered on Saturday, June...
President Ali calls for values-driven national development; celebrates 50 years of Brahma Kumaris in...
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday said Guyana’s rapid transformation must be accompanied by a stronger investment in values, consciousness and national unity,...
Min. Parag urges Bartica students to resist peer pressure
...as sexual and reproductive health symposium concludes
The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNICEF, UNFPA and other United Nations...
Essequibo Coast man arrested with illegal gun, ammo
A 63-year-old self-employed man of Lot 12 Perseverance Public Road, Essequibo Coast, has been arrested after he was found in possession of an unlicensed...
CJIAC reaffirms commitment to aviation security, respectful screening of all passengers
See the statement below from CJIA:
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC) remains fully committed to maintaining the highest standards of aviation security while...
40,000 residents to benefit from new Diamond Recreational Park
...park will boost community well-being, social interaction
The newly commissioned Diamond Recreational Park is expected to play a major role in enhancing the physical, mental,...
Billions in foreign capital available but businesses must be investment-ready – PSC Head tells...
Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) in Guyana, Gerald Gouveia Jr, is encouraging Guyanese businesses to prepare themselves so that they can tap...
President Ali hands over equipment to transform Bartica’s infrastructure
Residents of Bartica on Friday witnessed another commitment delivered as President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali officially handed over three brand-new pieces of equipment to...
