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...
Take your responsibility to the people of Guyana seriously – President Granger urges APNU/AFC MPs
Guyana’s President David Granger has said that the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) coalition is bigger than any “party and individual...
3 killed in Carifesta crash
Three persons were killed in a horrific accident on Wednesday evening at about 22:00h, after two vehicles collided on Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown. Those killed...
Top Cop confirms investigation launched into operations of NICIL …as police seize documents
Police Officers were on Wednesday afternoon observed loading piles of documents belonging to the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) into the back...
Recent Articles
Guyana select squad departs for Lahore Qalandars high-performance training academy
In another significant step towards the development of cricket in Guyana, a select squad of Guyanese cricketers will participate in an intensive four-week high-performance...
Fire calls surge by 41% in Reg. 2 as grass, rubbish fire increase
A sharp 41 percent surge in fire calls across Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has raised serious concerns for the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), as rampant...
Cement laden vessel grounded off Clonbrook, ECD – MARAD
Motor vessel Lady Sandra which departed Georgetown on Saturday with a consignment of cement for New Amsterdam, Berbice is currently grounded on the foreshore,...
Fire near Stabroek Market: Electrical circuit overload suspected as cause of fire – GFS
An electrical circuit overload is suspected to have caused Saturday night’s fire that completely destroyed a building in the vicinity of Croal and Cornhill...
MV Barima CoI: “Fourth raft had 11 survivors” – fisherman recounts dramatic rescue
After several days away from the witness stand, the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the MV Barima tragedy resumed proceedings on Tuesday, returning its...
Unresolved Opposition representation continues to stymie GECOM’s decision-making
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has acknowledged the need for urgent action to resolve the outstanding issue surrounding the composition of the Commission, saying...
Guyana is open for business – Min. Benn tells French delegation
Guyana is open for business and welcomes investors seeking opportunities in its rapidly expanding economy, according to Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa...
CANU seizes over 226kg ganja, gun & ammo during Berbice operations
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has, over the past days, seized a quantity of cannabis, one shotgun and over 100 rounds of ammunition during...
Former Reg. 6 REO remanded to prison for causing death of Canje businessman
Former Regional Executive Officer (REO) for Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), Dr. Veerasammy Ramayya, has been remanded to prison over the death of businessman Ishwarnauth...
Reg. 3 records 189% increase in fires as deliberate burning sparks concerns
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has raised serious concerns over a 189 per cent increase in fire incidents across Region Three (Essequibo Islands–West Demerara)...
