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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Final touches being done on long-overdue Conversation Tree Road Project

Months after taking over the project from Trinidadian company, Kalco Guyana Incorporated, who had failed in delivering, S. Jagmohan Construction and General Supplies Inc....

Police hunting son who set parents’ house on fire

Police investigators are searching for a 23-year-old man accused of setting his parents’ home ablaze in Aishalton Village, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), on...

City Hall to ask Govt for bailout as garbage piles up in Georgetown

    The Georgetown Mayor and City Council are planning to approach central government for a subvention to purchase an additional garbage and dump truck as...

Rahkeem takes Royals to playoffs

Recalled Rahkeem Cornwall starred with a five-wicket haul as Barbados Royals crushed St Kitts & Nevis Patriots by nine wickets at Kensington Oval to...

Arguments continue today in GoG vs GTU appeal case

  The Government of Guyana's appeal in the case against the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) is ongoing in the Appellate Court, High Street, Kingston Georgetown. Attorney...

Orchestrated attempt to delay elections fraud trial; judiciary must act quickly – AG

  Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has described the delays in the election fraud trial as an "orchestrated attempt". He expressed concern...

US Security Advisor, Pres. Ali discuss concerns about violation of democratic processes in Venezuela

Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Call with President Irfaan Ali of Guyana Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer spoke on...

Police investigating use of fake old age pension, disability books

See full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has discovered that unauthorized copies...

‘You can’t just buy trucks and leave it at any road corner’ – Edghill

Warning that the practice of parking vehicles overnight on roadways must come to an end, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has revealed that...

Man charged with brutal murder of wife

James Lord called 'Jamesy', a 34-year-old sawmill operator from Sosedyke, was charged today with the offence of murder committed on Alexis Roxanne Harris, a...

Recent Articles

Sheriff St. crash highlights challenge of ensuring compliance with traffic laws – Edghill

Minister of Public Works Statement on the Tragic Accident on Sheriff Street It is with profound sadness that I address the tragic accident that occurred...

2025 pension books to have new security features

See full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security:       The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security wishes to advise the pensioners...

Hetmyer eager to light up GSLT20

Cricket fever is about to ignite in Guyana as local cricketing sensation Shimron Hetmyer gears up to represent the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the...

Colombian cargo airline launches operations in Guyana

Aerosucre S.A., a leading Colombian cargo airline, has announced the launch of scheduled cargo operations in Guyana, offering vital cargo services directly between Colombia,...

Better public transportation system needed in Guyana – Private Sector official

As the country continues to experience significant growth in a number of key sectors and attract more visitors, there is an urgent need for...

Temporary road closures from November 19-21 to facilitate visit of PM Modi

Between November 19-21 there will be temporary road closures to facilitate the visit of the Prime Minister of India. The following should be noted: 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡,...

Sheriff Street crash claims life of electrical contractor

Carlton Smartt, a well-known electrical contractor, lost his life this morning in a collision involving two large sand trucks on Sheriff Street, Georgetown. Eyewitnesses reported...

Health Minister urges men to engage in early screenings 

See full statement from the Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony: Guyana joins the international community to observe International Men’s Day 2024 under the theme:...

CANU seizes 8.3lbs of cocaine at Springlands ‘backtrack service’

Some 8.3lbs of cocaine was on Monday seized by officers of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) at the Eno Backtrack Service in Springlands, Corentyne,...

Miss Irene turns 100

      'Miss Irene' was born 100 years ago, on November 18, 1924.   As a child, she was Irene Douglas D’Souza but became Irene Douglas D’Souza-Plass when...