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Cop, civilian in custody after police vehicle damaged in ECD accident

A policeman and a male civilian are now facing charges following a two-vehicle collision on the East Coast Demerara Railway Embankment during which a...

UK Foreign Secretary renews support for Guyana’s territorial integrity, development projects

The United Kingdom has reiterated its support for Guyana's territorial integrity - a message that was relayed by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who...

Moco Moco Hydropower Station commissioned

Several communities in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) are slated to benefit from enhanced electricity supply with the commissioning of the 0.7-megawatt (MW) Moco...

South Ruimveldt blackout: GPL working towards power restoration by 9pm

Some 2000 households in South Ruimveldt, Georgetown are enduring over 18-hours of power outage after some utility poles were uprooted by construction works along...

40-Y-O woman electrocuted at Diamond worksite

A 40-year-old woman was on Thursday morning electrocuted at Plantation Great Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD) whist operating a machine at her workplace. Dead is...

Mother, daughter perish in Westminster fire

A 76-year-old woman and her 45-year-old daughter this morning perished in a fire at their home at Westminster, West Bank Demerara (WBD). Dead are Phyllis...

“There is no issue to discuss” – VP Jagdeo on expired Corentyne Block licence

Insisting that the Petroleum Agreement for the Corentyne Block offshore Guyana is still in place, the Canada-based Joint Venture of CGX Energy Inc and...

Female employees to get menstrual leave as GAWU, GGB sign pact

Negotiations between the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) and the Guyana Gold Board (GGB) have resulted in a consensus on various enhancements...

Bishops’ High School recognised as model CVQ Institution 

The Bishops’ High School has achieved a prestigious milestone, earning recognition from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) as a model institution for the implementation...

$100k cash grant distribution to begin in Regions 1, 4 and 8 soon

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has revealed that the distribution of the $100,000 will soon begin in Regions One, Four and Eight. "The next region...

Recent Articles

Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase completed, set for January handover to ExxonMobil

All three phases of the US$300 million Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase Inc (VEHSI) have been completed, with VEHSI Director Nicholas Deygoo-Boyer revealing that they are looking...

Suddie hospital conducted 644 surgeries in 2024

The Suddie Public Hospital in Region Two performed 644 surgeries in 2024, a significant increase when compared to the 502 surgeries conducted in 2023. This...

108 small contractors empowered through $1.5B in road contracts

The government’s latest efforts to foster self-development in citizens and empower local communities have resulted in some 108 small contractors from Region Five being...

Venezuelan envoy lauds Guyana for supporting migrants

The Guyana Government has come in for high praise from its Spanish-speaking neighbour, which has expressed gratitude to Guyana for its support and treatment...

Shoreline Estates to redefine modern living in Guyana with new ECD Condominium Project

Buddy’s Housing Development and Atlantic Builders Inc. are proud to announce the launch of Shoreline Estates, an exclusive, new condominium project set to redefine...

17-Y-O bandit shot dead during robbery on Aubrey Barker Road

A teenager was shot dead by a security guard on Friday night after robbing two females along Aubrey Barker Road, Georgetown. The dead bandit has...

Man, wanted for ECD murder, arrested in Berbice

A 27-year-old construction worker who is wanted for the fatal beating of a Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, man has been arrested by police...

Edghill threatens contract termination if progress not made at CJIA’s Admin Building by early...

Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has once again upbraided Avinash Contracting & Scrap Metal Inc for delays in the construction of the Administration Building...

Govt inks over $112M in D&I contracts for Linden

The Government on Friday awarded 52 contracts to the tune of $112 million for drainage and irrigation works in the mining town of Linden. Overseeing...

Min. Todd meets Venezuelan Ambassador on aggression tactic at border 

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd on Thursday met with His Excellency Mr. Carlos Amador Perez Silva, Ambassador of the Bolivarian...