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$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...

Guyana among other countries to launch alliance to address organised crime with IDB support

        The Co-operative Republic of Guyana has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing regional security and justice by signing onto the 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝...

GRA to appeal court ruling on ‘source of funding’ for duty-free vehicle

  See full statement from the Guyana Revenue Authority:  Georgetown, GRA, December 12, 2024: Note is taken of the misconceptions and miscommunication in various sections of...

Norton’s salary & benefits amount to $1.8M for doing practically nothing – Jagdeo 

General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has rapped Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton over criticisms regarding government's recent salary increase...

Govt hopes to conclude negotiations for wage increase for other unionised workers – Jagdeo

This week, the Government of Guyana announced agreements with the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) and the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) to...

Police to establish tourism, oil & gas, aviation units next year

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is set to see major transformations in 2025 including the establishment of specialised units for the tourism, oil and...

APNU+AFC hiding from their track record in Govt – Pres. Ali

President Dr Irfaan Ali has blasted the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) for refusing to be held...

L. Seepersaud Maraj & Sons Jewellers expands with new boutique location

L. Seepersaud Maraj & Sons Jewellers (LSM Jewellers), a trusted name in the jewellery industry since 1935, has announced the grand opening of its...

Police records 20% reduction in fatal accidents

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has so far recorded a 20% decrease in fatal accidents in 2024 when compared to 2023 and a 9%...

30% of traffic offenders skip court for hearings, to pay fines

Some 30% of individuals charged with traffic offences or issued tickets fail to appear in court to answer to the charge or pay the...

Recent Articles

With dead husband & living in a shack, single mother of 3 struggling to...

For over 13 years, Yamanie Bepot has called a dilapidated zinc shack in Ordnance Fortlands, East Canje, Region Six, home. The 35-year-old mother of...

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...