Man escapes as Police find 43 lbs ganja in Region 10
Police ranks from Mackenzie, Aroima and Kwakwani Police Stations in Regional Division #10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice) on Friday conducted a River Patrol between Kwakwani...
Ann’s Grove shopowner arrested after 102.7 grams marijuana found
Police on the East Coast of Demerara have arrested a shopowner after a raid unearthed 102.7 grams of Cannabis.
Acting on information received, a Police...
Four homeless after Berbice fire destroys two buildings
Four persons are now homeless after two buildings up in flames on Friday afternoon at Lochaber, West Canje, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) – a...
169 cancer diagnosis recorded last year as Health Ministry looking to enhance services nationwide
The Ministry of Health is actively engaged in broadening its cancer services, extending its reach to remote regions throughout the country.
Dr. Dianele Drepaul, Coordinator...
Census continues with accuracy, validity among primary concerns
As the 2022 census continues, the Bureau of Statistics is emphasising on ensuring accuracy, validity, and quality in the process and its data.
Chief Statistician...
Fire Service battling wildfire at Rome, EBD
See below for a statement from the Guyana Fire Service on a raging wildfire on the East Bank of Demerara:
A raging wildfire is currently...
President Ali unveils special programme targeting social issues in 2024
In a significant announcement, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed a forthcoming special programme aimed at tackling social issues in 2024. Collaborating with non-governmental...
Sheriff Group to construct $1.3B mega mall at Palmyra, Berbice
The Sheriff Group of Companies is poised to commence the construction of the Sheriff Mall, a transformative project set to reshape the landscape of...
Venezuelan national killed in WCD accident
A 40-year-old Venezuelan national of Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara (WCD) was this morning killed in a road accident which occurred in the same community.
Pedal...
GPHC removes fees for knee & hip replacement surgeries
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is today announced that, effective immediately, it will be offering knee and hip replacement surgeries, including revision procedures,...


































