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Saturday, November 16, 2024

New Canadian High Commissioner reiterates interest in working with Gov’t to expand extractive sector

- Reflecting on the relationship shared between Guyana and Canada which began officially in 1964 took centre stage at a welcome reception held...

Agriculture Minister puts to rest fears surrounding Chinese deep sea fishing

By Kurt Campbell - Agriculture Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy says the final agreement with the Chinese fishing vessel to operate in Guyana’s waters...

CJIA conducts simulation emergency response; awaits evaluation report

By Kurt Campbell - The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Wednesday, November 6 displayed while also testing its readiness to respond to any...

‘Paper man’ loses leg in Essequibo Crash

- A 61 - year - old newspaper vendor Bhagwandin Naraine known as ‘Babugee’ and ‘Paper man’ of Lima Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast...

Major recycling operation to start soon

– Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Guyana and a Canadian Firm to recycle solid waste. Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr....

Sugar Production severely affected by weather – Dr. Ramsammy

By Kurt Campbell  - Agriculture Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy says the recent difficulties that sugar has faced in its production have largely been one of...

Guyana forging ahead in expanding bioenergy and reducing fossil fuel usage

By Kurt Campbell  – Agriculture Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has reaffirmed Government’s committed towards continuing the expansion bio-energy opportunities in Guyana through technical cooperation. Dr. Ramsammy...

No environmental impact anticipated from Chinese Deep Sea Fishing – EPA Official

– The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not predicted any harm to the environment if the Chinese investors are granted a license to fish...

Crane residents blast fire service as house burns to the ground

By Kurt Campbell – Several residents of Crane, West Coast Demerara lashed out at the Guyana Fire Service for its response to a fire...

Guyana Times/TVG reporters resign over “Glenn Lall” saga

– Three reporters - Leana Bradshaw, Whitney Persaud and Sabatini Daniels employed at Guyana Times/Television Guyana (TVG) Channel 28, resigned with immediate effect...

Recent Articles

First precast girder installed for new Demerara River Bridge

Construction of the Demerara River Bridge entered a new phase Friday morning with the installation of the first precast girder. This horizontal beam, designed to...

600 Lindeners to get land at New Wismar Housing Development

The first set of residents at the New Wismar Housing Development in Region Ten were allocated their house lots moments ago at the Christianburg...

U.S. DEA partners with local law enforcement for narcotics investigation training

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in coordination with the DEA Georgetown Country Office, successfully conducted two intensive training courses on Basic and Advanced...

Canadian business delegation explores opportunities in Guyana

A high-level Canadian delegation, led by His Excellency Sébastien Sigouin, High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana, concluded a successful four-day visit to Guyana on...

31-Y-O miner dies in mining pit cave-in

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating an incident which resulted in the death of Owen Smith, a 31-year-old Gold Miner...

High Court orders $24M compensation for unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus

      Justice Nigel Niles on Wednesday instructed the State to pay $24 million for the unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus which occurred on June 10,...

Over 300 businesses on show at GuyExpo 2024

        GuyExpo 2024 has highlighted the government’s strong commitment to fostering growth within the Private Sector, especially for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), as over...

Driver dies after crashing into utility pole

  Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Thursday night, resulting in the death of 41-year-old Mark Autar, who resided at Number 71...

‘Rich, foreign companies should pay their taxes’ – VP condemns M&CC’s tax waiver to...

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has joined in condemning the cash-strapped Georgetown Mayor and City Council for its granting of a 25 per cent...

Jagdeo defends rental of second powership

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has explained the feasibility of renting a second power ship to meet the growing...