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PPP wants reversal of gag order placed on Guyana Times

- The governing People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has come out in support of its Attorney General, Anil Nandlall who recently criticized a High...

Three months after passage in Nat’l Assembly Local Government Bills yet to receive presidential...

By Kurt Campbell   – It has been three months since the passage of the four Local Government Bills in the National Assembly and...

Canadian High Commissioner meets APNU Leader

– Canadian High Commissioner, Dr. Nicole Giles paid a courtesy call on the Leader of the Opposition, David Granger where she reaffirmed her...

Chinese Company commences runway extension works

- The extension of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) runway has begun in earnest with the contracting firm – China Harbour Engineering...

GTUC says all political parties should ensure establishment of Public Procurement Commission

- The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) has taken a serious objection to Opposition Leader David Granger’s statement that the establishment of the...

Williams seeks revision of salaries for members of Judiciary

- Member of Parliament and Opposition Member, Basil Williams will be inquiring about the salaries and emoluments of members of the judiciary along...

Environment Body weighs in on Chinese being granted license to fish in Guyana’s waters

- The Environmental Community Health Organization (ECHO) says it is paying careful attention to media reports that Guyanese authorities are contemplating granting license...

Guyana, among other countries at risk from computers donated by China

- In recent years, a number of Caribbean governments have been the recipients of personal computers supplied by foreign governments, but now reports...

No proper waste disposal in Kwakwani; market vendors refuse to pay rates and taxes

- Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development Norman Whittaker has vowed to do his best to address several issues...

Chinese will not be given license to fish near shore – Agri. Minister

– Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has made it clear that the Chinese will not be given a license to fish near...

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...