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Mark Phillips is new GDF Chief of Staff designate

President Donald Ramotar, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Chairman of the Defence Board has approved the promotion of Colonel Mark Phillips to Brigadier. He...

Man on $75,000 bail for attempting to commit ‘break & enter’

Thirty – six - year old George Khan of 71 Second Street Alexander Village appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore charged for attempting to commit...

Security guard remanded for stealing from his employer

A guard attached to MMC Security Service was further remanded to prison on a simple larceny charge. Julian Winter pleaded not guilty to the...

Surendra Engineering challenges AFC to provide ‘hard evidence’ on allegations

The company contracted to construct the Specialty Hospital at Turkeyen – Surendra Engineering Company Limited (SECL) – is challenging the Alliance For Change (AFC)...

12 – year – old dies in Berbice accident

Investigations are being conducted into a fatal accident that occurred today Friday August 23, 2013, on the No. 5 Village Public Road, West Coast...

Amaila Falls: It is impossible to say we killed the project – APNU Leader

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is not taking the blame for the death of the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project. At a press conference this...

Arrest warrant issued for cop charged with rape of 14 – year – old

An arrest warrant has been issued for Police Lance Corporal Huford David by Magistrate Fabayo Azore. The 36 - year - old cop of Sisters...

West Demerara communities forewarned to store water

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is advising customers of Onderneeming, West Minister, Parafaite Harmonie, Schoonord, Canal Number 1, Bagotsville and Nimes of a service...

APNU calls for Commission of Inquiry into Education System

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is alarmed at continuing reports of serious teacher discipline as the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has been obliged...

GT&T presents annual bursary awards

The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) on August 16, 2013 recognized the achievements of 17 of its employees’ children at the company’s annual...

Recent Articles

“It bothers me too” – Jagdeo on power outages

  Despite the heavy investment into the power ship to augment the supply of energy to the population, power outages continue to be a problem...

Pres. Ali to launch COI into killings during “troubled period” in early 2000s; ToR...

The Opposition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Alliance For Change (AFC) have continuously spoken about “extra-judicial killings” which occurred during the early...

Jagdeo announces automated border management system

The Guyana Government is moving to implement an automated border management system, likely starting with the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). Speaking about several digitisation...

Alleged domestic violence offender shot during scuffle with cops

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  An alleged Domestic Violence Offender, Jermaine Haynes, a 32-year-old construction worker from Little Diamond Squatting Area, East...

CPCE launches online classes for hinterland schools

    The College of Education (CPCE) has launched online classes designed to empower teachers in hinterland schools. Utilising platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft...

Ambassador Sasenarine Singh presents Letters of Credence to King Philippe of Belgium

On 19 September 2024, His Excellency Ambassador Sasenarine Singh presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Philippe, King of the Belgians, formally...

US$260M new Demerara River Bridge 67.8% completed

Construction of the US$260 million new Demerara River Bridge is approximately 67.8 percent completed, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill during a site...

Letter: What is wrong with having classes under the cashew tree?

Dear Editor, The listening and grounding walkabout seems focused on the hinterland. With the stiflingly hot weather, what is wrong with classes being held outdoors,...

UG, Massy ink agreement to enhance student development & innovation

The University of Guyana (UG) and Massy (Guyana) Ltd., on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at providing UG...

Guyana reaffirms commitment to improving relations with Chile

  Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret'd), Mark Phillips reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Chile during a reception to mark the Spanish-speaking nation’s 214th...