11-Y-O student found dead under hammock
An 11-year-old child was today found dead under a hammock in her yard.
Dead is Tinesha Johnson of Number 50 Village Corentyne, Region Six (East...
700 pensioners benefit from Salvation Army’s annual hamper distribution
Approximately 700 pensioners and persons from vulnerable groups, on Monday benefitted from the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas hamper distribution at its head office on...
$13M contract signed to build homes in Region 1
The Ministry of Housing and Water has signed a contract totaling $13M to kick-start the construction of ten homes in Region One (Barima-Waini).
The contracts...
Govt to spend $125B to upgrade health facilities across the country – Ali
The Government of Guyana, within the next three years, will be investing a whopping $125 billion into the healthcare sector for the enhancement and...
Mining surveyor chopped to death in Arumu Backdam
Mining surveyor Ricky Ambrose was yesterday found dead in the Arumu Backdam, Cuyuni.
Ambrose was a sworn land surveyor and ranger for the past 20...
$3.8M to rebuild 3 dilapidated bridges at Sophia
The Ministry of Housing and Water is investing $3.8 million to reconstruct three dilapidated bridges between Section ‘B’ and ‘C’ Turkeyen (Sophia), Georgetown that...
From kerosene lamps to solar power: transformation of Samville
When 59-year-old ‘Amanda’ moved into the community of Samville in March of 2014, there was no electricity there. The single mother of six had...
Agri Minister visits Mocha farmers, residents concerning flooding
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha today visited farmers and residents of Mocha Village on the East Bank of Demerara to address their concerns regarding the...
We’re now working, very actively on Guyana’s deep water harbour – Ali
The construction of a deep-water harbour linking Guyana with Brazil is still high on the agenda and according to President Dr. Irfaan Ali, overtures...
Institute of Academic and Vedic Studies launched at Uitvlugt
The Guyana Chapter of the Arya Samaj on Sunday cut the ribbon for the official launch of the Maharshi Dayananda Gurukula Campus at Ocean...
Recent Articles
Fire destroys clothing stall in Linden
See full statement from the Guyana Fire Service:
A fire of unknown origin was reported to the Linden Fire Station at 2:14 PM this afternoon...
Jagdeo worried about compromising evidence as elections fraud case drags on
The trial into fraud charges surrounding the 2020 General and Regional Elections is expected to continue on Friday, November 01, 2024, following several delays.
General...
Shooting of 6-Y-O: “Miceman” walks free as DPP withdraws charge
Proceedings in the Georgetown court of acting Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty took an unexpected turn on Wednesday when the case against Marcus, also known...
Diwali transcends boundaries of religion, ignites spirit of unity, radiates hope, happiness – Pres....
Diwali in Guyana has always been a community affair, given that the Festival of Lights, is one of the most anticipated religious observances for...
Historic significance of National Track & Field Centre highlighted at Deepavali Mahotsav
As Deepavali – the major Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance with light dispelling darkness- got...
Diwali Messages
Peoples Progressive Party
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends its warmest greetings to all Guyanese, particularly the Hindu community, on the auspicious occasion of Diwali,...
Brutus’ case does not make entire police force bad – Jagdeo
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus’ implications in financial crimes cannot be used to paint the entire Guyana Police Force (GPF) as bad, says...
Govt to clamp down on companies rotating foreign workers to avoid taxes
The Government is beginning to clamp down on companies which are rotating foreign workers to avoid remitting taxes to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA).
Vice...
Sarah Browne and Vickash Ramkissoon permitted as Parliamentary Secretaries – CCJ
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today (Wednesday, October 30) delivered a ruling which determined that Sarah Browne and Vickash Ramkissoon are permitted to...
Berbice man remanded for raping 9-Y-O girl
A 27-year-old man was today remanded to prison for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl.
The court heard that the girl had fallen unconscious and had...