“Don’t buy into this hysteria” – Jagdeo says new cybercrime law will target criminals,...
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday dismissed cries that the revised cybercrime law and associated regulations will target social media personalities.
Speaking during his...
Toll-free bridges a good initiative – Jagdeo defends move amid criticisms
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday disparaged criticisms regarding the government's intention to make major bridges across the country toll-free.
President Dr Irfaan Ali...
NA Market vendors protest municipality over increased rates
Vendors operating at the New Amsterdam Municipal Market staged a protest calling on the municipality to reduce stall rentals, claiming that the recent increases...
New National Defence Institute to be premier intelligence, security agency in the region –...
Aimed at educating joint services officers and their civilian counterparts using a defence, security, and development-focused curriculum, the National Defence Institute was launched on...
Councillors guilty of selling State lands to be charged – AG
Government lands owned by towns and communities cannot be sold or rented by the Mayor and Town Councils or the Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs),...
Nandlall announces revision of cybercrime law
A review of the Cybercrime Act is underway to address the use of the various social media platforms to “attack” private citizens, according to...
New members of Law Reform Commission urged to examine legal framework for Silica City
The new members of the Law Reform Commission were urged to develop a legislative framework specifically for the ‘Silica City’ project designed to be...
Guyana’s inflation rate continues to decline – Finance Minister
Guyana’s inflation rates decline due to the various measures implemented by the Government to ensure Guyanese weather global economic challenges, as conditions continue to...
Govt/LNDCH4 dispute: Arbiters to visit Gas-to-Energy project site
The three-member panel that had been selected to resolve the US$50 million dispute between the Guyana Government and the contractor for the model Gas-to-Energy...
No fee to cross new Demerara River Bridge – Pres. Ali
There will be no fee to cross the new Demerara River Bridge, President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced.
"On the completion of the new Demerara...
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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...
Nigel Hughes defends APNU+AFC’s 200 taxes, removal of students’ cash grant
Leader of the Alliance For Change Nigel Hughes has responded to the 15 questions posed by prominent letter writer Dr Randy Persaud.
In his responses,...
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...