M&CC seeks to reduce APNU’s billions in taxes owed
The Georgetown Mayor & City Council (M&CC) on Monday passed an ‘Institutional Rate Policy’ seeking to exempt political parties from paying rates and taxes,...
President announces improved internet connectivity, low data costs for North Pakaraimas
President Dr Irfaan Ali today told residents in the North Pakaraimas, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) that his government is working towards improved connectivity and low...
Contract to be signed tomorrow for Soesdyke/Linden Highway reconstruction project
The reconstruction of the Soesdyke-Linden Highway is set to make significant progress with the contract signing scheduled for Wednesday, August 29, 2024.
The signing ceremony...
Teachers will be compensated for marking, supervising SBAs & Grades 5 & 6 mock...
The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce that a Memorandum of Agreement which delivers substantial improvements to the compensation and benefits for teachers...
Govt exploring possibility of bridging Leguan & Wakenaam – Pres. Ali
The Government is exploring the possibility of bridging the Essequibo Islands of Wakenaam and Leguan, according to President Dr Irfaan Ali.
He said considerations are...
Guyana produced 94,000 hatching eggs this year
With 94,000 hatching eggs produced so far this year, Guyana is aggressively working to increase its production of this commodity.
This was stated by Minister...
US$260M Demerara River Bridge 64% completed
The US$260 million New Demerara River Bridge, a key project to alleviate traffic congestion caused by the current Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB), is now...
Works begin on Ogle-Eccles 4-lane highway
Construction works on the Ogle-Eccles four-lane highway, which will link the East Coast of Demerara to the East Bank of Demerara, commenced today, and,...
Amerindian villages now legally own 16.48% of Guyana’s landmass
The government has made significant strides in empowering the land rights of its indigenous people, with Amerindians now holding legal tenure for 16.48 per...
PPP youth arm eyes 900 new members in Region 1
The Progressive Youth Organisation (PYO) – the youth arm of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) – is looking to grow its membership across...
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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
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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...