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Benn wants 300-500 army, police recruits from Amerindian villages annually

Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, has called on indigenous leaders to encourage hinterland youths to join the disciplined services, during the National Toshaos...

Govt inks US$1.8M mineral mapping contract with US company

The Ministry of Natural Resources on Wednesday inked a US$1.8 million mineral mapping contract with US company, Global Venture Consulting LLC. The Mineral Mapping Project...

O&G waste treatment facility at Coverden was carefully screened – EPA 

See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken note of several recent articles related to the Oil...

‘Didn’t they know pit latrines existed? Why didn’t they fix it?’ – AG on...

The use of pit latrines by people in the interior region has attracted much public discourse after Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC)...

GTU, Ministry of Education ink agreement on salary increases, other benefits for teachers

After months of negotiations, the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) and the Ministry of Education (MOE) have inked a three-year agreement from 2024-2026 for salary...

‘We overdid it’ – Norton admits APNU+AFC was wrong to paint State properties in...

Leader of the Peoples National Congress (PNC) Aubrey Norton has admitted that the former A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC)...

Steady improvement of water quality in Central GT – GWI

See full statement from the Guyana Water Incorporated: The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) confirms that there has been steady improvement of the water quality in...

AFC wants to remain separated from PNC for now – Norton

With national elections slated to be held next year, the Alliance For Change (AFC) has told its former coalition partner that it wants to...

VP Jagdeo announces $100M to support CDCs from carbon credit payment

The sum of $100 million in carbon credit revenues has been set aside this year, to support Community Development Councils (CDCs), underscoring the government’s...

“Contractor has disappointed us” – Edghill on CJIA baggage handling system upgrade

Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has expressed his disappointment with the contractor installing an in-line baggage system at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). These...

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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...

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...