Contractor given 100 years to repay $6M in overpayments
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was left in a state of alarm on Monday, when it was revealed that the Region Nine (Upper Takatu/Upper...
Plans underway for new four-lane structure; Stanleytown bridge reopens
Following swift restoration efforts, the temporary bridge in Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara has reopened to all vehicles, including trucks with a weight limit of...
AFC leaders still calling for removal of names from NRR despite court ruling
Leaders of the Alliance for Change (AFC) on Friday called for the scrapping of the existing National Registrar of Registrants (NRR) used by the...
“Apologies for what?” – AFC’S Nigel Hughes on attempts to derail 2020 elections
In a bold statement at the Alliance for Change (AFC) weekly press conference on Friday, party leader Nigel Hughes declared that the AFC stands...
First Lady tells int’l conference: ‘Guyana offers blueprint for sustainable growth’
DOHA, Qatar (November 1, 2024) – As Guyana continues to attract international attention as a new petroleum producing state, First Lady Mrs Arya Ali...
BoG has enough reserves to stabilise foreign currency market, if necessary – Jagdeo
The government is carefully monitoring the foreign exchange ensuring there is a stable exchange rate and balancing Guyana’s currency’s value to prevent excessive appreciation...
Home Affairs agencies to be fully automated by August 2025
The functions of all agencies under the Ministry of Home Affairs will soon transition to an automated system to streamline processing, and ensure a...
LCS to work with Immigration Unit for coordinated oversight of work permits for O&G
The Local Content Secretariat (LCS) will soon be working with the Immigration Unit under the Home Affairs Ministry for a more coordinated approach to...
PM Phillips reaffirms Guyana’s commitment to clean energy transition at OLADE meeting
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips reaffirmed Guyana’s ongoing commitment to sustainable energy development through its Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, during his...
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...
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Guyana honoured as climate transparency leader; joins ranks with Japan, Netherlands Singapore
Guyana has been honoured as the only country in the Caribbean Community (Caricom) to be recognized as a champion of climate transparency. It has...
Guyana seeking partners to develop hemp industry – Pres. Ali tells UK trade mission
With the legislation having been in place since 2022, the Guyana Government is now actively moving to develop a local hemp industry and is...
Letter: Questions for Nigel Hughes
Dear Editor,
Nigel Hughes has been getting lots of attention recently. As next year rolls around, however, and as the nation begins to focus on...
Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre tasked with establishing nature tourism facility
In a bold step towards sustainable forest management and eco-tourism, the Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre has been commissioned, positioning Guyana as a leader...
Corentyne dog killers apologise; case dismissed
The two men who were before the Number 51 Court, Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) for allegedly killing a dog, have accepted the...
2nd powership to be stationed in Demerara River, to supply 75 megawatts of power
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh and Minister within the Ministry...
Paramakatoi to get new $799M airstrip
Paramakatoi in Region Eight is undergoing significant infrastructural development with a $799 million investment earmarked for a comprehensive upgrade of its airstrip.
This investment is...
Pres. Ali engages Republic Bank Guyana on Silica City
President Dr Irfaan Ali met with an executive team from Republic Bank Guyana at State House on Tuesday.
The team was led by Stephen Grell,...
Linden running out of burial space – Mayor
Noting that the township of Linden records an average of 20 deaths per month, Mayor Sharma Solomon said the Town Council is currently in...
Armed bandits rob Corentyne vendor
By: Andrew Carmichael
Some ten weeks after her husband died, a Corentyne roadside vendor was met with another tragedy when two armed bandits last evening...