Work begins on US$35M Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge
Works have commenced on the US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge, which has a maximum horizontal clearance of 32 metres and a vertical clearance of 11.5...
Opposition “anti-Berbice and anti-development” – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, on Wednesday, defended the government’s decision to construct a modern concrete bridge across the Berbice River to replace the...
Govt working with US enforcement, law firms to address social media posts inciting racism,...
The Government of Guyana has retained law firms in the United States of America to address matters relating to inciting racism and violence among...
PNC’s Congress Place owes $6.7B to M&CC – Jagdeo condemns move to slash political...
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has joined in condemning the move by the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) to reduce the taxes owed...
Reconstruction of Linden-Soesdyke Highway: TT/Guyana JV awarded contract; 300 locals to be employed
By: Trichell Sobers
A joint venture between Namalco Construction Services of Trinidad and Tobago and Guyanese firm Guy-America Construction Incorporated has been awarded the contract...
Above-normal temperatures expected from September to November
Above-Normal Temperatures Expected Across Guyana from September to November 2024: Potential Impacts on Health, Agriculture, and Livestock
The Hydrometeorological Service, Ministry of Agriculture, is forecasting...
Pres. Ali defends new Berbice Bridge modernisation plan
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has robustly defended his administration modernisation plans to allow for smoother interconnectivity between the counties of Berbice and Demerara,...
Govt to begin regularising Leeds village lands
Residents of Leeds Village in Region Six (East Berbice – Corentyne) will soon commence the process of getting their Certificates of Title for their...
38 B&B facilities conditionally approved for Cricket Carnival 2024
A total of thirty-eight Bed and Breakfast facilities have been granted conditional approval under the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce/Guyana Tourism Authority’s (GTA)...
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,...
Recent Articles
Pres. Ali to launch COI into killings during “troubled period” in early 2000s; ToR...
The Opposition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Alliance For Change (AFC) have continuously spoken about “extra-judicial killings” which occurred during the early...
Jagdeo announces automated border management system
The Guyana Government is moving to implement an automated border management system, likely starting with the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA).
Speaking about several digitisation...
Alleged domestic violence offender shot during scuffle with cops
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
An alleged Domestic Violence Offender, Jermaine Haynes, a 32-year-old construction worker from Little Diamond Squatting Area, East...
CPCE launches online classes for hinterland schools
The College of Education (CPCE) has launched online classes designed to empower teachers in hinterland schools.
Utilising platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft...
Ambassador Sasenarine Singh presents Letters of Credence to King Philippe of Belgium
On 19 September 2024, His Excellency Ambassador Sasenarine Singh presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Philippe, King of the Belgians, formally...
US$260M new Demerara River Bridge 67.8% completed
Construction of the US$260 million new Demerara River Bridge is approximately 67.8 percent completed, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill during a site...
Letter: What is wrong with having classes under the cashew tree?
Dear Editor,
The listening and grounding walkabout seems focused on the hinterland. With the stiflingly hot weather, what is wrong with classes being held outdoors,...
UG, Massy ink agreement to enhance student development & innovation
The University of Guyana (UG) and Massy (Guyana) Ltd., on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at providing UG...
Guyana reaffirms commitment to improving relations with Chile
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret'd), Mark Phillips reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Chile during a reception to mark the Spanish-speaking nation’s 214th...
Energy stakeholders in key meeting on ensuring reliable power supply
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret'd), Mark Phillips on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting with key stakeholders in the nation's power sector, at his Office on...