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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

President Ali named Caribbean Global Leader 2024

See full statement from the Caribbean Global Awards: Caribbean Global Leader 2024 is President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali (Guyana) The Caribbean Global Awards is delighted to...

‘We are not naïve; we are very watchful of what is happening’ – Pres....

President Dr Irfaan Ali has reiterated Guyana’s commitment to a peaceful outcome of the ongoing border controversy with its South American neighbour – Venezuela...

‘We are not going to let our guards down’ – VP Jagdeo on Venezuela’s...

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo today assured that the Government of Guyana remains vigilant as President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro promulgates the “Organic Law...

“Speak, don’t be afraid of management” – President Ali tells sugar workers

President Dr Irfaan Ali has promised a better package for sugar workers, but this will be realised with higher production. This was disclosed when the...

Works to upgrade well in Fort Island to be completed in two weeks –...

About 120 residents, 33 households, of Fort Island, along the Essequibo River in Region Three will be provided with a reliable supply of potable...

Election fraud cases: Hearing on constitutional challenge adjourned to May 15

The hearing on the constitutional challenge brought by two of those accused of electoral fraud offences has been adjourned until next month, even as...

Guyana rejects Venezuela’s latest aggression, alerts int’l community

Statement by the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana has taken note of the action taken...

Deficit in technical human capacity causing GPL operational challenges – Pres. Ali

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has said the human technical capacity of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) company is currently facing a deficit,...

Justice Carl Singh to chair Constitutional Reform Commission

Newly sworn-in commissioners of the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) have been encouraged to execute their responsibilities diligently and with dedication, as they take on...

CJIA to be further expanded with new admin building, airline offices

As part of the government’s move to expand the physical infrastructure of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), a new and improved commercial centre,...

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Better public transportation system needed in Guyana – Private Sector official

As the country continues to experience significant growth in a number of key sectors and attract more visitors, there is an urgent need for...

Temporary road closures from November 19-21 to facilitate visit of PM Modi

Between November 19-21 there will be temporary road closures to facilitate the visit of the Prime Minister of India. The following should be noted: 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡,...

Sheriff Street crash claims life of electrical contractor

Carlton Smartt, a well-known electrical contractor, lost his life this morning in a collision involving two large sand trucks on Sheriff Street, Georgetown. Eyewitnesses reported...

Health Minister urges men to engage in early screenings 

See full statement from the Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony: Guyana joins the international community to observe International Men’s Day 2024 under the theme:...

CANU seizes 8.3lbs of cocaine at Springlands ‘backtrack service’

Some 8.3lbs of cocaine was on Monday seized by officers of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) at the Eno Backtrack Service in Springlands, Corentyne,...

Miss Irene turns 100

      'Miss Irene' was born 100 years ago, on November 18, 1924.   As a child, she was Irene Douglas D’Souza but became Irene Douglas D’Souza-Plass when...

Sugar worker killed in Corentyne highway crash

          A weeder attached to Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) Albion Estate passed away on Monday afternoon after being hit by a car traveling along the...

Corentyne farmer dies after being beaten by friend

A Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) farmer died on Saturday, one day after being hit in the head by a friend with whom...

Kingston Wharf temporarily closed to ease traffic during Modi’s visit

              The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has announced the temporary closure of the Kingston Wharf Facility at Battery Road, Georgetown from Monday, November 18, 2024,...

Wages increase for sugar workers as GAWU, GuySuCo negotiation underway

Sugar workers from across the country will soon benefit from improved wages among other benefits. These perks for sugar workers were revealed by President...