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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

President Ali vows to protect Guyana’s ‘soul’, democracy

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali reaffirmed the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) commitment to national unity and the oneness of the Guyanese people, condemning...

Preparations “moving well” for PPP Delegates’ Congress – General Secretary

With approximately less than two months to go, preparatory works have commenced for the hosting of the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP’s) triennial Delegates Congress...

First Lady hands over business grants to 3 single-parent mothers

In observance of International Women’s Day, First Lady Arya Ali handed over three grants totalling $1.5 million to three single mothers to fund their...

GTU’s request for 20 per cent pay hike during COVID is unfair – VP...

– calls out Opposition for duplicity Negotiations between the government and the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) have resumed, and according to Vice President, Dr Bharrat...

Police spaces must be places of trust, confidentiality – Pres Ali tells cops

In calling for the build out of a highly professional Guyana Police Force (GPF), President Dr Irfaan Ali has posited that law enforcement spaces...

Guyana, India offers enormous trade, investment opportunities – Foreign Secretary

inaugural Guyana-India Virtual Trade and Investment Summit 2024 held Guyana and India’s economic performance globally presents a convenient environment for the expansion of trade...

Security, land matters top agenda – Pres Ali to Bartica miners, boat operators

…as Top Cop, other officials to do follow-up visits to address concerns Security and land matters were at the top of the agenda when President...

ANUG calls on Dr Asha Kissoon to vacate parliamentary seat

…Parliament has “no power” to remove her – Clerk A New and United Guyana (ANUG) on Tuesday called on the Leader of The New Movement...

GPSCCU election: Confusion erupts as new elected management blocked from convening meeting

…former management writes Co-Op officer claiming electoral breaches An attempt by the Guyana Public Service Cooperative Credit Union (GPSCCU) to convene a meeting on Monday,...

Fishing licence woes: “We are not running away from our responsibility” – Pres Santokhi

Surinamese President Chandrikapersad Santokhi has reassured Guyanese that his government was not running away from honouring its years-old commitment to resolve the age-old fishing...

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Sheriff St. crash highlights challenge of ensuring compliance with traffic laws – Edghill

Minister of Public Works Statement on the Tragic Accident on Sheriff Street It is with profound sadness that I address the tragic accident that occurred...

2025 pension books to have new security features

See full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security:       The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security wishes to advise the pensioners...

Hetmyer eager to light up GSLT20

Cricket fever is about to ignite in Guyana as local cricketing sensation Shimron Hetmyer gears up to represent the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the...

Colombian cargo airline launches operations in Guyana

Aerosucre S.A., a leading Colombian cargo airline, has announced the launch of scheduled cargo operations in Guyana, offering vital cargo services directly between Colombia,...

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...