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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

GTU’s claim of non-discussion of teachers’ salaries in MoE engagements untrue – CEO tells...

Chief Education Officer (CEO) Saddam Hussain has countered claims made by the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) in its court proceedings that it was never...

March 2020 election anniversary: Guyana’s democracy must never be threatened by riggers again –...

Saturday marked the fourth anniversary of the March 2, 2020, General and Regional Elections and with one year to go before the next elections,...

Dr Asha Kissoon an imposter, refusing to relinquish parliamentary seat – ANUG

See below for a statement from A New and Unity Guyana (ANUG) on the occupation of the Joinder Seat in the Parliamentary Opposition:  On 2nd...

Teachers’ strike: GTU, Govt to continue mediation on Monday

The Guyana Government and the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) will continue their mediation on Monday in an effort to end the stalemate that has...

Venezuela Border Controversy: CARICOM renews “solid support” for Guyana’s sovereignty

The Caribbean Community has reiterated its support for Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the ongoing border controversy with neighbouring Venezuela. During the recently concluded...

Pres Ali says regional leadership; support important to resolving Haitian

…as Haiti PM commits to holding elections by August 2025 President Dr Irfaan Ali has underscored the importance of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) as a...

Guyana-Venezuela talks: President Lula critical to ensuring regional stability – Pres Ali

…Caricom-mediated talks a blueprint for world – Dominican PM President Dr Irfaan Ali has described his Brazilian counterpart, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who...

Govt distributes $10M in steel and cement subsidy in Reg. 6

Some $10 million worth of steel and cement subsidies were on Wednesday distributed to 130 residents of Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) as they prepared...

Gov’t launches online portal for old-age pension, public assistance applications

Persons eligible for pension and public assistance can now apply for these services from the comfort of their homes, as the Human Services and...

Greenwich Park residents sign up for land titles

Several households in Greenwich Park (North)-Parcel 26, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) will soon receive their Certificate of Title, with the Ministry of Housing...

Recent Articles

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...