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China “gifts” Guyana 30 containers of assets for Police Force- Ramjattan

...says 911 system to be up in 2 weeks Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan on Wednesday divulged to media operatives that a shipment of...

‘My career has been shattered’…says DSG on being dismissed over AG Williams’ ‘vendetta’

The Public Service Commission (PSC), with a mere six hours remaining before its term expired, terminated the services of Deputy Solicitor General (DSG) Prithima...

Govt collects $900M in taxes for oil, gas activities- Jordan

The Finance Ministry has collected approximately $900 million in taxes from activities connected to oil and gas for the first half of 2017. This was...

Legal challenge to Broadcast Amendment Bill filed by former Attorney General

Freedom Radio Incorporated, a private broadcaster, under the representation of Former Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall has moved to the High...

Several months after shutdown, former Wales Estate workers facing difficult times

Almost 10 months after the shutdown of the Wales Sugar Estate, many of the workers that were once gainfully employed as cane harvesters, are...

Communities Ministry usurping NPTAB functions, warns PPP/C

The Opposition says that recent decisions by Communities Minister Ronald Bulkan to usurp the powers — as set out under law – of the...

Finance Minister says no new tax measures in Budget 2018

Despite ongoing consultations on Budget 2018, Finance Minister Winston Jordan has revealed that no new tax measures will be taken. Instead, support will be...

Lotto Company granted go-ahead to expand ‘gambling ring’

Having complained of sagging profits, the Guyana Lottery Company has been handed a five-year renewable contract that allows it to introduce new games into...

Govt scrapping Sheriff Street road expansion in favour of housing programme

Government has announced that the multi-million- dollar Sheriff Street/Mandela Avenue Expansion Project has been scrapped, and the funds would be otherwise utilized for other...

“Enough sound-bytes” …Jagdeo forewarns of face-off at Business Summit

...says Ministers will not have Speaker’s 'cloak of protection' The Political Opposition intends to confront Ministers of Government in a no-holds-barred face-off without the protection...

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Antigua PM assures of financial stability as LIAT returns to Guyana

The arrival of LIAT 2020 at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Timehri on Tuesday, marked another important milestone in the development of Guyana’s...

PM Modi arrives in Guyana for historic three-day State visit

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali welcomed the Prime Minister of India, the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, Tuesday night, at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The...

US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect

(CNN) The United States has formally recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country’s president-elect following the disputed July 28 presidential election, Secretary...

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...