Funds from French Gov’t to transform hinterland health centres into hospitals
- Minister of Public Health, Dr. George Norton has disclosed that some of the funds provided by the French Government, under a government-to-...
“Quality & integrity” of anti-narcotics personnel targeted with new US funding
By Jomo Paul
– The Government of Guyana and the United States on Friday November 06, signed an agreement for the provision of additional...
No political interference with new Housing board – Bulkan
- The newly reconstituted board of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) will be allowed to function independently, and in pursuit of...
Berbice Bridge deal should be sealed in “weeks” – Trotman
By Jomo Paul
– The Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) and the Government of Guyana are now sitting at the table for talks over...
Witness Protection Bill being reviewed
By Jomo Paul
– The Guyana Government is taking steps towards the establishment of a Witness Program in Guyana, which will see collaboration with...
Budget 2016 consultations underway; PSC concerned about state of economy
– The Ministry of Finance has commenced consultations on budget 2016, according to a release. Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, along with a team...
No merger of CANU and Police Narcotics Unit – President Granger clarifies
By Jomo Paul
– President David Granger says that the Government has not taken a decision to merge the Customs and Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU)...
Gov’t being “very stupid” in its response to rice, sugar woes – Teixeira
– Opposition Parliamentarian and Chief Whip, Gail Teixeira has criticized the APNU+AFC government for its handling of the grim situation facing the sugar...
Caribbean News Round-up
Woman, 8-months pregnant, raped on beach
- AN eight-months pregnant woman, liming on the Los Iros beach with her boyfriend on Monday afternoon, was...
Granger touts 3-prong approach to fight road carnage
By Jomo Paul
– The Government of Guyana is moving towards the implementation of a three-point plan that aims to alleviate the amount and...
Recent Articles
Mammologist found dead at Oku Backdam
See statements from the Guyana Police Force on the death of Meshach Pierre:
Police are investigating the death of Meshach Pierre, a 30-year-old male Mammologist,...
Blockchain technology for Govt agencies to prevent records tampering – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has announced that the administration is working towards introducing blockchain technology into several government agencies.
Blockchain technology is an advanced...
E-ID cards for issuance this year; persons 14+ can apply; Govt expects swift uptake
The Guyana Government anticipates a large and swift uptake of the electronic identification cards once they becomes available for issuance.
This is according to Vice...
Radio Host busted with over 30lbs of ganja; says she needed money for medical...
A 27-year-old radio host and singer was this morning busted with a large quantity of marijuana in her possession.
Shaima Muna, of Charlestown, Georgetown, has...
$261M pump station commissioned at Cozier
A $261 million pump station has been commissioned in Cozier, Lower Pomeroon, Region Two, bringing improved drainage and irrigation to hundreds of farmers in...
Falcons keep playoff hopes alive
Another intriguing match full of incident in Port of Spain saw the previous evening’s winners, Trinbago Knight Riders lose to Antigua & Barbuda Falcons...
GtE: Phase II: Govt invites proposals for 2nd power plant, NGL facility at Wales
Even as construction continues on its model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, the Guyana Government is already forging ahead with Phase Two of that initiative which...
‘We’re planning for the future’ – Jagdeo as over 6000 attend PPP youth camps
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is making significant strides in engaging the youth of Guyana, as highlighted by its General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo...
“It bothers me too” – Jagdeo on power outages
Despite the heavy investment into the power ship to augment the supply of energy to the population, power outages continue to be a problem...
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...