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Mexico commits US$2M for Institute of Creative Arts in Guyana

- The Government of Mexico has committed to the Guyana Government a sum of US$2M to aid in the construction of an Institute...

US pushing for more to be done in violence against women

– As the world observes November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW), the United States is...

Diwali 2016 date lands in controversy again

– 2015 is yet to conclude but already there is brewing controversy over the 2016 date for Diwali, with the Guyana Hindu Dharmic...

“Thought provoking” death penalty abolition confab begins today

By Jomo Paul – A conference organized by the European Union and the British High Commission on the abolition of the death penalty in...

No place for religious extremist militants – Gov’t

By Jomo Paul – With Trinidad and Tobago being dubbed a recruitment hub for religious extremists such as ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and...

Rohee warns Gov’t not to delay release of Walter Rodney COI report

By Fareeza Haniff – With a few days left before the report is completed on the Commission of Inquiry into the assassination of Dr...

‘Rohee should stop being bitter’ – Amna Ally fires back at PPP

– Minister of Social Cohesion, Amna Ally is not too pleased that the Opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) suggested that her ministry should...

President commits $1.2M annually to Scout Association

- During his induction as Patron of the Scout Association of Guyana (SAG), President David Granger announced that government will be making an...

“Where is the evidence?” – President addresses accusation of being a racist

By Fareeza Haniff – Head of State, David Granger has described accusations of him being racist as “groundless and malicious,” noting that he has...

US commends APNU+AFC Govt for setting date for LGE

By Jomo Paul - The United States has commended efforts by the APNU+AFC administration in its attempt to restore local government organs. The Government on...

Recent Articles

First precast girder installed for new Demerara River Bridge

Construction of the Demerara River Bridge entered a new phase Friday morning with the installation of the first precast girder. This horizontal beam, designed to...

600 Lindeners to get land at New Wismar Housing Development

The first set of residents at the New Wismar Housing Development in Region Ten were allocated their house lots moments ago at the Christianburg...

U.S. DEA partners with local law enforcement for narcotics investigation training

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in coordination with the DEA Georgetown Country Office, successfully conducted two intensive training courses on Basic and Advanced...

Canadian business delegation explores opportunities in Guyana

A high-level Canadian delegation, led by His Excellency Sébastien Sigouin, High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana, concluded a successful four-day visit to Guyana on...

31-Y-O miner dies in mining pit cave-in

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating an incident which resulted in the death of Owen Smith, a 31-year-old Gold Miner...

Nigel Hughes defends APNU+AFC’s 200 taxes, removal of students’ cash grant

Leader of the Alliance For Change Nigel Hughes has responded to the 15 questions posed by prominent letter writer Dr Randy Persaud. In his responses,...

High Court orders $24M compensation for unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus

      Justice Nigel Niles on Wednesday instructed the State to pay $24 million for the unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus which occurred on June 10,...

Over 300 businesses on show at GuyExpo 2024

        GuyExpo 2024 has highlighted the government’s strong commitment to fostering growth within the Private Sector, especially for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), as over...

Driver dies after crashing into utility pole

  Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Thursday night, resulting in the death of 41-year-old Mark Autar, who resided at Number 71...

‘Rich, foreign companies should pay their taxes’ – VP condemns M&CC’s tax waiver to...

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has joined in condemning the cash-strapped Georgetown Mayor and City Council for its granting of a 25 per cent...