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...
Anti-buggery laws, homosexuality & HIV/Aids behind bars
By Jomo Paul
– In most prisons across the world, condoms were once considered contraband as they incited same sex relations, something which is...
Guyana/Suriname urged to continue dialogue to resolve border issue
By Jomo Paul
– The Governments of Guyana and Suriname are being urged to continue bilateral discourse with the aim of resolving the current...
“Disingenuous” – Rohee raps Granger on crime situation
By Fareeza Haniff
– The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has taken President David Granger to task over comments he reportedly made last month to...
President declares November 1 as ‘Defence Force Day’
- President and Commander-in-Chief- of the Armed Forces, Brigadier David Granger has declared that November 01, this year and every year hereafter, will...
Tears flow as slain NYPD Officer laid to rest in Guyana
By Jomo Paul
– Teary eyes, gloom faces, pomp, ceremony, glowing tributes and masses of people were the highlights of the funeral of slain...
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...
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...
Jagdeo defends rental of second powership
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has explained the feasibility of renting a second power ship to meet the growing...