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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Progress being made in recovering state assets – Minister Harmon

- The State Asset Recovery Unit set up by the Government is making significant progress, according to Minister of State, Joseph Harmon. The Minister,...

Top Cop criticizes justice system

By Jomo Paul - The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has intensified its efforts to regain public trust and is looking to start from the...

PPP may be in parliament at next sitting

By Jomo Paul – Former Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr Roger Luncheon has hinted at the possible entry of the People’s Progressive Party...

Venezuela Opposition MPs propose legislation to create an Essequibo state

  – Former Guyana Ambassador to Venezuela Dr Odeen Ishmael has revealed that plans are afoot in the Venezuela’s congress to create an Essequibo...

Alexei Ramotar sent on leave; investigation launched into E-Governance project

- The Ministry of the Presidency (MOP) has decided to conduct an investigation into the financial arrangements of the E-Governance Project and as...

No State resources were abused for President’s birthday celebrations

- The Ministry of the Presidency has dismissed accusations by the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) that State resources were used and abused for...

President convenes emergency meeting on floods; CDC activated, more rainfall expected

- President David Granger at 4:00 am this morning, summoned an emergency meeting of the Cabinet, in light of the current flood situation...

Maduro announces setup of State Commission for Border Issues

– Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro announced on Wednesday the names of the officers who will make up the State Commission for Border Issues,...

Amended Former Presidents legislation slashes benefits of Jagdeo, Ramotar & Hinds

By Fareeza Haniff - Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman has confirmed that the benefits enjoyed by former Presidents have indeed been reduced as a...

PPP says Jagdeo’s return has received “overwhelming support”

– The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has responded to concerns raised by a group of protestors who are calling on the Party to...

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...