Tens of millions in path of US snow storm
(BBC) A powerful snowstorm is sweeping through the north-eastern US, with warnings in place for 14 states affecting more than 60 million people.
Some parts...
Paternity case halts Maradona cremation plans
The body of football legend Diego Maradona "must be conserved" pending a paternity case, an Argentine court has ruled, halting cremation plans.
Maradona died from...
Experts to probe Covid origins in China’s Wuhan
(BBC) A team of 10 international scientists will travel to the Chinese city of Wuhan next month to investigate the origins of Covid-19, the...
Covid vaccine: US drugs agency FDA to proceed with Pfizer approval
(BBC) The US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has said it will proceed with emergency use approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine.
In a statement,...
Politician named after Adolf Hitler wins election in Namibia
(BBC) A Namibian politician named after Adolf Hitler says he has no plans for world domination after winning a sweeping victory in local elections.
Adolf...
Congressman who fought for Guyana’s democracy elected Chair of US Foreign Affairs Committee
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was on Thursday elected to Chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee,...
UK approves Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine
(BBC) The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for mass vaccination.
Britain's medicines...
Covid vaccine: Moderna seeks approval in US and Europe
(BBC) Moderna is filing for US and European emergency regulatory approval of its coronavirus vaccine so that it can be recommended for widespread use.
Regulators...
Trump signals he is prepared to leave White House
(BBC) Donald Trump has said he will leave the White House if Joe Biden is formally confirmed as the next US president.
Answering reporters' questions...
US Supreme Court overturns limits of congregations
(BBC) The US Supreme Court has temporarily blocked New York from enforcing attendance limits at places of worship in areas hit hard by coronavirus.
In...
Recent Articles
$3.1B spent to transform 373 roads across Demerara County
The Ministry of Public Works’ Special Projects Unit (SPU) has completed upgrades to 373 roads across Georgetown, East Bank Demerara (EBD), East Coast Demerara...
25 more villages in Region 9 to benefit from water wells next year
The government plans to drill new wells in 25 additional villages across Region Nine as part of its 2025 work programme to achieve 100...
274 Guyanese trained in restorative justice in 2024
Approximately 274 individuals underwent comprehensive training in the restorative justice programme this year.
This is according to the Director of the Restorative Justice Centre, Orin...
$100k cash grants: Better systems needed to address long lines at distribution centres –...
The Ministry of Finance this week commenced the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant to public servants, including teachers.
However, some centres encountered some level...
GPL now has 67MW of backup power; projects underway to improve infrastructure
The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc. now has sufficient power to maintain 67 megawatts in reserve, according to Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo.
The...
“I don’t want to rub their noses in the dust but this is a...
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo today expressed his satisfaction at the US Exim Bank's approval of the over US$526 million loan for Guyana's Gas...
Uncensored 14 set to deliver a night of real comedy
Get ready for an evening where the comedy is raw and the laughs are genuine. Uncensored 14 is coming to the National Cultural Centre...
MoH receives $9M boats to address healthcare needs of remote communities
This morning, at the Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard Wharf, the Ministry of Health received two specialised maternal health boats, funded by GAVI through...
Traffic Advisory for event at Kingston Seawall today
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
An event is being held at the Kingston Seawall in proximity of the Bandstand and Esplanade today...
AmCham applauds historic approval of US$527M loan for Gte project
See full statement from the American Chamber of Commerce of Guyana (AmCham Guyana):
AmCham Guyana applauds the historic approval of a $527 million loan from...