Guyana offers land to ‘Save Soil’ Movement
President Dr Irfaan Ali says that the Government of Guyana is committed to supporting the Global ‘Save Soil’ movement.
The President gave this assurance during...
Death of 2 miners: GGDMA calls on miners to adhere to, implement, good safety...
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has called for a closer examination of the practices of small and medium-scale miners.
This call has...
EAB overrules EPA’s decision to waive EIA for radioactive storage facility at Coverden
Amid protest by residents of Coverden, East Bank Demerara, over the significant health risk posed by the setting up of a radioactive equipment storage...
Storm wrecks several houses at Sophia
By: Amar Persaud
Several residents of Sophia, Greater Georgetown are now counting their losses after heavy winds damaged their houses.
Bernard Samuel, 67, of ‘C’ Field...
Govt examining ‘permanent solution’ to flooding in Kwakwani – Edghill
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said the Government will soon look at a permanent solution to the flooding situation in Kwakwani, Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region...
“Series of interventions” planned in response to flooding – VP Jagdeo
The current spell of heavy rainfall followed by flooding across communities will be addressed through a series of interventions planned by the Government to...
Govt delivers flood relief supplies to Suriname
The Government of Guyana, through the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) on Friday, made good on its promise to deliver relief aid to neighbouring Suriname.
Flood...
Guyana signs agreement with Norway, IDB to leapfrog solar energy future
(DPI) Following the signing of an agreement among Guyana, the Kingdom of Norway and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the reality of Guyana’s goal to...
Floodwaters rapidly rising in Kwakwani
During the last 24 hours, floodwaters at Kwakwani Waterfront and Lamp Island have risen about two to three feet respectively.
The outburst of the large...
$100M in grants available for locals interested in preserving the environment
Half a million US dollars, or Gy$100 million, in funding is available for local groups interested in executing projects that would aid in protecting...
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Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo
The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...
Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo
The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...
Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana
See full statement from Massy Motors:
Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...
Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica
Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.
Shawn Caesar,...
Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...
GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition
The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown.
Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...
Fire destroys sections of Linden Market
A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls.
The fire began at...
Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...
Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali
Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...
Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus
Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...