Delay in 2nd dose Sputnik may be due to Russia’s Covid spike – Dr...
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony says the delay in the arrival of the second doses of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine may be...
4 more COVID-19 deaths recorded, 115 new cases
The Ministry of Health has announced that four more persons, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. This takes the total...
Duo arrested over 504 grams cocaine bust
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) yesterday arrested two persons in relation to a 504 grams cocaine bust in Georgetown.
Those arrested are Cordell Moore, 47,...
Guyana’s 11th COVID-19 victim identified as former teacher
A Moruca, Region One (Barima-Waini) man has lost his life to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), making him Guyana’s 11th fatality from the virus. His...
Gov’t maintains there is a stone shortage; Public Works Minister lashes out at BK
By Kurt Campbell
The Guyana Government is maintaining that there is a shortage in domestically produced stones even as one local company continues to refute...
Regional peace depends on stopping Venezuela from advancing “threatening objectives” – OAS
See below the full statement from the Organization of American States (OAS):
The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS), with the firm...
Fire Service to launch Emergency Medical Services in November
The Guyana Fire Service is moving to align its services with international best practices. From November, the Fire Service will be providing an Emergency...
High demand for Guyana’s rice on int’l market – Min. Mustapha
There is a high demand for Guyana’s rice on the international market due to the shortage of the commodity globally.
During the sidelines of a...
Ailing baby dies after receiving medical treatment at Skeldon Hospital
The Regional Health Services Department has launched an investigation into the death of a 4-month-old baby at the Skeldon Hospital on Friday.
The infant was...
4 awarded with PM’s Innovative public education cash grant
Four innovative persons were today awarded with cash to develop their concepts in the “Innovative Public Education Cash Grant Competition 2022.”
The programme is an...
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Guyana partners with World Bank to modernise TVET sector
The Ministry of Education has embarked on aligning TVET with current and future labor market demands at both secondary and post-secondary education levels.
A critical...
Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting wildfires
In light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training...
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Over 3,000 persons already registered for PPP/C Congress – GS Jagdeo
The 32nd Congress of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is set for May 3-5, 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.
The Congress is the...
Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal
The government has relocated over 190 families who were squatting in the Success Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, and the riverbank along the East...
Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...
T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally
A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors.
The 19-member...
GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI):
Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks
The...
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...