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Guyanese tired of “race politics” – Todd

Foreign Affairs Minister Hugh Todd has argued that the issue of “race politics” need to be put to rest. During his budget presentation on Thursday,...

Sand Hill murder: Family in fear as suspects remain at large

The family of Ray Wame Narine, a miner of Spring Garden, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), who was shot dead during an attack by...

Coalition govt brought sugar to its knees – Jagdeo

Addressing a commemoration ceremony for the Enmore Martyrs on Friday, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo told the gathering that the remembrance of the sacrifices made...

Guyana expects “unanimous support” as UNSC meets to consider request on border controversy

    The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will be meeting today to consider Guyana’s request for intervention, amid Venezuela’s blatant violation of the International Court...

ExxonMobil confirms 14 workers test positive for Covid; operations unaffected

ExxonMobil’s Public and Government Affairs Advisor, Janelle Persaud has confirmed that 14 rotational workers supporting the company's operations offshore Guyana have tested positive for...

Man busted with $11.6M worth of ganja

A 48-year-old man was on Sunday busted with 85lbs of ganja worth some $11.6M. Sean Benjamin was driving a motorcar when he was intercepted with...

Guyana records 14.38% increase in visitors in June

The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has recorded a 14.38 percent increase in visitors with a total of 24,899 for the month of June when...

$1.2B contracts inked to rebuild Lusignan Prison

The Ministry of Home Affairs today signed contracts to an estimated $1.2B for the reconstruction of the Lusignan Prison. Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn said...

Govt distributes $47M to dialysis patients

…plans to offset lab, medication costs in future In filling its promise to offer assistance to dialysis patients, the Government through the Health Ministry on...

Man previously jailed for robbing cop gets bail on similar charge

A man, who was sentenced to 50 months’ imprisonment back in 2018 after he pleaded guilty to robbing a policeman, has found himself back...

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GDF rank struck, killed by truck during annual walk

A Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Sergeant was struck down and killed by a vehicle while participating in the Force’s annual walk. Dead is Sergeant Deslyn...

Guyana will aggressively pursue oil for national development – Pres Ali to BBC

  An interview between President Dr Irfaan Ali and Stephen Sackur, the host of BBC’s “HardTalk” show, saw the Head of State forced to defend...

11 homeless after fire flattens Angoy’s Avenue houses

  Eleven people are now homeless after fire destroyed two houses at Angoy's Avenue, New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) on Wednesday. Rudolph Majeet disclosed that...

EPA orders rice farmers to desist from burning fields

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered rice farmers across the country to desist from burning their fields. See full advisory:  

‘Oil spill’ legislation to be tabled later this year – VP Jagdeo

A comprehensive oil spill legislation will be tabled in the National Assembly later this year, setting out the proposed procedures for oil spill preparation,...

Health Ministry begins chickenpox vaccination drive at Lusignan Prison

The Ministry of Health has commenced the administration of chickenpox vaccines to the general population at the Lusignan Prison, as the Guyana Prison Service...

Letter: Why does Dr Vincent Adams believe that he should not have been fired...

Dear Editor, In 2015, Permanent Secretaries Collin Croal and Nigel Dharamlall mounted political platforms during the General Election campaign, and both subsequently resigned, as required...

Scholarships available for Guyanese to pursue higher education in China

With a holistic plan to ensure free and equitable education is provided to citizens, the Governments of Guyana and China continue to collaborate to...

From next year, Guyanese no longer have to travel to Suriname for Schengen visas...

The processing of Schengen visas will become available in Guyana next year following the opening of a French Embassy here – a development which...

Execution of Corentyne Bridge project should be marked by affordability & mutual benefit –...

See full statement from Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce: The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) applauds the recent meeting between Suriname's President H.E Chandrikapersad Santokhi...