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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Talks between MoE, GTU over salary increases collapsed

Full Statement from the Ministry of Education: This morning, the Ministry of Education met with representatives of the Guyana Teachers' Union (GTU) in the Ministry’s...

Caricom agrees with stakeholders on interim Presidential Council to replace Haitian PM

…Presidential Councillors to be barred from running in future elections Coming out of crucial talks among Caribbean Community (Caricom) Heads in Jamaica on how to...

Gov’t remains committed to supporting Venezuelan migrants – Min Todd

Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Hugh Todd on Friday chaired a meeting of the Multi-Agency Coordinating Committee to address the influx of Migrants...

Mechanised cane production imminent on 5000 hectares of Skeldon land

With the Government having set aside 5000 hectares of land in Skeldon for reintegration into the sugar industry, the government is also eyeing the...

PPP/C only party that can offer sustainable progress – GS

…warns parties looking to challenge PPP at 2025 polls to “come right” Reminding that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is the only party to deliver...

President Ali vows to protect Guyana’s ‘soul’, democracy

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali reaffirmed the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) commitment to national unity and the oneness of the Guyanese people, condemning...

Preparations “moving well” for PPP Delegates’ Congress – General Secretary

With approximately less than two months to go, preparatory works have commenced for the hosting of the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP’s) triennial Delegates Congress...

First Lady hands over business grants to 3 single-parent mothers

In observance of International Women’s Day, First Lady Arya Ali handed over three grants totalling $1.5 million to three single mothers to fund their...

GTU’s request for 20 per cent pay hike during COVID is unfair – VP...

– calls out Opposition for duplicity Negotiations between the government and the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) have resumed, and according to Vice President, Dr Bharrat...

Police spaces must be places of trust, confidentiality – Pres Ali tells cops

In calling for the build out of a highly professional Guyana Police Force (GPF), President Dr Irfaan Ali has posited that law enforcement spaces...

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Man wanted by Interpol arrested at Main Street Nightclub

Vitesh Jamnapersad Guptar, a businessman who was wanted by Interpol was arrested on Thursday at a popular nightclub along Main Street, Georgetown. A senior Police...

Chinese Landing urges gov’t to swiftly implement IACHR’s recommendations

The Chinese Landing Village Council has called on the government to swiftly implement the recommendations of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in Precautionary...

U.S, Guyana deepen law enforcement, security cooperation with US$300,000 funding

U.S. Ambassador, Nicole D. Theriot and Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn on Monday formalised a U.S. donation of funding and capacity-building opportunities as a...

Chinese-owned supermarkets urged to implement systems to safeguard businesses

In the wake of a fatal robbery at a supermarket in Eteringbang Landing, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), where a Chinese national was brutally killed and...

1 dead, 1 critical in Corentyne hit and run

One person is now dead and another is critical after being struck off a motorcycle on Sunday at Number 64 Village, Corentyne, Berbice. Dead is...

2 critical following 2-vehicle smash-up along Lethem-Linden trail

Two persons are critically injured following a two-vehicle collision along the Lethem-Linden trail on Sunday. The identities of those injured were not immediately available,...

Piling phase for US$260M new Demerara Bridge to wrap up in 3-4 months

– presently stands at 38% complete As the December 2024 deadline inches closer for the completion of the US$260 million Demerara River Bridge, the piling...

CWI CG United Women’s T20 Blaze: Guyana beat T&T by 7 wickets

Guyanese Women's spinner Plaffiana Millington captured 4 wickets to help Guyana beat Trinidad and Tobago by 7 wickets when action in the CG United...

UPDATE: Akeem Wong fatally shot after charging at officers with cutlass – Police

See below for a statement from the Guyana Police Force on the fatal shooting of prison escapee and double murder accused Akeem Wong during...

Breaking News: Prison Escapee Akeem Wong shot dead

Prison Escapee Akeem Wong was shot dead this afternoon by ranks of the Joint Services, a senior police source has confirmed. Details surrounding the incident...