BUDGET 2020: Hamilton slams APNU/AFC for severely understaffing Labour Dept
The former APNU/AFC government was today flayed by Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, for the lack of attention it paid to labour-related issues during...
BUDGET 2020: Trotman commends Govt for measures in mining sector
Opposition Member of Parliament Raphael Trotman today commended the government for various measures in the budget aimed at revitalizing the extractive industries sector.
At the...
Berbice Chamber says unrest severely affected access to goods and services
The recent unrest on the West Coast of Berbice, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), has severely affected the delivery of goods and services to both Region...
Govt keen to tackle US$1.79B debt inherited
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Government is keen to tackle the US$1.79 billion debt it inherited, through a comprehensive debt management strategy and laws...
US Govt team arrives in Guyana ahead of Pompeo’s visit
A United States Government team arrived in Guyana yesterday where officials are slated to begin preparations for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit later...
Education Minister engages CXC Registrar on “special arrangements” for Guyanese students
As Guyana continues to grapple with the adverse effects of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand has been engaging education...
Persons who promote racism on social media to be penalised – President orders
Statement by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on the perpetuation of race hate in Guyana
As your...
President, Foreign Minister discuss Guyana’s Chairmanship of G77
President Irfaan Ali, on Friday, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hugh Todd and staff to discuss Guyana’s Chairmanship of the Group of 77...
Teaching to begin via TV, radio & online from Monday – Education Ministry
With schools being closed since March due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a decision has finally been made to have teaching recommenced in a strategic...
Direct pension payment begins in Region 1
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security continues its direct payment to pensioners who reside in remote locations countrywide.
On Monday, September 7, 2020...
Recent Articles
Solar panels stolen from school in Bartica; businessman, security officer arrested
See full statement from Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division #7 are investigating an alleged simple larceny that occurred between Friday, April 19, and...
Taxi drivers allegedly shot by vendor at Kitty Seawall
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
On April 17th, 2024, at about 23:00 hrs on the seawall near the Station in Kitty,...
Authorities still awaiting lab results on Berbice children who died last week
Authorities are still awaiting the results of lab tests conducted on samples taken from three Berbice children who died under unknown or unclear circumstances.
These...
Over 2800 dengue cases recorded for the year so far
Guyana has already recorded over 2800 dengue cases for 2024, advisor to the Ministry of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy has revealed.
Specifically, a total of...
Govt, CARICOM working for solution to Haitian crisis– President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has reminded the region that the Guyana government and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) continue to direct stringent efforts to the...
Edghill engages speedboat operators on unauthorised fare increases, other concerns
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, this morning met with boat operators that ply the Bartica and Supenaam route to address unauthorised fare...
Taxi driver busted with 22kg of ganja
A 53-year-old taxi driver was taken into custody following the interception of 22 kilograms of cannabis in his motorcar on Sunday last at High...
Over G$110M raised for the Palestinians following appeal during Ramadan 2024
The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), the Muslim Youth Organisation of Guyana, (MYO) and The Guyana Islamic Trust (GIT), are pleased to announce...
Letter: Unless PPC is given authority, it cannot cancel any contracts
Dear Editor,
The Public Procurement Commission’s publication of the report has sparked a deluge of commentaries from politicians, media personalities, and social media commentators. Based...
Guyanese scholar Dr Vivian Rambihar inducted into Walk of Fame
Dr. Vivian Rambihar, a globally renowned Toronto cardiologist, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, author and global community activist for close to...