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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

50 companies eager to invest in Guyana’s Telecom sector – PM

Less than one month after the telecommunications sector was officially liberalised, the PPP/C Government has already received investment interests from some 50 companies. Prime Minister...

CARICOM Chair urges “credible and transparent recount” without further delay

Statement by the Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on CARICOM Observer Team for Guyana Elections Recount The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Observer Team for...

Govt assures ‘Safe City’ project will not breach privacy rights

The Guyana Government is assuring the public that its Safe City System will not infringe upon an individual's right to privacy. See statement from Ministry...

Pomeroon residents to benefit from free internet by September

Residents of Jacklow Village, Lower Pomeroon, will have internet access in and around their community before the end of September 2019. The primary school in...

First Lady takes ICT training to Bina Hill Institute

First Lady Sandra Granger on Tuesday morning said that she was pleased to launch the nationally certified programme, the Information and Communication Technology workshop,...

Starr Computer launches Innovation Centre

Starr Computer in collaboration with its international partners Wednesday launched its Starr Innovation Centre, which was specifically designed to promote modern educational development starting...

Drone permits necessary for drone owners, importers- GCAA

Importer, owners and operators of drones are now being cautioned by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of using the aerial device without a...

Facebook to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger

(BBC) Facebook plans to integrate its messaging services on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. While all three will remain stand-alone apps, at a much deeper...

Govt has no plans as yet for ICT in nursery schools

At a media conference hosted at the Telecommunications’ Ministry on Monday, a representative who spoke on behalf of the subject Minister, Catherine Hughes admitted...

No legislation in place to protect online shoppers

Although the number of persons now rushing to the online markets have increased significantly in Guyana, the country is still dragging behind as it...

Recent Articles

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...