Monkey Mountain gets facility to refine semi-precious stones, gems
A $10 million lapidary at Monkey Mountain, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) will be commissioned on Friday, November 1, 2019.
The facility will cater specifically for the...
GPL implements $80M initiative to improve electricity supply
The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) has implemented a new initiative which it assures will improve the supply of electricity to its customers.
GPL,...
NAREI aims to attract youths to agriculture sector through technology
Attracting young persons to join the agriculture sector through the implementation of technologies that support green practices is the main thrust of the National...
Expired baby food, other items seized as health officials swoop down on Essequibo Coast...
Expired baby food among other defective items were seized on Thursday as authorities from the Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department swoops down on businesses...
Republic Bank’s ATM services to be closed next weekend
Republic Bank Guyana Limited has advised its customers that it’s Automated Teller Machine (ATM) will be closed for a few days next week, extending...
Gaming Authority taken to court over failure to issue casino licence
The proprietor of Sleepin International Hotel and Casino Inc, Clifton Bacchus, has filed legal proceedings against the Gaming Authority after the company was not...
Guyana has second most oil discoveries in the world for 2019
By Jarryl Bryan
Oil and gas companies throughout the world have discovered over seven billion barrels of oil equivalent for the year 2019, but of...
Cancer survivors, patients and caregivers receive self-care vouchers
The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) in collaboration with partnering companies, has distributed 42 self-care vouchers to cancer survivors, cancer patients and caregivers...
Govt distances self from NAREI citrus fruits importation ban
…Agri Minister suggests higher tariffs
One day after the National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) Chief Executive Officer announced that it is completely restricting...
Stop selling plantain chips & get into manufacturing – Granger tells Berbicians
In what is considered a complete backpedaling of a his previous advice to young Guyanese, President David Granger has called on Berbicians to stop...
Recent Articles
Teen dies after being stabbed at Belle West
A 19-year-old male died in the hospital on Friday - one day after he was stabbed multiple times by a man with whom he...
Duo charged for murder of security guard
Two men were charged and placed before the court for the murder of security guard, Paul Waterman, who was killed during a robbery back...
NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders
Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...
“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production
Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of State, President Dr Irfaan Ali, recently...
Teens charged with murder of excavator operator
Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...
Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise
A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...
Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine
The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...
CH&PA remains committed to providing affordable housing to citizens but reiterates squatting is illegal...
The Housing and Water Ministry, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Friday stated that it remains committed to peaceful resolution as...
Onverwagt prawns project to yield an estimated $48M per crop
The prawns project being developed at Onverwagt, Region Five is poised to produce 12 tonnes of Vannamei prawns per crop, with each tonne expected...
AFC to hold 8th biannual conference on June 29
FULL STATEMENT:
The Alliance For Change (AFC) is pleased to announce its 8th Biannual Conference, which will be held on June 29, 2024, in Georgetown....