West Indies Rum Association to engage regional leaders on tax-free alcohol
The West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers Association (WIRSPA) plans to engage regional leaders on the issue of tax-free alcohol.
Chairman of the Demerara Distillers...
9-hours of ‘service interruption’ on May 19 – GPL
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has announced a nine-hour long interruption to the supply of electricity in areas in Georgetown and on...
Former NFMU Director’s role at Telecoms Agency being explored
Former Managing Director of the National Frequency Management Unit (NFMU) Valmikki Singh has responded to reports that he did not apply for a role...
Tullow oil gets tax concessions without Opposition scrutiny
It was a one sided affair on Wednesday, as Finance Minister Winston Jordan moved a motion in the National Assembly confirming tax waivers for...
Youth Week 2019 to focus on unemployment, mental health
Youth Week 2019 was launched Wednesday and involves the participation of some 5000 young people from across all administrative regions of Guyana.
Youth Week will...
Up to $15,000 for vending spots for carnival
Persons interested in vending during the upcoming carnival parade will have to pay between $10,000 and $15,000 for spots along the route.
City Hall officials...
Minibuses should not fuel up with passengers onboard – Code of Conduct
Minibuses are now prohibited from fuelling up their vehicles while passengers are on board, according to the Code of Conduct.
The practice of minibuses dipping...
Major sanitary regulations breached by fast food outlets
An alarming number of food outlets have breached sanitary regulatory requirements ranging from employees not properly washing their hands to the storage and preparation...
Hard Rock Café opens in Guyana
Hard Rock Café, an international franchise, has opened its doors to Guyana at the Movietowne Mall, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown.
The restaurant, famous for its wide-ranging...
Exclusion of commercial, office space from CJIA contract to push local content – Jagdeo
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has clarified that while the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) expansion project contract did not initially cater for certain amenities;...
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Man found dead in car on Heroes Highway
Police ranks from Regional Division #4B today discovered the body of a male in a motorcar along the Heroes Highway, East Bank Demerara.
Based on...
WCD labourer busted with ganja
A 30-year-old labourer has been arrested after police found a quantity of marijuana at his Best Village, West Coast Demerara home.
The discovery was made...
Pensioner killed on EBD roadway
A pensioner was killed Saturday night on the East Bank Demerara Public Road after a motorcar crashed into his electric bike.
Dead is 81-year-old Donovan...
Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes, search under way
DUBAI, May 19 (Reuters) - A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain...
New ramp, dredging, road upgrades for fisherfolks at Ogle outfall
Fisherfolks operating at the Ogle Outfall on the East Coast of Demerara will benefit from a new ramp to bring their boats onshore and...
“Every single person must be employed” – Pres. Ali as Welding Certification programme rolled...
Employment has been guaranteed for Guyanese participating in a new welding programme being facilitated by the Guyana Government through the School of the Nations...
MMA-ADA receives $110M excavator to advance agricultural works
The Mahaica-Mahaicony Abary- Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) at Onverwagt, Region Five on Saturday received a $110 million Amphibious Excavator to aid in the efficient...
Nearly 5lbs of ganja found at La Grange
Police in Regional Division #3 have unearthed close to five pounds of marijuana in an abandoned workshop at La Grange, West Bank Demerara.
The discovery...
Guyana to host regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July
See below for a statement on Guyana hosting the regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July:
The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s...
Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2025 set for February 18-21
See below for a statement on the 2025 hosting of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo:
The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain...