No-confidence motion: Nation should be proud that democracy prevailed- PSC
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) in a statement on the recently passed no-confidence motion said that it is satisfied that "democracy prevailed in our...
Govt says BCGI jobs not in jeopardy as Rusal sanctions to be lifted
In light of the development that the matter involving the sanctions which were instituted by the US Government against Rusal, is close to being...
Lands and Surveys Commission going digital, says CEO
Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC), Trevor Benn says the work of the agency is being...
Setting up LBI Lounge in the face of reduced earnings, joblessness a cynical move-...
Three months after the Estate Lounge at the defunct La Bonne Intention (LBI), East Coast Demerara sugar estate was described as an “air-conditioned rum...
Only 50% of loans for small businesses approved by banks- SBB
The Small Business Bureau (SBB) is still trying to get other commercial banks to come onboard with its programme to help finance ventures by...
Preference being given to existing clients under Small Business Bureau for Govt contracts
In an effort to avoid corruption in the Small Business Procurement Programme, which seeks to ensure that 20 per cent of Government contracts go...
Vendors hoping for increased sales during Christmas period
With Christmas only days away, Georgetown is buzzing with activities as Guyanese have taken to the city streets to do their shopping for the...
Fund Managers for oil finances must have proven track record- Opposition Leader
Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo is urging that a comprehensive look be taken into whatever firm is brought to manage Guyana’s oil and gas...
In addition to Guyana, Bank of Baroda exiting T&T, Ghana
Following the recent announcement from the Bank of Baroda that it will be pulling-out from Guyana’s shores, the India-based, State-owned entity is mounting a...
Berbice Bridge challenge: AG given more time to make submissions on unilateral takeover
The High Court has given the Attorney General’s Chambers two additional weeks to make submissions citing the legal arguments on which it opted to...
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Govt to file appeal in GTU case tomorrow
One month after delivering a ruling that the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU)-led strike in February was legal, High Court Judge Justice Sandil Kissoon has...
Top Cop meets US officials on improving GPF fingerprint identification system
Today, May 21, 2024, Commissioner of Police Mr. Clifton Hicken and members of his ELT team met with U.S. Embassy officials on enhancing its...
Memorial Site to be established for Mahdia fire victims – PM Phillips
A memorial site will be established in Region Eight to honour the 19 girls and one boy who lost their lives during the horrific...
EPA assessing water quality of Essequibo River
See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency:
The Environmental Protection Agency, in mid-May, successfully deployed a 2nd Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring System, at Bartica,...
Guyana reaped over 20 million pounds of cassava for 2024
Guyana has reaped more than 20 million pounds of cassava in 2024 in line with its developmental trajectory to increase food productivity.
This announcement was...
Pres. Ali pledges to advance agri prospects of Bonasika Creek
President Dr Irfaan Ali pledged to enhance the agricultural prospects of Bonasika Creek, during an early morning visit to the Essequibo River community today.
Among...
ExxonMobil eyeing gas appraisal drilling at Haimara 3 & 4 wells
Oil giant ExxonMobil’s drill programme for Guyana for this year and beyond, includes plans to further appraise two well sites, in order to gauge...
Letter: Teachers dancing to whose tune?
Dear Editor,
Dancing has dominated many a deliberation recently in Guyana and has been food for thought. The German teacher and author of “The Power...
Mahdia tragedy 1st anniversary: Separate memorial services planned for today
As Guyana reflects on the 20 innocent lives lost on May 21, 2023, during the tragic fire that ripped through the Mahdia Secondary School...
ERC urges appreciation for cultural diversity
See full statement from the Ethnic Relations Commission:
The United Nations (UN) designated May 21 as World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
This...