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PPP says it’s ‘categorically opposed’ to any increase in Berbice Bridge tolls

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) says it is 'categorically opposed' to any increase in the Berbice Bridge tolls and is rebuking the incumbent Administration...

GO-Invest conducts investment promotion during Lethem Town Week

As part of its efforts to educate citizens and foreigners about the opportunities available in Guyana for investment, the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest)...

ICC Women’s World T20: Period for vending opens at Providence

The organizers for the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s World T20 which opens on November 9 at Providence are in the process to...

Guyana and Newfoundland sign MOU to enhance cooperation in Oil and Gas

Guyana’s developing oil and gas industry will benefit from learning experiences from the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador which has more than 30...

PSC wants “empirical evidence” from Minister Jordan on “proceeds of the drug trade”

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) says it has taken note of the recent statement by Minister of Finance Winston Jordan on the impact of...

Guyana needs help in developing oil & gas local content- Canadian Envoy

Guyana does not have enough capacity to develop a policy for local content in the oil and gas sector and would need foreign help...

Sugar woes: President promises severance, says ‘we won’t sell off the family jewels’

President David Granger has made a promise that dismissed sugar workers will receive the balance of their severance payments when Parliament reconvenes, next Thursday. The...

Sod turned for new CDC building in Linden

The construction of a new Community Development Council (CDC) office, at Washerpond Road, Mackenzie Linden, will commence within the next three weeks. The one-storey modern...

Guyana sees export growth in rice, other commodities to Cuba

Guyana’s Ambassador to Cuba, Halim Majeed, has disclosed that the amount of rice exported in 2018 has more than quadrupled when compared to last...

Part of Sheriff Street to be closed on Sunday- MPI

Motorists are being advised that traffic on Sheriff Street between the Rupert Craig Highway to First Avenue Subryanville, will be closed on Sunday October...

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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...

Porter falls to death from Norton Street building after receiving electric shocks

A porter died on Friday morning after being electrocuted and falling from a three-story building on Norton Street in Georgetown. Dead is Bryan Hardilall of...

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...