International Biodiversity Centre for Iwokrama in the pipeline- Harmon
Government has invited a proposal for the establishment of a world-class International Biodiversity Centre for studies and research and the Iwokrama Centre for Rain...
High fuel prices: Private sector bodies call on Govt to adjust excise taxes
The major private sector bodies in Guyana today (Friday) made an urgent call for the government to intervene and adjust excise taxes to reduce...
Cabinet notes award of 20 multi-million-dollar contracts
Cabinet at its Sub-Committee on Tuesday, July 3, noted the award 20 multi-million-dollar contracts by the procurement entities and the National Procurement and Tender...
Drug shortages, pilfering: Don’t blame the RHO’s blame the Minister, procurement system- Jagdeo
In light of the blame being placed on Regional Health Officers (RHO's) for the “pilfering of drugs and medical supplies” within the Public Health...
Govt tapping into US$80M earmarked for Amaila to fund 100MW solar farms
...Opposition Leader says Govt only trying to unlock what the PPP has already left
Opposition Leader, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo is of the opinion that the...
Drivers’ licences, certificates of compliance, registrations being forged at GRA, investigation launched
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) says it is currently investigating corruption within its agency.
The Revenue Authority said that in its "day to day operations"...
JOF Haynes Law School: Shareholders’ agreement signed- AG Chambers
According to a release from the Attorney General (AG) Chambers, a shareholders' agreement for the establishment of the proposed Joseph Haynes Law School in...
Diamond natural gas explosion: Deadline for capping crater extended
The three-week time line which was set for capping the makeshift well, that led to a natural gas explosion, in Diamond, East Bank Demerara...
Iwokrama launches bird guide
The Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development has announced the publication of its bird guide.
According to the Centre, ‘Guide to the...
Once CariCom heads agree Guyana should decriminalise marijuana, says SMART member
A member of the Society of Marijuana Advocates for Reform and Treatment (SMART) is calling on Government to take the lead in decriminalising marijuana...
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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...
“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...