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Friday, April 19, 2024

Imposing weight limits for interior roads will see escalation in prices for goods –...

The complaints from truckers about the deplorable state of interior roads preceded Government’s declaration that weight limits would be imposed on vehicles traversing the...

UG to offer a minor in Mandarin Chinese Studies

The University of Guyana (UG) and the Dalian University of Foreign Languages (DUFL) in China have reached an agreement for the former to offer...

Garbage collection resumes in Georgetown- Mayor

...says M&CC seeking to acquire own Garbage trucks by 2018 Cevons Waste Management and Puran Brothers Disposal have resumed their garbage collection services across the...

City Hall garbage ‘crisis’: Alternative measures proving effective – Mayor

The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown continues to battle with garbage in the capital city as negotiations with contractors Puran Bros Disposal...

Ituni residents lament little to no access to landline, internet services

In an era where technology is rapidly expanding and various means of communication are constantly being developed, residents of the Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice)...

ExxonMobil to relocate onshore support operations from T&T to Guyana

The recently appointed Country Manager of ExxonMobil in Guyana, Rod Henson, has announced that that company will be relocating to Guyana its onshore operations...

Metrology Bill proposes million-dollar fines, jail for sellers using false weights

The Metrology Bill proposed to replace the old Weights and Measures Act of 1981 will not only widen the offences under which one can...

Financial expert says oil profits estimated at $45B annually, will only fill gaps in...

With production set to begin in mid to late 2020, Guyana is poised to make huge profits from the oil industry, with the country...

Farfan & Mendes to establish $70M sawmill training facility

...as company celebrates 50th anniversary with President President David Granger, on Friday evening, attended a dinner in celebration of the Farfan and Mendes Group of...

NICIL Special Purpose Unit to sell GuySuCo’s assets- Jordan

… says Skeldon Estate their 'top priority'  Government has created a Special Purpose Unit to be housed at the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited...

Recent Articles

2 mining operations in Puruni flagged for unsafe conditions

Two operations in Puruni Mining District in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) were flagged by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Labour...

Berbice siblings died from dengue complications – Dr Anthony

The Berbice brother and sister who died a day apart had complications associated with dengue fever, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has revealed. Speaking to...

Vreed-en-Hoop to G/town water taxi operation back to normal

See full statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD): Waters taxis have received the green light to resume use of the Stabroek stelling for the...

President Ali receives UWI American Foundation Legacy Award

  President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, championing a robust Caribbean identity, has urged the region to actively embrace and value its unique culture and abundance...

Govt/contractor dispute on GtE will not affect US EXIM Bank loan – Jagdeo

The ongoing dispute between the Guyana Government and its contractor for the model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, Lindsayca CH4 Guyana Inc. (LNDCH4), will not affect...

Govt plans to procure additional 30-40 megawatts of power by year-end 

See full statement from the Office of the Prime Minister:  Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd), the Honourable Mark Phillips, convened a special meeting with parliamentary committee...

At least 1 dead as mining pit collapses at Marudi Mountain

At least one person is dead after a mining pit collapsed last night at Marudi Mountain, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo). INews will provide more details...

‘Racism does not align with PNC ideology’ – Chairman

Chairman of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNC) Shurwayne Holder is defending his party amid claims that it is not welcoming to its Indo-Guyanese...

Stabroek Market Wharf collapse shows ‘failure of the city council’ – Jagdeo

  The recent collapse of a portion of the Stabroek Market Wharf is reflective of the City Council’s “failure”, according to Vice President Dr Bharrat...

Over 440 more Reg. 3 families to benefit from house allocation

More than 440 families will benefit from house allocation in several areas including Anna Catherina, Edinburg, Leonora, Groenveldt, Stewartsville, and Meten-Meer-Zorg in Region Three,...