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Saturday, May 18, 2024

ELISA testing kits acquired- as efforts being made to test for Chikungunya

- As Guyana moves closer towards being able to test for the Chikunguyna virus, 20 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits have been secured...

Guyana’s forest produce access UK markets

  – Guyana’s forest produce has been able to break into the UK market, with the first shipment of sawn Greenheart lumber. The shipment of...

“VV” Motor Vehicle Series expected to commence soon

- The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is expected to commence the new motor vehicle registration series “VV” shortly. A press statement noted that Commissioner...

Brazil expresses interest in Guyana’s petroleum sector, says Govt

Brazil has responded positively to an invitation, issued by President David Granger, for the South American Economic giant to participate in Guyana’s oil and...

US$100M Pegasus Suites and Conference Center opens

The US$100 million Pegasus Suites and Conference Center was officially opened last evening. Chairman of the Pegasus Hotel, Robert Badal, the man behind the Pegasus...

Jordan says GRA’s re-structuring is for greater efficiency

The re-organisation of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is a matter for the Board of Directors of the revenue collection agency, and is meant...

Digicel opens new ‘Experience’ store at City Mall on Regent Street

Telecommunications giant Digicel, on Monday, opened the doors to its new retail 'Experience' store at City Mall on Regent Street. Digicel’s 'Experience' store features a...

GPL sponsors local swimmer for Goodwill Swim Meet

The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Incorporated on Tuesday handed over a sponsorship cheque to the local swimmer, Joseph Matthew to facilitate his participation...

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...

Protest erupts at JFK after Dynamic flight cancelled until after Xmas

- A protest erupted at JFK airport the morning of Christmas Eve, after 100 passengers were told they wouldn’t be making it home...

Recent Articles

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...

CH&PA remains committed to providing affordable housing to citizens but reiterates squatting is illegal...

The Housing and Water Ministry, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Friday stated that it remains committed to peaceful resolution as...

Onverwagt prawns project to yield an estimated $48M per crop

The prawns project being developed at Onverwagt, Region Five is poised to produce 12 tonnes of Vannamei prawns per crop, with each tonne expected...

AFC to hold 8th biannual conference on June 29

FULL STATEMENT: The Alliance For Change (AFC) is pleased to announce its 8th Biannual Conference, which will be held on June 29, 2024, in Georgetown....

GTU not serious about conciliation following series of demands – AG

…says Union using teachers to push other agenda In light of the recent ultimatum issued by the Guyana Teachers’ Union concerning the 20 per cent...

$117M owed in traffic tickets’ payments

…237 drivers fined $18M for drunk driving Drivers in Guyana face a staggering bill of $117 million owed to the Guyana Police Force following a...

“There will be reciprocity” – VP warns countries restricting Guyana’s commodities

Imports from any country that prevents Guyana’s commodities from entering its market will face similar restrictions when its exports are entering Guyana. This is according...

Venezuela Border Controversy: Guyana notifies allies of Venezuela’s threatening posture at border

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo informed media practitioners on Thursday afternoon that the Government of Guyana has informed all relevant international bodies, allies, and other...