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Friday, April 19, 2024

Food & Drug advises against purchasing ‘Dost patent barley’

...says product adulterated with "wheaten flour"  The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) is advising consumers not to buy 'Dost patent barley' since the...

US State Dept report says Guyana still a cocaine transit point

A key report on the global fight against narcotic trafficking and money laundering has been released by the United States (US) Department of State....

Beware of “Wanna Cry” ransomware attack says Guyana cyber-security response team

The Guyana National Cyber-security Incident Response Team (GNCIRT) says that a global ransomware attack is currently in progress and is advising citizens to be...

Draft Broadcast legislation: Forcing Private broadcasters to air free 1 hour of Govt PSA’s

 - Chairman says complaints can be lodged with GNBA to determine if its a Public Service Announcement (PSA)  Local broadcasters – both private and public...

BK, Toolsie Quarries ink US$3.5M contract with Chinese on CJIA Expansion project

Local stone suppliers BK International Quarries and Toolsie Persaud Limited Quarries today (Friday) signed contracts valued US$3.5M for the supply of 95,000 tonnes of...

$14M a month Sussex Street ‘pharma-bond’ owner is now Govt drug supplier- PPP

...says expect "imminent raping of the treasury" when the Parliament goes into recess Controversial Sussex Street ‘Drugs-Bond’ owner, Lawrence Singh, is now a supplier of...

Analysts say declining economy reason for Banks DIH putting up assets for loan

...from competing Bank Banks DIH Limited, the Guyana based brewery giant has put up a number of its properties and brewery equipment as collateral in...

CCJ Environmental tax case: Govt ordered to refund Trinidad-based beverage company

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has ruled that Guyana refund Trinidad-based beverage company, SM Jaleel (SMJ) and its subsidiary Guyana Beverages Inc (GBI),...

CH&PA seeking more support for housing expo 2017

The government is seeking increased support from corporate Guyana, not only to partner with the agency, but to showcase their products and services. Public Relations...

NEW GPC refutes outrageous lies on pharma supply

The NEW GPC has refuted the new flurry of lies generated by Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence regarding the supply of drugs to the...

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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,...

Venezuelan stabbed to death by co-worker

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  A report of an alleged murder committed on one called ‘Frankie’, Venezuelan, by suspect, Cane Vincent, age...

“Words can’t express how much they mean to me” – mother demands answers, justice...

By: Andrew Carmichael “Words can’t express how much they mean to me, dem is me children,” expressed Rihanna Persaud, the mother who lost her nine-year-old...