More than 13,600 passengers utilised Berbice River taxis during Sep 21 – Oct 3
- The water taxi service, which Government implemented, as a direct response to the ‘cry’ of residents of Regions 5 and 6, is...
Carifesta X expenses tagged at $1 Billion
By Jomo Paul
– Junior Finance Minister Jaipaul Sharma has revealed that Guyana had spent close to $1B to host Carifesta X and not...
Venezuelan Congress Speaker says Guyana gov’t is “out of its mind; it wants war”
- On Tuesday, during the swearing-in ceremony of the candidates for Congress for the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) in Monagas State, Congress...
Draft Telecoms, PUC Bills completed
By Jomo Paul
– The draft Telecommunications and Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Bills have been completed and are well on their way to being...
Lethem bracing for extreme drought; concerned residents form El Nino Committee
- In response to the impending El Nino drought, a group of concerned citizens in Lethem, Region #9, have got together to form...
EU to assist in strengthening local justice sector
- The European Union (EU) has offered to assist Guyana in developing and implementing major reforms in the justice sector.
This commitment was made...
Hand in Hand launches new stamps for 150th anniversary
By Jomo Paul
– Celebrating 150 years since it first opened its doors as the indigenous local insurance provider in Guyana, Hand in Hand...
Pesticide Control Bill touted as workshop on suicide/mental health commences
By Jomo Paul
– Junior Health Minister Dr Karen Cummings has promulgated the tabling of Pesticide Control Bill in the National Assembly to combat...
“It will take time” – PSC Chairman on economic recovery
By Jomo Paul
– Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Norman McLean says that while Guyana has embarked on a path to economic...
Gov’t Electricians to inspect commercial businesses
- Beginning today, October 5, officials from the Government’s Electrical Inspectorate – a department that falls under the Ministry of Public Infrastructure(MPI) -...
Recent Articles
Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo
The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...
Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana
See full statement from Massy Motors:
Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...
Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica
Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.
Shawn Caesar,...
Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...
GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition
The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown.
Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...
Fire destroys sections of Linden Market
A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls.
The fire began at...
Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...
Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali
Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...
Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus
Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...
Police Officers conclude training on critical thinking, ethical conduct & other areas
The Guyana Police Force concludes the first cohort of the Junior Officers' Course 1/2024 on Wednesday April 24, 2024.
The closing ceremony was held at...