$9.7M approved for equipment to reduce waiting time for Passports
– A request for $9.7 million was approved by Cabinet to facilitate additional equipment for the Passport Office so as to address the...
“Dangerous and very unfortunate” – Ramotar shuns additional funds for CJIA expansion
By Jomo Paul
– Former President Donald Ramotar is not at all pleased with the recent announcement that the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA)...
Gov’t to review One Laptop project; defective equipment found
– Minister of State Joseph Harmon has met with the principals of the One Laptop Per Family Project (OLPF) where a review of...
Some $100M spent from Rural Fund but no supporting documents found
By Fareeza Haniff
– The APNU+AFC government has decided to pause some projects which fall under the Rural Development Fund (RDF) after it was...
Gov’t to embark on gun amnesty
By Leroy Smith
- Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan has announced that Commissioner of Police Seelall Persaud should be in a position by...
‘More horses, dogs, CCTV cameras’ to tackle crime – Harmon announces
By Fareeza Haniff
– The government says it is sending a strong message to the criminal underworld that all State assets at its...
IAC calls gov’t to make crime prevention a priority
- The Indian Action Committee (IAC) says it is gravely concerned over the numerous incidents of crime which has seemingly engulfed many...
Five-year plan to be crafted to empower indigenous women, youth
- The Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs will be working on a five-year plan, to better equip Indigenous women and youths in order...
Baby Heart foundation to perform 15 surgeries on GPHC patients
- A team from the International Children’s Heart Foundation (ICHF) commonly known as Baby Heart Foundation is once again visiting Guyana to perform...
Guyana Goldfields paying highest royalty in the world – Country Manager
By Jomo Paul
–Country Manager of Guyana Goldfields/Aurora Gold Mines, Violet Smith has disclosed that when the company begins its operations it will be...
Recent Articles
$78.4M bridge project: Jagmohan rejects contractor’s attempt to blame company for delays
See full statement from S. Jagmohan Construction and General Supplies Incorporated:
S. Jagmohan Construction and General Supplies Incorporated refutes the false claim published in the...
CJIA contractors urged to hire more workers, implement shift system to ensure timely completion...
The three contractors working on the Cheddi Jagan International Airport’s Expansion Project have been urged to get the work done promptly, and in keeping...
Power ship leaves Cuba for Guyana tomorrow – Min. Indar
Guyana is set to receive an emergency power ship scheduled to depart from Cuba tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17th, and arrive within 15 days to...
Over 100 counselling officers from schools undergo training to better help students
Over the next three days, Schools’ Welfare and Guidance Counselling Officers from schools across the country will be engaged in a training workshop organised...
CARICOM Chair underscores need for region to remain a zone of peace after Ecuador’s...
Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Irfaan Ali, today, attended an emergency meeting of the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community...
President challenges local banking sector to seek out regional investment opportunities
Guyana’s banking sector needs to be proactive in seeking out investment opportunities locally and abroad to help expand the economy.
This sentiment was expressed by...
Letter: The neglect of agriculture in Guyana under the APNU/AFC
Dear Editor,
The agriculture industry in Guyana has seen a significant decline under the governance of the APNU/AFC government, from 2015 to 2020. Various sectors...
Over 1500 jobs to be created as gold mining activities progress at Oko
The Guyana Government recently accepted the terms of scope for the environmental and social impact assessment on the Oko West project, allowing the Canadian...
Edghill warns contractor of liquidated damages amid $78.4M bridge project delay
The $78.4 million Belle Vue, Region Three bridge is yet to be completed and now the contractor faces the threat of liquidated damages due...
PME “inconclusive” on cause of death of soldier at Tacama
A postmortem examination conducted on the body of Corporal Leroy Thom was unable to provide the man's grieving family with answers regarding his sudden...