Govt, private sector discuss relief efforts for hurricane-hit Bahamas
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has assured that “all stops will be pulled out” to send aid to the hurricane-ravaged The Bahamas.
This assurance was...
$8M upgrade for Albouystown Market
A newly-constructed Revenue Office and renovated City Constabulary outpost are among the upgrades to the Albouystown Market that will cost more than $8 million.
On...
Canje River to be promoted as a tourist destination
Efforts are being made to promote the Canje River located in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), as a tourist destination.
The Region Six Tourism Committee is...
Poor enforcement of traffic laws among reasons for road carnage – GCCI
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has taken note of the high instances of accidents on the country's roadways.
In a statement today,...
STARR opens security solutions store
With security challenges on the rise, STARR has taken the initiative to open a new technology division at Lot 57 Chalmers Place to focus...
PSC condemns price gouging by local businesses
Less than 24 hours after Government announced the country’s first case of the deadly coronavirus, scores of Guyanese rushed to pharmacies and other business...
Aircraft operators deny increasing fares, say they are “struggling to stay in business”
Several local aircraft operators have rejected claims that all domestic carriers have increased its fares in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In fact, the operators...
1st set of laid-off Guyana Goldfields workers paid severance
The first set of Guyana Goldfields workers, who were laid off by Aurora Gold Mine have received their severance payments. This is according to...
With a bankrupt treasury, Jordan claims economy performed “creditably and remained stable”
The Ministry of Finance has released its End of Year Outcome Report for 2019, in which it talked up the achievements of the economy...
Civil society condemns Green for advising Granger to shun Constitution
Recent comments by People’s National Congress (PNC) stalwart Hamilton Green that President David Granger must “put aside” the Constitution and act, continue to draw...
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Police investigating alleged bomb threat at St Rose’s High School
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
On May 2, 2024, at 13:45hrs, an alleged bomb threat was made to St. Roses High School...
Govt to seek over US$180M in supplementary funding for GPL
Government will soon approach the National Assembly for US$180M- US$250M in supplementary funding for the Guyana Power and Light (GPL).
This sum will be used...
4 persons robbed of cash & jewellery after returning home from concert
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
On May 02, at about 03:15 hours, at Lot 184 Durban Backlands, Georgetown, four (4) persons were...
Grove man dies after being struck down by speeding cop
A pedestrian was last evening struck down and killed by a vehicle driven by a policeman, along the Farm Public Road, East Bank Demerara...
Jamaican Information Minister “impressed” with Guyana’s media landscape
Jamaica’s Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Robert Nesta Morgan on Thursday said he is “very impressed” with...
Govt awards 150 mining blocks; more areas to be allotted in coming months
See full statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources:
Emanating from a commitment H.E. President Mohamed Irfaan Ali made to the mining stakeholders, on Friday...
Over 90 persons vying for seat on PPP’s 35-member Central Executive Committee
A total of ninety-three persons are vying to be a part of the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) Central Executive Committee at this weekend’s Congress.
The...
Guyana must recognise rapidly evolving work culture – GAWU on reduced hours, days
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) has pointed out that the global movement to reduce working hours and days without compromising conditions...
Pupils expressed confidence, readiness for NGSA 2024
A total of 15, 488 pupils are writing this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) on May 2 and 3.
The pupils are being tested...
4 homeless after unattended stove goes up in flames
A mother and her three children are now homeless after their Number 60 Village, Corentyne, Berbice home went up in flames.
The woman had to...