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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Highest amount of rainfall expected in Regions 3, 7, 8 & 10 – Hydromet...

The Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Agriculture has predicted that there will be wet as usual to above normal rainfall conditions over most...

Govt sets aside $32B to provide long-term solution to flooding

  The Guyana Government has embarked on a transformational plan to provide a long-term solution to flooding, which will see an expenditure of some $32...

Mustapha not ‘taking chances’ with City Hall as rainy season approaches

With the May/June rainy season approaching, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha says he is not going to depend on the Georgetown Mayor and City Council...

Hydromet Office wants to launch App to fix misconception of false weather forecasts

By: Amar Persaud Contrary to popular belief, the Hydrometeorological Office in Guyana says it does not have an issue with inaccurate weather forecasts but rather,...

Guyana committed to supporting environmental protection – Pres. Ali

Message from His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, on the occasion of World Earth Day 2022 Today, Guyana...

US researcher conducting study on traditional Warrau canoes in Region One

By: Amar Persaud Underscoring the importance of documenting aged-old traditions before they fade, an international ethnographic researcher is currently in Region One (Barima-Waini) where...

Guyana currently experiencing impacts of Saharan dust

Guyana is currently experiencing the impacts of Saharan dust which can irritate a person's airways and cause respiratory issues. Plumes of Saharan dust are blown...

Farmers urged to prepare for disaster as torrential downpours expected in 2 weeks

By: Amar Persaud Referencing the 2021 countrywide floods that wiped out farmlands and resulted in millions of dollars in losses, the Hydrometeorological Office is...

Iwokrama and Instream of Canada ink MoU for hydropower model in the hinterland

Chief Executive Officer of Iwokrama Dane Gobin and Chief Executive Officer of Instream Energy Systems from Vancouver, Canada, Dave Dennis have signed a Memorandum...

EPA reviewing draft Parent Company Guarantee Agreement from Exxon

…optimistic of including clause allowing flexibility on US$2B guarantee By Jarryl Bryan The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is presently reviewing a draft Parent Company Guarantee agreement...

Recent Articles

Seawall vendors must adhere to their permit guidelines – Edghill

Every person who has received permission from the Sea and River Defense Board to vend on the Kitty Seawall will continue to vend. This was...

East Ruimveldt man stabbed to death

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Detectives in Regional Division 4’A’ are investigating the alleged murder of 52-year-old Shawn George, who resided at...

NDIA dismisses comments made by Opposition MP over Reg. 3 pump stations

Officials from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), have dismissed the recent comments made by Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul, about the...

Stakeholders equipped with information to prepare for rainy season

Stakeholders from various sectors were furnished with essential tools and climate information to prepare for the forthcoming May-June rainy season, enabling them to make...

1,000 families receive house lots at Enterprise, Non Pareil

Less than two weeks after 1,500 residents received their house lots in Region Three, another 1,000 families have become proud landowners at Phase II...

Driver dies in car crash at Farm

A man identified as Derek Kissoon is now dead after he lost control of the motorcar he was driving and crashed into a trench...

Guyana Learning Channel to launch new game show: ‘Brainiacs’

After the resounding success of its educational game show, Whiz Kids, the Guyana Learning Channel is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its...

Letter: Did Justice Sandil Kissoon turn Industrial Relations upside down?

Dear Editor, High Court Justice Sandil Kissoon has been applauded by the PNCR party for declaring that the Guyana Teachers Union’s (GTU’s) strike was legal,...

Usain Bolt named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced Olympic legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20...

There is no official title as “shadow minister” – Nandlall

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall is making it clear that there is no official title as a “shadow minister” In this...