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Penalties normally excluded from local content policy – Bynoe

Director of the Energy Department, Dr Mark Bynoe has responded to criticisms about the lack of penalties in the country's local content policy. “The Local...

Residents must play their part to avoid flooding — PM

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips is asking residents of flood-impacted areas and by extension all of Guyana to ensure that they dispose of...

WCD braces for flooding during high tides

…as sections of sea defence remains unrepaired One year ago, the seawall structure along the West Coast of Demerara was hit by massive waves during...

Hydromet Office issues flood advisory as heavy rainfall recorded countrywide

Extreme Rainfall Report and Weather Advisory The Hydrometeorological Service as at 08:00 hours on Wednesday February 23, 2022, received reports from a number of its...

Over 60 young people participates in 3-day climate forum in Lethem

The South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS), in partnership with the Regional Democratic Council of Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) and with support from UNICEF...

Teachers of mosquito infested Freeburg Secondary forced to work on road side

Mosquito infestation and flooded washroom at the Freeburg Secondary School, Norton and Palm Streets, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown have forced a number of teachers to perform...

President Ali arrives in Scotland for COP26

President Dr Irfaan Ali, after departing Guyana on Saturday, arrived in Glasgow, Scotland this morning for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change...

Govt warns illegal miners, loggers to cease operations in protected areas

The Natural Resources Ministry along with the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) have warned miners and loggers, illegally mining and logging, within designated protected areas...

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...

Trump poised to pull out of Paris climate deal — US media

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – President Donald Trump's administration is poised to announce the United States' withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, US media...

Recent Articles

Teens charged with murder of excavator operator

Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...

Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise  

A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...

Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine

The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...

CH&PA remains committed to providing affordable housing to citizens but reiterates squatting is illegal...

The Housing and Water Ministry, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Friday stated that it remains committed to peaceful resolution as...

Onverwagt prawns project to yield an estimated $48M per crop

The prawns project being developed at Onverwagt, Region Five is poised to produce 12 tonnes of Vannamei prawns per crop, with each tonne expected...

AFC to hold 8th biannual conference on June 29

FULL STATEMENT: The Alliance For Change (AFC) is pleased to announce its 8th Biannual Conference, which will be held on June 29, 2024, in Georgetown....

GTU not serious about conciliation following series of demands – AG

…says Union using teachers to push other agenda In light of the recent ultimatum issued by the Guyana Teachers’ Union concerning the 20 per cent...

$117M owed in traffic tickets’ payments

…237 drivers fined $18M for drunk driving Drivers in Guyana face a staggering bill of $117 million owed to the Guyana Police Force following a...

“There will be reciprocity” – VP warns countries restricting Guyana’s commodities

Imports from any country that prevents Guyana’s commodities from entering its market will face similar restrictions when its exports are entering Guyana. This is according...

Venezuela Border Controversy: Guyana notifies allies of Venezuela’s threatening posture at border

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo informed media practitioners on Thursday afternoon that the Government of Guyana has informed all relevant international bodies, allies, and other...