Increase in diseases, theft since Venezuelan migrants arrived – Indigenous Leaders
As the number of Venezuelan migrants continuously increases, with some 5123 documented in Guyana, Indigenous leaders from Amerindian communities are calling for stricter security...
Main road from Lethem to Aishalton cuts off
It is just the beginning of the four-month long rainy season for the hinterland region, and already, the main access road for two major...
Guyana preparing to help hurricane-hit Bahamas
The Government of Guyana through the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has activated its response mechanism to facilitate assistance and support for the Caribbean island...
Authorities rescue stranded sea turtle at Kitty Seawall
A juvenile green sea turtle which was recently stranded at the Kitty Seawall has been rescued and returned to its natural habitat.
The marine creature...
Heavy and continuous rainfall anticipated over the next 4-12 hours – CDC
Heavy and continuous rainfall with thundershowers is anticipated over the next 4-12 hours over Guyana due to a large area of convection emanating from...
Authorities issue high tides alert; citizens urged to take precautions
The Ministry of Public Works is advising the general public to take all necessary precautions during the spring tides period of November 12, 2020...
Guyanese in SVG are being looked after – Head of Diaspora Unit
Thousands of Guyanese who are residing in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) are being looked after as the island continues to battle with...
Over 15,000 flood-relief hampers distributed countrywide
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has distributed more than 15,000 hampers to nine regions affected by flooding due to the recent torrential rains.
CDC Director...
Guyana receives almost US$1M from Japan to boost National Flood Early Warning System
The Government of Japan has made approximately US$1 million available to boost Guyana’s National Flood Early Warning System.
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, made this...
WWF launches campaign website for freshwater protection in Guyana
WWF-Guianas today launched its 'sweet water' campaign for freshwater protection in Guyana. The campaign website, sweetwater.gy, explains the urgent need for freshwater protection.
It also...