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Thursday, April 25, 2024

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...

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...