Monkey Mountain gets facility to refine semi-precious stones, gems
A $10 million lapidary at Monkey Mountain, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) will be commissioned on Friday, November 1, 2019.
The facility will cater specifically for the...
35 households affected; main access road impassable as flood hits Matthews Ridge
The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region One (Barima-Waini) yesterday reported that due to heavy rainfall this past weekend, floodwaters have impacted the community...
CDC probing suspected chemical spill at GNIC Wharf
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) says it is investigating a suspected chemical spill which occurred at the GNIC Wharf, Lombard Street, Georgetown.
A team including...
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,...
Exxon increases flaring after issues with gas compressor
United States oil giant ExxonMobil has had to increase its flaring of gas due to more issues on the gas compressor of the Liza...
President commissions Tumeric Factory in Region One
President David Granger, today (Sunday), emphasised the importance of agriculture to the development of Barima-Waini (Region One) even as he visited Hosororo to celebrate...
Flood victims to get financial assistance from Govt
Persons who are severely affected by the floods caused by last weekend’s high tides will be receiving financial assistance from government.
This was announced by...
Half of the world’s aviation emissions is caused by just 1% of the population,...
(CNN) Frequent fliers representing just 1% of the world's population accounted for more than half of total aviation emissions from passenger air travel in...
CDC to assess Region Nine’s susceptibility to “seismic hazard”, explore possibility of earthquake-resilient codes
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC), in a statement today, says it continues to monitor the impact of the 5.7 magnitude earthquake which was felt...
Mayor Narine says not his job to monitor employees, refuses to accept blame for...
Georgetown Mayor Ubraj Narine on Thursday refused to take the blame for the lackadaisical approach towards the management of the city’s pump stations, sluices,...
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GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition
The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown.
Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...
Fire destroys sections of Linden Market
A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls.
The fire began at...
Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...
Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali
Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...
Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus
Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...
Police Officers conclude training on critical thinking, ethical conduct & other areas
The Guyana Police Force concludes the first cohort of the Junior Officers' Course 1/2024 on Wednesday April 24, 2024.
The closing ceremony was held at...
GAW disassociates itself from unauthorised use of its identity for pageant
See full statement from the Guyana Amazon Warriors:
GUYANA AMAZON WARRIORS DISASSOCIATES ITSELF FROM UNAUTHORIZED USE OF ITS IDENTITY FOR PAGEANT
The Guyana Amazon Warriors wishes...
Authorities working to reactivate inactive traffic lights
In response to mounting concerns over the increasing number of inactive traffic lights across the country, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has initiated discussions...
Vessel in Port Kaituma: ‘We intend to keep it for other reasons’ – Benn
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn says the government intends to keeping the vessel recently discovered in Port Kaituma, Region One (Barima-Waini).
“We intend to...
Crew renders assistance to passenger with medical emergency on board M.V Sabanto
See full statement from the Transport and Harbours Department:
On Wednesday April 24th, the M.V. Sabanto departed Supenaam stelling at 19:15 hours for Parika, when...