Floodwaters rise in Eteringbang, Region 7
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) said it has received reports that floodwaters have risen significantly in the community of Eteringbang in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
According...
500 hectares of mangroves restored since 2010 – Agri Minister
Some 500 hectares of mangroves have been restored since the 2010 launch of the government’s mangrove restoration project which is aimed at protecting and...
Floodwater levels fluctuating in Kwakwani
As floodwater levels at Kwakwani in the Upper Berbice Region of Region 10 continue to fluctuate, some residents of Lamp Island who have been...
Eccles-to-Mandela Road project 30% complete – Min Croal
− says road will be completed on schedule; to be opened by December
The Eccles to Mandela Road project, which has seen six contractors work...
Govt opens tender for construction of Amaila Falls Hydro Project
− aiming to start in 2022 and complete by 2025
The Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP), which was shuttered by the former A Partnership for...
Mahaicony Creek residents call for cash, loan deferrals to recover from floods
Almost every house along the Mahaicony Creek in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) remain underwater from floods which began in May and today, residents are at...
At least 42 killed, dozens missing after record rain in Western Europe
At least 42 people have died in western Germany and many more are missing following severe floods, police say. The worst of the flooding...
“Wetter than usual” weather conditions expected for July
Chief Hydrometeorological Officer, Dr Garvin Cummings says the month of July is expected to be wetter than usual.
“The forecast at this point in time...
Water levels significantly recede in Region 7 – CDC
Director General of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig, along with members from the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) on...
Meeting Paris Agreement targets critical to prevent future water disasters—President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali said that unless the targets that were set at the Paris Agreement in 2015 are realised, the world can expect...
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Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo
The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...
Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo
The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...
Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana
See full statement from Massy Motors:
Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...
Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica
Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.
Shawn Caesar,...
Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...
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...