Wakenaam flooding: Koker door replaced by CDC, Region 3 administration
A swift response on Wednesday, from the Regional Administration of Region Three, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) prevented a...
More rainfall expected over next 3 days
After being affected by floodwaters, the township of Mahdia in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), found some relief as the water is slowly receding. On Saturday,...
Mechanics can be fined $100,000 for irresponsible dumping
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is warning persons to desist from dumping waste irresponsibly as this can lead to imprisonment or a fine of...
Hydromet Office warns of flooding
Flash Flood warning is in effect for flood prone areas in Regions 1 to 4.
Overcast skies are being observed along Regions 1 to 5...
GTA, THAG receive int’l funding to tackle wildlife trafficking
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) and Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) have received funding from the Latin American Trade Association (LATA) Foundation...
Mon Repos, Annandale among areas severely affected by flooding
The Civil Defence Commission earlier today deployed assessment teams to affected communities to accurately capture the impact of this morning's heavy downpours on public...
AG orders Leguan Stelling contractor to vacate site
…sends formal notice of termination of contract
S Maraj Contracting Services, the contractor whose $413 million contract to repair the deplorable Leguan Stelling was recently...
Safety of flood-affect persons a priority— President Ali
... reassures distressed residents that Government’s support would be continuous
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday afternoon reassured residents of Mahaicony Creek, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice)...
Govt will be with farmers throughout the rebuilding phase—President
President Dr Irfaan Ali yesterday assured farmers of Region Five that his Government will support them throughout their rebuilding phase as they continue to...
Over 170 households, 24 businesses affected by flooding in Region 7 – CDC
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) this past weekend conducted a flood assessment at Eteringbang, a mining community located along the Cuyuni River (Region Seven).
The...
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Ricardo Marshall, a 23-year-old construction...
Two on remanded for WCB burglary
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INews will...
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Guyana partners with World Bank to modernise TVET sector
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A critical...