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Over 2000 persons affected by flooding in Reg.1

Over 2000 persons are currently affected by the floods in communities across Region One (Barima-Waini). Regional Chairman Brentnol Ashley told INews that no villages have...

Pres. Ali promises flood-affected Big Baiboo residents that Govt ‘will not disappear’

President Dr Irfaan Ali has promised residents of Big Baiboo in Mahaica Creek to do all in his power to help them and the...

CDC urges coordinated approach to flood relief

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is encouraging businesses and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that wish to donate towards flood relief efforts to do so through...

Water level 12ft high in Kwakwani; over 100 residents affected – Reg.10 Chairman

Over 850 residents in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice) are currently affected by flooding following some two weeks of heavy rainfall across the country. Kwakwani is...

Govt seeking $10B supplementary funding for flood relief –VP Jagdeo

Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says the Government will be approaching the National Assembly on Thursday for $10 billion supplementary funds to aid its...

‘We are facing the most dreadful situation ever’– Reg.7 Chairman as flooding persists

Regional Chairman for Region Seven (Cuyuni Mazaruni) Kenneth Williams is pleading with citizens to keep the faith, assuring that authorities at all levels of...

Over 25,000 households across 300 communities affected by flooding – CDC

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) says since May 18, 2021, it has received reports of over 25,000 households in more than 300 communities across...

Money from flaring cannot offset environmental damage – Min. Bharrat

With oil giant ExxonMobil currently paying for every cubic foot of gas it flares in its operations offshore Guyana, Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat...

Indian High Commission commemorates World Environment Day with tree-planting exercise

The Indian High Commission in Guyana earlier today commemorated World Environment Day with a tree-planting exercise at both the Promenade Gardens and the Monument...

Statement of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President Of The Cooperative Republic of...

Statement of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President Of The Cooperative Republic of Guyana, on the occasion of World Environment Day June 5,...

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...