CDC engages United Nations on flood response support
Representatives of the United Nations (UN) Offices in Guyana today engaged a technical team from the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), to better understand the...
Govt provides relief to flood-hit villages in Reg.10
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has assured residents of Kwakwani, Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10), that Government will continue to make provisions for their...
Over 50 farmlands affected as water levels continue to rise in Kamarang
Over 50 farmlands have already been devastated by floods as water levels continue to rise in Kamarang, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
This is according to Regional...
Over 200 farms destroyed amid flooding in Reg. 8
Over 200 farms have been destroyed amid major flooding in several parts of Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni).
This is according to Regional Chairman Headley Pio who...
Corentyne farmers counting major losses as floodwaters threaten crops
Some Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) rice farmers are worried that they may not be able to go back into the crop as a...
Heavy rainfall expected to end in July/August – Hydromet Office
The Guyana Hydrometeorological Service says the current heavy, persistent rain may not end until mid-July/August.
In an interview on Wednesday with the National Communications Network,...
Almost all regions remain affected by flooding – CDC
As heavy rains persist countrywide, almost all administrative regions continue to be severely affected by intense flooding.
During a press conference today, the Civil Defence...
‘Keep your environs clean’ – Min. Indar urges residents to prevent future floods
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar is urging residents to keep their surroundings clean in a bid to prevent flooding whenever...
Miners, loggers urged to take precautions amid intense rainfall, strong winds
The Ministry of Natural Resources is urging all miners and loggers to take extreme precautions in their operations and use of hinterland infrastructure in...
Flood wipes out hundreds of livestock, crops at Canal No.1
Floodwater which has been stagnant for several days is posing a major problem for farmers of Canal Number One Polder, West Bank Demerara (WBD).
Already,...
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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...
Chief Magistrate among 10 recommended as Puisne Judges
With the aim of increasing the complement of puisne judges to help tackle the huge backlog of cases in the High Court, the Judicial...
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...