Water levels rising at Cookrite Savannah
The water levels at Cookrite Savannah Black Bush Polder, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) continue to rise, causing worry and panic among residents and farmers.
Many...
Houses submerged in floodwater at Kwakwani
Several houses today became completely submerged by floodwaters as the flooding situation worsens in Kwakwani, Upper Berbice River.
Some residents were forced to evacuate. The...
CDC urges local govt bodies to put disaster response systems into action
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is re-emphasising the responsibility of Neighbourhood Democratic Councils, Community Development Councils, Village Councils and Regional Democratic Councils in conducting...
Over 15,000 flood-relief hampers distributed countrywide
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has distributed more than 15,000 hampers to nine regions affected by flooding due to the recent torrential rains.
CDC Director...
Potaro River overflowing as El Paso battles intense flooding
Residents of El Paso, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) are bracing themselves for the worst as the Potaro River overflows amid intense flooding due to heavy...
CDC anticipates mudslides in Reg.7; residents urged to move to higher grounds
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is urging residents along the Cuyuni and Mazaruni Rivers, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) to immediately move to higher ground due...
City Hall accused of sabotaging, neglecting pumps & sluices
Accusations of neglect and sabotage have been levelled against the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC), as the absence of workers from sluices and...
Pumps off, koker doors closed, worker asleep during late-night city inspection by President
President Dr Irfaan Ali was shocked at the lackadaisical approach by some pump attendants when he assessed several drainage pumps in and outside of...
3 homes destroyed by falling tree in Laing Avenue
A total of 15 persons from three households are seeking alternative living arrangements after a tree collapsed and destroyed their homes in Laing Avenue,...
Regions 6, 10 worst hit as all 10 Regions experiencing floods
As torrential rain persists across Guyana, all 10 Administrative Regions have been hit by floods but Regions Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) and 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice)...
Recent Articles
Deaths of Berbice siblings may not be dengue-related, samples sent to lab for diagnosis...
As investigations continue into the deaths of the Berbice siblings who died a day apart from each other, health officials have sent samples to...
Stabroek Market Wharf cleanup is 85% complete
Efforts to clear the rubble and debris from the collapsed Stabroek Market Wharf are swiftly underway, with approximately 85 per cent of the clearing...
Govt to appeal ruling on teachers’ strike – AG
The government will be moving to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the ruling handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Supreme...
Jurassic-themed promenade, boating activity, golf course, shops, boardwalk among plans for National Park
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has revealed a new zone plan for the enhancement of the National Park, which will see the introduction of...
Saharan Dust plume projected to pass over Guyana from Friday-Sunday – EPA
See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency:
The Environmental Protection Agency hereby issues an advisory on a forecasted Saharan Dust plume projected to be...
2 mining operations in Puruni flagged for unsafe conditions
Two operations in Puruni Mining District in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) were flagged by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Labour...
Berbice siblings died from dengue complications – Dr Anthony
The Berbice brother and sister who died a day apart had complications associated with dengue fever, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has revealed.
Speaking to...
Vreed-en-Hoop to G/town water taxi operation back to normal
See full statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD):
Waters taxis have received the green light to resume use of the Stabroek stelling for the...
President Ali receives UWI American Foundation Legacy Award
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, championing a robust Caribbean identity, has urged the region to actively embrace and value its unique culture and abundance...
Govt/contractor dispute on GtE will not affect US EXIM Bank loan – Jagdeo
The ongoing dispute between the Guyana Government and its contractor for the model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, Lindsayca CH4 Guyana Inc. (LNDCH4), will not affect...