Georgetown Mayor wants to move away from landfills, explore modern solutions for solid waste...
Georgetown Mayor Ubraj Narine is calling for stakeholders to come up with a plan to move away from the use of landfills and to...
Farmers urged to prepare for disaster as torrential downpours expected in 2 weeks
By: Amar Persaud
Referencing the 2021 countrywide floods that wiped out farmlands and resulted in millions of dollars in losses, the Hydrometeorological Office is...
“Series of interventions” planned in response to flooding – VP Jagdeo
The current spell of heavy rainfall followed by flooding across communities will be addressed through a series of interventions planned by the Government to...
First batch of hinterland women graduate from maritime training through First Lady’s scholarship programme
Twenty women from the Barima-Waini Region graduated on Saturday from the Atlantic Maritime and Offshore Training Institute (AAMOTI) through a scholarship programme between the...
Evaluation of Amaila Falls Hydro Project still ongoing – PM
Evaluation of the four companies that want to be prequalified for the 165-megawatt (MW) Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP) is still ongoing, according to...
Illegal mining affecting Mahdia’s potable water supply- GWI
The authorities responsible for surveillance against illegal mining in hinterland communities are being called upon to exercise stringent enforcement of the law.
This follows a...
2021 set for systematic ban of single-use plastics
The year 2021 has been designated for the systematic ban of single-use plastics. This was announced by Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, under whose...
CDC gets public feedback on proposed law dealing with disaster response
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC), this morning, opened another round of consultations for the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Bill, which is geared at finalising...
Damaged Harbour Bridge causes garbage build-up in Georgetown
With garbage disposal trucks stuck on the West Coast of Demerara (WCD), refuse is beginning to pile up in the capital city.
The issue is...
Guyana records deforestation rate of over 9000 hectares for 2018
mining dominates as main driver of deforestation
A key report recently released by the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) has shown that for last year,...
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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...