Reg. 10 residents remain resilient as floodwaters continue to rise
As the heavy downpour continues across the country, several villages in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice) continue to be severely affected.
This was confirmed by Public...
Kanashen Amerindian Protected Area accredited to the QCC
Guyana’s first and largest community owned protected area, the Kanashen Amerindian Protected Area in Region 9, was recently accredited to The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy...
2018 Environmental audits to analyse Guyana’s capacity to deal with oil spills, other disasters...
By Jarryl Bryan
The Audit Office of Guyana (AOG) will, in 2018, be carrying out a number of audits which will analyse the capacity of...
GPF, EPA sign agreement to tackle noise nuisance
In an effort to better address the issue of noise nuisance in the country, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed today between the Guyana...
Linden asphalt plant could produce 160 tonnes per hour
The new Linden asphalt plant has the capacity to produce 160 tonnes of asphalt per hour, according to Managing Partner of Associates Construction, Ronald...
Govt begins installation of EV charging stations across the country
The Guyana Government – through the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) – has commenced the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country,...
Department of Environment launched
– integrates 6 agencies
President David Granger was on hand on Wednesday to formally launch the Department of Environment, one of several sub-agencies and ministries...
Gov’t to host CPL finals watch-party at Stabroek Square on Saturday
The Government of Guyana, via the Ministry of the Presidency, Department of Social Cohesion, Culture, Youth and Sport will be hosting a watch party...
EPA wants funding to test air quality
Although air pollution is a “major concern” for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which falls under the Natural Resources Ministry, the entity is not...
CARICOM reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty, territorial integrity in face of Venezuela threat
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) says it views with grave concern the reported interception by the Venezuelan navy on Saturday, 22 December 2018 of a...
Recent Articles
Repairs on MV Barima to be completed soon
After more than 80 years of transporting commuters to and from Port Kaituma, Region One, the MV Barima is undergoing critical repairs, which are...
Mammologist found dead at Oku Backdam
See statements from the Guyana Police Force on the death of Meshach Pierre:
Police are investigating the death of Meshach Pierre, a 30-year-old male Mammologist,...
Blockchain technology for Govt agencies to prevent records tampering – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has announced that the administration is working towards introducing blockchain technology into several government agencies.
Blockchain technology is an advanced...
E-ID cards for issuance this year; persons 14+ can apply; Govt expects swift uptake
The Guyana Government anticipates a large and swift uptake of the electronic identification cards once they becomes available for issuance.
This is according to Vice...
Radio Host busted with over 30lbs of ganja; says she needed money for medical...
A 27-year-old radio host and singer was this morning busted with a large quantity of marijuana in her possession.
Shaima Muna, of Charlestown, Georgetown, has...
$261M pump station commissioned at Cozier
A $261 million pump station has been commissioned in Cozier, Lower Pomeroon, Region Two, bringing improved drainage and irrigation to hundreds of farmers in...
Falcons keep playoff hopes alive
Another intriguing match full of incident in Port of Spain saw the previous evening’s winners, Trinbago Knight Riders lose to Antigua & Barbuda Falcons...
GtE: Phase II: Govt invites proposals for 2nd power plant, NGL facility at Wales
Even as construction continues on its model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, the Guyana Government is already forging ahead with Phase Two of that initiative which...
‘We’re planning for the future’ – Jagdeo as over 6000 attend PPP youth camps
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is making significant strides in engaging the youth of Guyana, as highlighted by its General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo...
“It bothers me too” – Jagdeo on power outages
Despite the heavy investment into the power ship to augment the supply of energy to the population, power outages continue to be a problem...