Over 35000 citizens countrywide received 1st time access to potable water
The government’s investment in the water sector has provided access to more than 35000 citizens across the country within the last three years.
This was...
Govt has ‘missed the bus’ where Green State agenda is concerned- Jagdeo
While the general concept of a green state would see emphasis being placed on earning revenues for a country, catalysing different kinds of investments...
Linden municipality gifted 4500 gallons of paint
The municipality of the Linden Mayor and Town Council (LM&TC) was recently gifted 4500 gallons of paint to assist with the beautification of its...
$460M approved for emergency works on Mahaicony Sea Defence
The Finance Ministry has approved some $460M to undertake emergency works on the sea defence at Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
The sea defence was...
As tides rise, residents call for higher sea defences
With intense overtopping along the costal stretch as a result of high tides this past year, persons residing on the West Coast of Demerara...
ExxonMobil cuts back on oil production to reduce flaring
ExxonMobil has scaled back its production of oil offshore Guyana, in a bid to cut down on harmful and much criticised flaring.
This decision was...
Environmental issues thoroughly addressed in the Payara licence – EPA
The recently awarded Payara offshore development licence features significant new clauses missing from the Liza 1 well licence which makes it more environmentally friendly.
The...
CDC to assess Region Nine’s susceptibility to “seismic hazard”, explore possibility of earthquake-resilient codes
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC), in a statement today, says it continues to monitor the impact of the 5.7 magnitude earthquake which was felt...
House collapses as flooding intensifies in Region 9
As the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) continues to conduct assessments in flood-hit areas of Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo), reports have emerged that a house...
‘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...
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MV Ma Lisha enters drydock 1 year after delivery
As part of the contractual agreement between the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) of the Public Works Ministry and the Garden Reach Ship Builders...
Berbice motorcyclist dies after colliding with donkey
Twenty-four-year-old Kumar Atmaram also called 'Shawn', a construction worker of Gangaram Village, East Canje Berbice died after he reportedly collided with a donkey on...
Update: Long Creek accident claims life of 5th victim
A fifth person has died in the fatal accident that occurred on Monday morning at Long Creek, Soesdyke Linden Highway.
The fifth victim has been...
LTW 2024 records high influx of visitors compared to previous years – Sears
As the curtains were pulled on the 2024 Linden Town Week, Committee Member, Devin Sears reported that there has been a spike in attendance...
Guyana’s wood-tracking system to be overhauled, replaced with digital system – EU Ambassador
Guyana’s wood tracking system, which is important for ensuring loggers are complying with the law but relies heavily on paper will soon be digitised.
This...
Siblings among 4 die in 2-vehicle smash-up at Long Creek
Siblings, Rushelle Leacock and Eddo Leacock were identified as two of the four persons who died in the early morning two-vehicle smash-up at Long...
CGX pushes start-up of Berbice Deep-Water Port to late 2024
Canadian-based CGX Energy Inc’s Berbice Deep-Water Port (BDWP) Project continues to face delays as its start-up has once again been pushed back to later...
Cargo passing through CJIA increased by 84% – CJIA Chair
says over 11 million kilos of cargo passed through CJIA compared to 6.1 million in 2015
In keeping with the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)...
Bus park fatal stabbing: Suspects, 14 & 15, told police intent was to rob...
The two teenagers, who were arrested for the fatal stabbing of 33-year-old John Williams at the Route 44 minibus park in Georgetown on Saturday...
31-Y-O arrested with gun, ammo
A 31-year-old mill operator was arrested by police today after he was found in possession of a firearm and matching ammunition - for which...