14 indigenous youths trained in beekeeping as part of Barima Mora ecosystem protection project
The Guyana Marine Conservation Society (GMCS) has partnered with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to implement the Barima Mora ecosystem protection project, titled “Securing...
Mangroves play a vital role in our sea defense efforts – Min. Mustapha
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has underscored the important role that mangroves play as part of Guyana's sea defence.
In observance of this year’s activities for...
Rosignol NDC to address road vending, traffic congestion
…as vendors take over pavement
The Neighbourhood Democratic Council responsible for the village of Rosignol on the West Coast of Berbice in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice)...
Pres Ali urges contractors to maintain timelines as work progresses on major roads along...
As road work continues in Ogle, Good Hope and Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, President Dr. Irfaan Ali noted some delays in their progression and...
Distribution of 1st batch of solar PV home systems to begin soon
The rollout of the 30,000 solar PV homes initiative will begin in the coming weeks as the first batch of solar photovoltaic home systems...
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,...
Guyana seeking US help to promote forests as part of Climate Change agenda
...Secretary Blinken lauds Guyana for balancing oil production, climate mitigation
As the Guyana Government continues to push forests as a critical component in the fight...
Rupununi conservation body teaching students how to preserve their environment
…aims to inculcate environmental education into national curriculum
By Alva Solomon
After school is over in several South Rupununi villages, the children await the start of...
Stakeholders call for holistic approach to tackle plastic pollution
The need for a holistic approach to addressing plastic pollution was recognised by stakeholders during a recent panel discussion.
The event was hosted by the...
Govt to provide assistance for squatters whose houses were demolished at First Hill
In light of an ongoing dispute between the squatters and property owner, Lawrence Almeem which resulted in several houses being demolished, the Minister within...
Recent Articles
Venezuelan stabbed to death by co-worker
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
A report of an alleged murder committed on one called ‘Frankie’, Venezuelan, by suspect, Cane Vincent, age...
“Words can’t express how much they mean to me” – mother demands answers, justice...
By: Andrew Carmichael
“Words can’t express how much they mean to me, dem is me children,” expressed Rihanna Persaud, the mother who lost her nine-year-old...
No increase in electricity costs for consumers – Jagdeo assures amid power ship deal
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that the electricity price will not increase following the government’s move to charter a power ship to...
Govt would hire contractors without “full experience” to keep up with rapid development –...
New contractors would be hired by the government to keep apace with the ongoing rapid development in the infrastructure sector.
This is according to Vice...
Stabroek Market Wharf cleanup making significant progress
Works on clearing the rubble from the collapsed roof of the Stabroek Market Wharf continued on Thursday.
A 45-member crew is working assiduously to remove...
US$1M mobilisation fee for rental of power ship – GPL
See full statement from the Guyana Power and Light:
On April 13, 2024, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc. signed a contract with Urbacon...
Truck involved in Water Street fatal accident was unregistered – police
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
A fatal accident occurred on Monday, April 15, 2024, on Water Street, Georgetown, involving an unregistered motor...
Mother of 3 crushed to death by truck
A 36-year-old mother of three was last evening crushed to death by a hauler truck at High and Princes Streets, Georgetown.
She has been identified...
Remigrant calls for better police response after home burglarised; over $1.5M in items stolen
A businessman’s home in Berbice was burglarized while he was overseas, resulting in over $1 million in items being stolen.
The man, a remigrant is...
IDPADA-G never filed discrimination complaint with ERC – Commissioner
See full statement from the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC):
The International Decade of People of African Descent Assembly – Guyana (IDPADA-G) has never filed a...