Consultations begin on construction of VIP latrines
A consultation session has begun among stakeholders in the construction sector regarding the developing of Ventilated Improved Pit (VIP) latrines.
VIP latrines are an improvement...
Mechanics can be fined $100,000 for irresponsible dumping
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is warning persons to desist from dumping waste irresponsibly as this can lead to imprisonment or a fine of...
Amazon rainforest burning at record rate
Brazil's Amazon rainforest has seen a record number of fires this year, according to new data from the country's space research agency.
The National...
Bids received for upgrade of zoo
Guyana’s lone Zoological Park, located within the Botanical Gardens on Vlissengen Road, Georgetown, will soon be upgraded with bids in excess of $5 million...
Region Three communities flooded
Several communities in Region Three (Essequibo Islands West Demerara) are now under water owing to the heavy rainfall Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Water rose...
CDC monitoring flooding at Eteringbang
Several parts of Eteringbang in Region Seven (Cuyuni Mazaruni) have been flooded due to the persistent rainfall over the past few days.
The Civil Defence...
Essequibo residents discuss oil and gas
Residents of Essequibo were recently given an opportunity to join the conversation on how citizens can influence the way in which Guyana’s oil and...
$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...
Linden to Lethem trail: Commuters continue to grapple with deplorable roads
…loggers contribute to present situation – Regional VC
Traversing the Linden to Lethem trail is proving to be too time-consuming and even dangerous given the...
Over 500 farmers affected after Pomeroon Coconut Firm shuts down
Fat Boy Coconut Ventures, which is being managed by Alphonso and Sons Enterprise, has closed its operations indefinitely, after it was fined one million...
Recent Articles
Construction worker dies after being pinned by collapsed wall of septic tank
A construction worker is now dead after the wall of a septic tank in which he was working, collapsed and pinned him down.
The incident...
Spirit of comradery, unity during PPP Congress “shook up” PNC – Jagdeo
Labelling the party's 32nd Congress an overall success, General Secretary of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) said the PNC-led Opposition is shaken up by...
PPP 32nd Congress: President Ali heads list of new 35-member Central Committee
Delegates at the People's Progressive Party's (PPP) 32nd Congress on Saturday voted for the new 35-member Central Committee, placing President Dr Irfaan Ali at...
Arrival Day 2024: “Multicultralism is a priceless asset” – President Ali
See below for the Arrival Day 2024 Message by Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana:
I extend greetings to all Guyanese,...
“Today, we celebrate the vibrance of our cultural heritage” – PM Phillips in Arrival...
See below for Prime Minister, Brigadier Ret'd Mark Phillips Arrival Day 2024 Message:
Fellow Guyanese,
As we commemorate Arrival Day, we reflect on the profound impact...
Arrival Day 2024 Messages
Reflect on sacrifices of our foreparents to advance Guyana, better our lives - PPP
Arrival Day, designated a national holiday in 2004, is of tremendous...
Mechanic nabbed with ganja at Bartica home
A mechanic was arrested on Saturday after he was busted with a quantity of marijuana at his Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) home.
The discovery was...
ECD man arrested after cops find ammo, toy gun
An East Coast Demerara man is now in police custody following the discovery of several pieces of ammunition along with a toy gun at...
Cell phones, improvised weapons among contrabands found at Mazaruni Prison
Several contraband items were confiscated during a search exercise carried out by ranks of the Joint Services at the new Mazaruni Prison in Region...
Another person charged for murder of miners at Arimu Backdam
A pensioner is the latest person charged by the police in connection with the murder of two miners at Arimu Backdam, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) last...