Guyana offers land to ‘Save Soil’ Movement
President Dr Irfaan Ali says that the Government of Guyana is committed to supporting the Global ‘Save Soil’ movement.
The President gave this assurance during...
Death of 2 miners: GGDMA calls on miners to adhere to, implement, good safety...
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has called for a closer examination of the practices of small and medium-scale miners.
This call has...
EAB overrules EPA’s decision to waive EIA for radioactive storage facility at Coverden
Amid protest by residents of Coverden, East Bank Demerara, over the significant health risk posed by the setting up of a radioactive equipment storage...
Storm wrecks several houses at Sophia
By: Amar Persaud
Several residents of Sophia, Greater Georgetown are now counting their losses after heavy winds damaged their houses.
Bernard Samuel, 67, of ‘C’ Field...
Govt examining ‘permanent solution’ to flooding in Kwakwani – Edghill
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said the Government will soon look at a permanent solution to the flooding situation in Kwakwani, Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region...
“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...
Govt delivers flood relief supplies to Suriname
The Government of Guyana, through the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) on Friday, made good on its promise to deliver relief aid to neighbouring Suriname.
Flood...
Guyana signs agreement with Norway, IDB to leapfrog solar energy future
(DPI) Following the signing of an agreement among Guyana, the Kingdom of Norway and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the reality of Guyana’s goal to...
Floodwaters rapidly rising in Kwakwani
During the last 24 hours, floodwaters at Kwakwani Waterfront and Lamp Island have risen about two to three feet respectively.
The outburst of the large...
$100M in grants available for locals interested in preserving the environment
Half a million US dollars, or Gy$100 million, in funding is available for local groups interested in executing projects that would aid in protecting...
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...