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Thursday, May 2, 2024

$700M approved to buy drugs, medicine

Cabinet has approved $700M for the purchase of essential drugs and other medicine supplies for health facilities in all ten of Guyana’s administrative regions. The...

URP accuses Gov’t of ‘spying, eavesdropping’ on citizens – says it’s...

Over the past few days, severe criticisms and condemnations have been coming from major stakeholders, including political parties, private sector groups and NGOS, against...

President Granger’s address to Parliament today (Full Text)

INDEPENDENCE & RESILIENCE -  Our people’s path to economic progress   Following is the Full Text of the address by President David Granger to the National...

In wake of suicide scourge, IAC repeats call for swift intervention

The Indian Action Committee (formerly Arrival) (IAC) has again reiterated its call for suicide to be declared “a National Priority”. The IAC, in a statement,...

Sea, river defence being shored-up

Recognising the importance of a strong sea defence structure, the government will be making adequate investments for the protection of the country’s coastal zone...

President to address Parliament today

Guyana’s Head of State President David Granger will, this afternoon, be addressing the 11th Parliament during the convening of the second sitting since the...

‘Godbrother’ who confessed to British teen’s murder likely for court today

Aaron Hing, who last week reportedly confessed to the brutal murder of his godbrother, British teenager Dominic Bernard, is likely to make his court...

GDF sergeant, wife laid to rest – following ceremonial send-off

Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Sergeant Robert Pyle and his wife Stacy who died during a smash-up at Carifesta Avenue after an operation became botched...

Mets search for a Diamond on the Cricket Pitch – former international cricket star Kieran...

By Jared Diamond, Wall Street Journal Kieran Powell, a 25-year-old outfielder from the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis, has received worldwide recognition for his ability...

Granger says Guyana beginning to win ‘war on crime’

President David Granger believes Guyana is beginning to win the war on crime. He, however, acknowledged that there is still a lot of work...

Recent Articles

ExxonMobil will work with Govt to identify 20% of Stabroek Block for relinquishment

  ExxonMobil is expected to relinquish 20 per cent of the lucrative Stabroek Block later this year and according to the company’s Guyana President Alistair...

Govt examining innovative ways for the working class to get more money in their...

Even as the government is building out an ecosystem where every citizen prospers, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed that his government is examining...

Couple jumps through window as fire flattens house at Fyrish

A fire of unknown origin has flattened a two-storey wooden and concrete house located at Fyrish Village, Corentyne, Berbice, leaving three persons. The incident occurred...

No progress without the working-class – GAWU

GAWU’s President, Seepaul Narine Labour Day address 2024 Comrades, on this momentous occasion of Labour Day, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) extends...

GPF acquires modern ‘crime scene’ vehicle to improve crime-solving efforts 

With the recent acquisition of a cutting-edge crime scene vehicle, the Guyana Police Force has taken a monumental step towards fortifying its crime-solving prowess. This...

Opposition’s case to remove Jagdeo from Parliament “premature” – Nandlall

  Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall on Tuesday criticised legal action filed by Opposition Members of Parliament to remove Vice President...

$4.1B money laundering case against father, son discharged

    Money laundering charges against Kenneth Kellawan Ramnarine and his son, Damian Brandon Ramnarine were dismissed by Magistrate Rhondel Weaver after she upheld a no-case...

GRA’s false declarations scandal: ExxonMobil cuts ties with brokers, taking steps to avoid reoccurrence

  Days after reports emerged that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) had flagged false declarations on oil well equipment imported on behalf of ExxonMobil, the...

Soesdyke Junction to Timehri Road to be upgraded into 4-lane

The government is planning to upgrade the two-lane road from the Linden/Soesdyke Junction to Timehri Police Station into a four-lane carriageway. This initiative was announced...

Labour Day 2024: More than 23% in across-the-board salary increases paid to public servants...

  On the occasion of Labour Day 2024, President Dr. Irfaan Ali revealed that more than 23 per cent in across-the-board salary increases have been...