22-Y-O shot dead, another injured in Essequibo
A 22-year-old man killed and another injured in a shooting incident at Queenstown Village, Essequibo Coast, Region Two, Saturday evening.
The incident occurred sometime around...
Mahaicony Creek residents call for cash, loan deferrals to recover from floods
Almost every house along the Mahaicony Creek in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) remain underwater from floods which began in May and today, residents are at...
COVID-19 death toll climbs to 509; 120 new cases
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported two more COVID-19 deaths, taking the total number of persons who died from the pandemic in Guyana...
Govt mulls offering “Because We Care” cash grant to private school students
As Government continues to roll out the "Because We Care" cash grant to children in the public school system, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo...
‘We’re assuming Covid variants are circulating here’ – Health Minister
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has explained that while in the past the younger age groups were infected with a milder form of the disease,...
MACORP to open world-class training centre by 2023
With the aim of reaching and qualifying more Guyanese who are desirous of having a career in machinery, Machinery Corporation of Guyana (MACORP) said...
B.S. Roy to chair Law Reform Commission
See full statement from the Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC
I am pleased to announce that in the discharge of...
Armed bandits invade grocery store at Rockstone
A 57-year-old businesswoman is left counting her losses after three armed men invaded her grocery store at the Rockstone Junction, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
The...
Father of 1 appeals severity of sentence for raping girl, 13
Damon Assanah, who was sentenced to 18 years in prison for child rape, in June, has moved to the Guyana Court of Appeal to...
Strip club patrons charged for breaching COVID-19 curfew
Twenty-nine persons who were arrested at a well-known city strip club last week Saturday for breaching the nationwide COVID-19 curfew have been summoned to...
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Essequibo resident, Vera Florence, celebrates 100th birthday
Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, a remarkable soul celebrates 100 years on earth. Vera Florence Venture, a name synonymous with resilience and community...
Over 3,000 persons already registered for PPP/C Congress – GS Jagdeo
The 32nd Congress of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is set for May 3-5, 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.
The Congress is the...
Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal
The government has relocated over 190 families who were squatting in the Success Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, and the riverbank along the East...
Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...
T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally
A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors.
The 19-member...
GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI):
Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks
The...
Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo
The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...
Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo
The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...
Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana
See full statement from Massy Motors:
Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...
Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica
Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.
Shawn Caesar,...