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Friday, April 26, 2024

31 new Covid-19 cases

Guyana has recorded 31 new cases of the novel coronavirus, taking the total cases recorded to date to 8626. There are six persons receiving care...

Armed bandits rob water truck driver, porter

A driver and porter attached to the AquaFina water delivery company were on Monday attacked and robbed by two armed bandits while they were...

CCJ emphasises importance of consultations, but dismisses appeal in Ogle Airport renaming case

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed a challenge filed by several operators who had objected to the former government's move to rename...

Linden Hospital CEO removed

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) Rudy Small has been removed from the post following days of protest by nurses...

Afro-Guyanese have not been targeted for termination of defunct Co-op Societies – Hamilton

Statement from Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton I wish to respond to the sixth paragraph of a letter which was entitled “African Guyanese have been...

Youth remanded for murder of Bachelor’s Adventure man

A 21-year-old man was today remanded to prison for the murder of 23-year-old Keith Andrews Willis whose lifeless body was discovered on December 14,...

Opposition missed opportunity to present development ideas to National Assembly – Finance Minister

Senior Minister in the Office of the President, Dr. Ashni Singh says the main Opposition in the National Assembly, the APNU/AFC, has missed an...

Bid evaluations ongoing for Eccles-Mandela Highway

Bid evaluations for the Eccles, East Bank Demerara to Mandela, Georgetown Highway are ongoing following Central Housing & Planning Authority’s (CH&PA) receipt of some...

98-Y-O woman now says she was not raped – Police

The Guyana Police Force (GPF), in a statement today, said the 98-year-old woman from Berbice who alleged that she was allegedly raped on February...

Baby girl succumbs to injuries received after father accidentally reverses car into her

Eighteen-month-old Adena Ramkissoon has succumbed to the injuries she received after her father accidentally reversed his car into her. The accident occurred on Sunday at...

Recent Articles

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,...

Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...

GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition

The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown. Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...

Fire destroys sections of Linden Market

A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls. The fire began at...