Regional storage facilities to be retrofitted to house COVID-19 vaccines
Regional storage facilities will be retrofitted to house the COVID-19 vaccines once they become available.
During Monday’s COVID-19 update, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony...
Govt anticipates new markets for rice in 2021
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha is confident that Guyana will attract new markets for rice exports as production yields climb.
The Minister said Government...
Some 8,700 persons living with HIV/AIDS in Guyana
Message by Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony For World AIDS Day to be Observed on December 1, 2020 Under the Theme: “Global...
Man commits suicide after chopping woman who objected to his advances to teen daughter
A 52-year-old man of Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara (WBD) committed suicide shortly after chopping a woman who had rejected his advances towards her...
6 arrested over robbery at Marcus Bisram’s house
Regional Commander Jairam Ramlakhan has revealed that six persons are in custody as investigations continue into the robbery under arms committed on former murder...
20% of population suffers from mental health issues
By: Rupa Seenaraine
An estimated 20% of the country's population suffers from some form of mental illness, says Director of the Mental Health Unit, Dr...
Miner gets 12 months jail, fined $1.3M for ganja possession
Twenty-nine-year-old Neal Griffith of Middle Street, McDoom, Greater Georgetown was on Monday slapped with a 12-month jail term and fined $1.365 million for ganja...
30 new Covid cases recorded; over 30,000 tests conducted to date
Guyana has recorded 30 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases to 5,406 as of November 30, 2020.
The total number of deaths due...
Guyana/Suriname ferry service to resume on Dec 12
The Guyana/Suriname ferry service will resume on December 12, according to update Covid-19 Emergency Measures published today.
"The Moleson Creek Crossing shall be opened from...
Covid-19 curfew remains at 10:30pm to 4am
In updated Covid-19 Emergency Measures, the Guyana Government has announced that the Covid-19 curfew will remain at 10:30pm to 4am.
This is according to the...
Recent Articles
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...
Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...
Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali
Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...
Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus
Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...