Auditor General cites limitations due to pandemic in submitting 2019 Report to House Speaker
Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir is in receipt of the 2019 Auditor General’s report, submitted today by Auditor General, Deodat Sharma at...
President raps public officials over failure to provide efficient services
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday reprimanded public officials over their apparent failure to provide efficient services to the people.
He was at the time...
Haitians wanted to be released at city hotel – Govt
The Guyana Government, in a statement today, clarified that the Haitians who were being accommodated at the Hugo Chavez Centre had requested to be...
Developed countries must use integrated approach to assist developing States – President Ali
President Irfaan Ali today laid out several areas where developed countries need to assist Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the COVID-19 environment.
President Ali...
Guyana makes submission for COVID-19 vaccine – Health Minister
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has disclosed that Guyana has already commenced making submissions to COVAX as part of arrangements to secure COVID-19 vaccines.
Guyana...
Drugs, phones, & improvised weapons seized from New Amsterdam Prison
A search carried out at the New Amsterdam Prison on Wednesday resulted in the seizure of a number of contraband items including drugs, phones,...
Chief Justice declares Tourism Minister’s appointment unlawful
The appointment of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Oneidge Walrond was on Thursday declared unlawful by Chief Justice Roxane George.
Justice George also made another...
10,000 house lots to become available as works begin in new schemes
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) is utilising its $1.7 billion allocation to execute infrastructural works in 18 new housing schemes in Regions...
New areas in Berbice to get electricity for Christmas
Several new areas in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) are soon to receive electricity for the first time.
The project is being undertaken by the Public...
DPP withdraws murder charge against cops accused of shooting unarmed man
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack has withdrawn a joint murder charge against Police Constable Troy Munroe and Police Corporal Godwin Thomas,...
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Teen dies after being stabbed at Belle West
A 19-year-old male died in the hospital on Friday - one day after he was stabbed multiple times by a man with whom he...
Duo charged for murder of security guard
Two men were charged and placed before the court for the murder of security guard, Paul Waterman, who was killed during a robbery back...
NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders
Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...
“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production
Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of State, President Dr Irfaan Ali, recently...
Teens charged with murder of excavator operator
Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...
Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise
A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...
Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine
The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...
CH&PA remains committed to providing affordable housing to citizens but reiterates squatting is illegal...
The Housing and Water Ministry, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Friday stated that it remains committed to peaceful resolution as...
Onverwagt prawns project to yield an estimated $48M per crop
The prawns project being developed at Onverwagt, Region Five is poised to produce 12 tonnes of Vannamei prawns per crop, with each tonne expected...
AFC to hold 8th biannual conference on June 29
FULL STATEMENT:
The Alliance For Change (AFC) is pleased to announce its 8th Biannual Conference, which will be held on June 29, 2024, in Georgetown....