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Covid-19 death toll climbs to 123

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that as of October 28,, 2020, two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Barbados PM announces economic stimulus

(Barbados Nation) With the Government of Barbados set to lose more than $450 million in revenue over the next year, Prime Minister Mia Mottley...

Houses submerged in floodwater at Kwakwani

Several houses today became completely submerged by floodwaters as the flooding situation worsens in Kwakwani, Upper Berbice River. Some residents were forced to evacuate. The...

‘Talk to your children; break the silence’ – Pres Ali on domestic violence

In a move to end the scourge of violence against women, President Dr Irfaan Ali has called on every citizen to check themselves and...

Guyanese can pursue investments in eco-resort & casino near CJIA, regional water project

    The oil and gas sector’s successes have led to many companies from across the world establishing offices in Guyana. However, President Dr. Irfaan Ali is...

‘Lucky escape’: Berbice carpenter jumps to safety from burning house

A Corriverton, Berbice carpenter jumped from a window of his burning house to save his life. Fifty-year-old Rishiram Rajpaul made the daring escape to flee...

Hess ups Stabroek Block estimate to 9 Billion barrels

Oil and gas company Hess Corporation on Wednesday disclosed that Guyana’s discovered recoverable resources offshore have climbed to a whopping nine billion barrels. Less than...

3 feared dead, 1 survives after fishing trawler capsizes

Three fishermen are feared dead after their trawler reportedly capsized in the Atlantic Ocean off of the Mahaica Coast on Saturday morning. A fourth crew...

Teen dies 3 weeks after Police chase ends in crash

Nineteen-year-old Ramesh Hariprasad of Non Pariel, East Coast Demerara (ECD) who was involved in an accident while being pursued by police on March 12,...

Sophia man gets $2000 bail for verbally abusing policewoman

Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan has granted a 54-year-old man $2,000 bail after he was charged for verbally abusing a female police officer. The defendant, Shawn...

Recent Articles

Guyana to host regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July

See below for a statement on Guyana hosting the regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July: The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s...

Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2025 set for February 18-21

See below for a statement on the 2025 hosting of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo: The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain...

Porter falls to death from Norton Street building after receiving electric shocks

A porter died on Friday morning after being electrocuted and falling from a three-story building on Norton Street in Georgetown. Dead is Bryan Hardilall of...

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...