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India: 17 men charged with rape of child

(BBC) Seventeen men have been charged in India with the gang-rape of an 11-year-old girl in the city of Chennai. Police say the girl was...

Soesdyke man slapped with G$2M fraud charge

A man who is accused of defrauding G$2 million from two persons and evading Police custody was on Monday remanded to prison when he...

Guyanese convicted for role in US terror plot handed over to local authorities

A 70-year-old Guyanese national, Compton Eversley called ‘Abdel Nur’, who was convicted and sentenced in the United States for his substantial role in the...

Eddy Grant LIVE on ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’

Guyanese International Superstar, Eddy Grant - famous for his hit song 'Electric Avenue' - will be making a rare live performance on the popular...

“The clock is ticking,” Jagdeo says as PPP gearing up for Elections

Although a date has still not been set for the next election, Opposition Leader and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Bharrat...

Family of missing Canal man offering $100,000 to help find him

The family of a missing fisherman is offering a reward of $100,000 to anyone who might have information about his whereabouts. Twenty-nine-year-old Lalbachan Bhagwandat, also...

Mon Repos hit-and-run: Family condemns slothfulness of police investigations

More than two weeks after 39-year-old Rajendra Singh, a ramp attendant attached to the Eugene F Correia International Airport, was killed in a hit-and-run...

SBM Offshore Guyana announces US$37M in contracts for local businesses this year 

SBM Offshore Guyana on Friday announced that some US$37 million in contracts will be awarded this year to local businesses and over 700 hours...

GAWU, BBCI agree on 9% to 15% increases for workers

See below for a statement from GAWU on salary increases for workers of the Berbice Bridge Company Inc:  The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union...

Liza 1 reaches full capacity as ExxonMobil celebrates one year of oil production 

ExxonMobil has marked it's first year of oil production offshore Guyana. Coincidentally, the company has reported that production for Liza Phase 1 has reached full...

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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,...