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US$49B oil windfall will reshape Guyana’s development trajectory – IDB report

With an estimated 8 billion barrels of oil and a projected fiscal windfall of US$49 billion in revenues over the next few decades, Guyana...

Hetmyer shines as disciplined Capitals prove too good for Royals

A superb bowling display helped the Delhi Capitals earn a 46-run win over the Rajasthan Royals and move top of the Indian Premier League...

Infectious diseases hospital to become fully operational soon – Dr Anthony

The team tasked with conducting a preliminary assessment on the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention at Liliendaal has completed its work, paving the...

Over $80M in losses after fire guts auto shop on East Coast

Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed an auto shop located at Lusignan, East Coast Demerara (ECD). The incident occurred at around...

World Bank urges Caribbean countries to contain costs while awaiting COVID vaccine

(CMC) A new report by the World Bank says Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will require a combination of public health measures and...

US Ambassador pays courtesy call on Social Security Minister

US Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch and Seth A. Wikas, Political and Economic Counselor, on Thursday paid a courtesy call on Minister of Human Services and...

With 2 more deaths, Guyana’s Covid-19 death toll reaches 100

The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of October 08th, 2020, two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Pundits heap praise on Pooran after record-breaking 77

Following his whirlwind half century for Kings XI Punjab on Thursday, albeit in a losing cause, Nicholas Pooran has come in for high praise...

GECOM Chair explains move to provide information to Police Force

Statement by Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission Justice Claudette Singh It has been brought to my attention that Mr. Desmond Trotman, Commissioner of GECOM,...

2 years jail for woman who admitted to ganja trafficking to support children

Anitha Qualis, the 35-year-old mother of four who was found with 503 grams of marijuana in her possession, was sentenced to two years imprisonment...

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...