2 more die from COVID-19
The Health Ministry on Sunday announced that at 10:00h on September 27, 2020, two other persons who tested positive for COVID-19 have succumbed this...
Businessman shot during attempted robbery
A businessman was early Sunday morning shot and injured during an attempted robbery at his Roxanne Burnham Gardens, Georgetown.
The victim has been identified as...
2-year-old dies after consuming milk laced with drugs
A two-year-old toddler of Sophia, Greater Georgetown, succumbed at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Friday – almost three weeks after he reportedly...
Govt reaches agreement with ExxonMobil on Payara
By Jarryl Bryan
After multiple rounds of meetings between oil giant ExxonMobil and Guyanese Government officials, technical staff and regulatory agencies, an agreement on the...
Guyana records two more COVID-19 deaths; total now at 76
The Ministry of Health has announced that two more persons have died from COVID-19, taking Guyana's death toll now to 76.
According to the Ministry...
President sets 4-year timeline for new Demerara River bridge
President Irfaan Ali today declared that the new Demerara River crossing will be constructed within the next four years.
He made this announcement during a...
Labour Ministry to be revamped to enhance country’s workforce
The Ministry of Labour will be taking an aggressive approach to capacity building to ensure that Guyana has a resilient workforce.
This is according to...
Lowenfield arrested today as probe into electoral fraud continues
Chief Elections Officer Keith Lowenfield was arrested today by ranks of the Guyana Police Force's Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in relation to the ongoing...
16 new COVID-19 cases; 1,535 recoveries to date
The Ministry of Health has revealed that 16 new novel coronavirus cases were recorded, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 2,725.
According to...
Liliendaal man killed in hit-and-run accident
Police are investigating the death of an elderly man who was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the Railway and Embankment at Liliendaal, Greater...
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Guyana partners with World Bank to modernise TVET sector
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A critical...
Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting wildfires
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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...