Mother of 4 admits to ganja trafficking to support children after father left
A 35-year-old woman has told a court that she trafficked a quantity of marijuana in order to provide for her four children, since their...
Closed estates could start producing sugar by “next year” – Mustapha
While not identifying a specific date as to when the closed sugar estates will start functioning again, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, on Tuesday,...
“It’s a travesty” – Sukhai says of APNU/AFC voting against funds for Amerindian development
Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai, on Tuesday evening, blasted the APNU/AFC Members of Parliament for voting against millions of dollars allocated in this...
Notable improvements at CSEC 2020 despite Covid-19
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) today held a virtual ceremony for the announcement of the July-August 2020 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean...
Pompeo’s visit to Guyana proof of how deeply the United States values Guyana –...
US Ambassador to Guyana Sarah Ann Lynch has underscored the importance of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to Guyana last week. She...
Pump attendant shot as bandits escape with money bag from NA gas station
A 34-year-old man is now hospitalised at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital after he was shot to his back during a robbery at a...
68-Y-O pedal cyclist crushed to death by truck in Mahaicony accident
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 68-year-old Deonarine Lalchand of Wash Clothes, Mahaicony, Branch Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
Lalchand was riding...
49 Guyanese repatriated from Suriname
See below press statement from the Ministry of Health
Repatriation of 49 Guyanese citizens from Suriname
The Ministry of Health, on behalf of the Government of...
“We will not allow corruption” – Edghill orders probe into alleged asphalt plant racket
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has ordered an investigation into allegations of an alleged racket at the asphalt plant, a State-run entity.
The Kaieteur News...
Auditor General hints at special probe into Larry London’s birth certificates contract
The Office of the Auditor General of Guyana may very soon be launching a special audit into the controversial award of a multimillion contract...
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...