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Health Minister says new COVID-19 measures aimed at safeguarding livelihoods

The Government’s move to reduce the curfew hours is in recognition of the socio-economic impact the measure was having on businesses and people. Minister of...

Neesa Gopaul Murder: Mom begs Court for time to find lawyer to argue against...

Bibi Gopaul who is currently serving a 106-year prison sentence for the 2010 murder of her 16-year-old daughter, Neesa Gopaul has begged the Court...

President hails Gandhi as “a timeless treasure”

See below full address of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Republic of Guyana on the occasion of the 151st Birth...

Eyewitness: The PNC messes up…

…agriculture This being October, it means we’re now in “Agriculture Month”. With all eyes fixated on oil in general – and Payara in particular –...

Courtney Walsh named West Indies women’s coach

Courtney Walsh has been named head coach of West Indies' women's team and, according to a Cricket West Indies statement "will lead the preparation...

Trump and Melania test positive for coronavirus

(BBC) US President Donald Trump has said he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus and are now self-isolating. Mr Trump, aged...

First Lady commissions ‘Avenue of Hope’ for breast cancer awareness

First Lady Arya Ali has thrown her support behind the fight against breast cancer by making a donation to the Guyana Cancer Foundation shortly...

Coastland residents to receive COVID-19 cash grants soon

Persons living on the coastland will soon benefit from the $25,000 per household COVID-19 relief cash grant. Distribution of the grant began earlier this week...

Some 500 soldiers to be deployed to reinforce COVID-19 safety protocols

  The Government is embarking on a massive education campaign dubbed ‘Operation CoviCurb’ to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips made this announcement...

2 more COVID-19 deaths; total at 85

The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of 18:00hrs on October 01, 2020, two other persons who tested positive for the novel...

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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...