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PM visits family of teen killed amid WCB protests

During his second visit, in two days to Region Five (Mahaica – Berbice), Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips called for an immediate end to...

Bath Settlement man killed in protests was a father of 2

The 34-year-old man who died during protests in West Berbice was a father of two of Block B1 Waterloo, Bath Settlement. Prettipaul Hargobin called “Roy”...

Pastor, family attacked & robbed during WCB protests

A pastor and his family remain traumatised after they were attacked and robbed during protests in West Berbice. The protests were initially a movement demanding...

Clear the roads, end the carnage – PNC/R Chair urges

As protests which started off as a movement for justice turned violent, Chairperson of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNC/R) has made a passionate...

Bar Association condemns violent events in West Berbice

The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Guyana expresses its deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the families of the young men who...

President to seek help from int’l community as unrest continues

Full statement by President Irfaan Ali: His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Irfaan Ali announces national interventions to address the West Coast Berbice murders and the ensuing...

Children medevaced from NA hospital to GPHC

Two children were on Tuesday evening medevaced from the New Amsterdam Hospital to the Georgetown Public Hospital amid protests which have blocked off roads...

“We are sad and angry” – family demands justice for Haresh Singh

Family members are up in arms over the brutal murder of 17-year-old Haresh Singh, whose body was on Wednesday morning found in the backdam...

Citizens urged to avoid travelling to WCB as unrest worsens

As the current situation worsens in West Coast Berbice (WCB) where street protests have escalated into violence against innocent persons and acts of vandalism,...

Bath Settlement man beaten to death during WCB protests

Police are investigating the murder of 34-year-old Chatterpaul Harripaul of Block BI Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice which occurred about 15:45hrs today at Bath Settlement...

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Deaths of Berbice siblings may not be dengue-related, samples sent to lab for diagnosis...

As investigations continue into the deaths of the Berbice siblings who died a day apart from each other, health officials have sent samples to...

Stabroek Market Wharf cleanup is 85% complete

Efforts to clear the rubble and debris from the collapsed Stabroek Market Wharf are swiftly underway, with approximately 85 per cent of the clearing...

Govt to appeal ruling on teachers’ strike – AG

The government will be moving to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the ruling handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Supreme...

Jurassic-themed promenade, boating activity, golf course, shops, boardwalk among plans for National Park

The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has revealed a new zone plan for the enhancement of the National Park, which will see the introduction of...

Saharan Dust plume projected to pass over Guyana from Friday-Sunday – EPA

See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency: The Environmental Protection Agency hereby issues an advisory on a forecasted Saharan Dust plume projected to be...

2 mining operations in Puruni flagged for unsafe conditions

Two operations in Puruni Mining District in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) were flagged by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Labour...

Berbice siblings died from dengue complications – Dr Anthony

The Berbice brother and sister who died a day apart had complications associated with dengue fever, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has revealed. Speaking to...

Vreed-en-Hoop to G/town water taxi operation back to normal

See full statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD): Waters taxis have received the green light to resume use of the Stabroek stelling for the...

President Ali receives UWI American Foundation Legacy Award

  President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, championing a robust Caribbean identity, has urged the region to actively embrace and value its unique culture and abundance...

Govt/contractor dispute on GtE will not affect US EXIM Bank loan – Jagdeo

The ongoing dispute between the Guyana Government and its contractor for the model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, Lindsayca CH4 Guyana Inc. (LNDCH4), will not affect...