€24,530 found in cans of paint to be forfeited to the State
High Court Judge Jo Ann Barlow has ordered that the sum of €24, 530, equivalent to GYD$ 6,064,554, be forfeited to the State, since...
Persons who promote racism on social media to be penalised – President orders
Statement by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on the perpetuation of race hate in Guyana
As your...
President, Foreign Minister discuss Guyana’s Chairmanship of G77
President Irfaan Ali, on Friday, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hugh Todd and staff to discuss Guyana’s Chairmanship of the Group of 77...
Health Ministry now announces Covid-19 death from early August; death toll at 52
The Ministry of Health's Surveillance Department recently did a complete reconciliation of its data on Covid-19.
It was found that, in the statistics that were...
Teaching to begin via TV, radio & online from Monday – Education Ministry
With schools being closed since March due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a decision has finally been made to have teaching recommenced in a strategic...
Issue of private schools’ students benefitting from cash grants “still on the table” –...
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand on Friday said that the issue regarding students of private schools benefiting from the Government’s cash grants programme “is...
Gayle, Afridi, Shakib Al Hasan, Patel among int’l players in LPL auction
Chris Gayle, Daren Sammy, Darren Bravo, Shahid Afridi, Shakib Al Hasan, Ravi Bopara, Colin Munro, Vernon Philander and Munaf Patel are some of the...
Direct pension payment begins in Region 1
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security continues its direct payment to pensioners who reside in remote locations countrywide.
On Monday, September 7, 2020...
COVID-19 samples from Region 9 for testing in Brazil
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony on Wednesday announced that the Government is examining sending COVID-19 samples from Region 9 to Brazil for testing.
“We...
Shuman welcomes move to place Indigenous land titling back on the agenda, but wants...
Deputy House Speaker and Member of Parliament, Lenox Shuman, on Thursday, welcomed the announcement by the PPP/C Government that it will be tackling the...
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CARICOM should explore joint legislation to improve cricket governance – Pres. Ali
Chairman of CARICOM and President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has signalled a call for common legislation in the region to streamline and strengthen the...
Guyana partners with World Bank to modernise TVET sector
The Ministry of Education has embarked on aligning TVET with current and future labor market demands at both secondary and post-secondary education levels.
A critical...
Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting wildfires
In light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training...
Essequibo resident, Vera Florence, celebrates 100th birthday
Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, a remarkable soul celebrates 100 years on earth. Vera Florence Venture, a name synonymous with resilience and community...
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...