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Thursday, October 31, 2024

UK envoy pays farewell courtesy call on Foreign Minister

High Commissioner of the United Kingdom, H.E. Greg Quinn, on Monday, paid a farewell courtesy call to Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,...

Over $90M in school uniform vouchers distributed in Region 6

Over $90 million in school uniform/supplies vouchers were distributed to parents of students attending public schools in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) on Saturday as...

Lands and Surveys under probe for 100s of acres of land sold below market...

…all transactions approved under APNU/AFC being reviewed A slew of land transactions done by the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GL&SC), which resulted in certificates...

Palms Geriatric Home being rehabilitated to house more residents

Minister of Human Services and Social Security,  Dr. Vindhya Persaud has said that rehabilitation works are ongoing at the Palms Geriatric Home to accommodate...

Hinterland road network to be expanded

The Ministry of Public Works is making strides towards expanding the road network in the hinterland with the passage of Budget 2020. The Ministry’s Hinterland...

Cops conduct patrols at Stabroek Market

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is ramping up its efforts to ensure that citizens are safe while conducting business during the Christmas season. Members of...

Giftland announces plan to bring Radisson Blu Hotel to Guyana

Businessman Roy Beepat has announced plans to bring to Guyana a Radisson Blu Hotel which will be constructed to the tune of some US$100M. He...

Drunken man drowns after jumping overboard

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 24-year-old Danny Hendricks of St Monica Mission, Upper Pomeroon River. On Friday at around 10:00hrs, Hendricks...

All efforts will be made to recover over 150 missing guns – Benn

Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn has assured that all efforts will be made to ensure authorities recover over 150 guns that have gone...

88 new Covid-19 cases recorded

A total of 88 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded, taking the total cases recorded to date to 5093. This is according to information released...

Recent Articles

Fire destroys clothing stall in Linden

See full statement from the Guyana Fire Service: A fire of unknown origin was reported to the Linden Fire Station at 2:14 PM this afternoon...

Jagdeo worried about compromising evidence as elections fraud case drags on

      The trial into fraud charges surrounding the 2020 General and Regional Elections is expected to continue on Friday, November 01, 2024, following several delays.   General...

Shooting of 6-Y-O: “Miceman” walks free as DPP withdraws charge

Proceedings in the Georgetown court of acting Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty took an unexpected turn on Wednesday when the case against Marcus, also known...

Diwali transcends boundaries of religion, ignites spirit of unity, radiates hope, happiness – Pres....

      Diwali in Guyana has always been a community affair, given that the Festival of Lights, is one of the most anticipated religious observances for...

Historic significance of National Track & Field Centre highlighted at Deepavali Mahotsav

As Deepavali – the major Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance with light dispelling darkness- got...

Diwali Messages

Peoples Progressive Party  The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends its warmest greetings to all Guyanese, particularly the Hindu community, on the auspicious occasion of Diwali,...

Brutus’ case does not make entire police force bad – Jagdeo

  Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus’ implications in financial crimes cannot be used to paint the entire Guyana Police Force (GPF) as bad, says...

Govt to clamp down on companies rotating foreign workers to avoid taxes

    The Government is beginning to clamp down on companies which are rotating foreign workers to avoid remitting taxes to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). Vice...

Sarah Browne and Vickash Ramkissoon permitted as Parliamentary Secretaries – CCJ

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today (Wednesday, October 30) delivered a ruling which determined that Sarah Browne and Vickash Ramkissoon are permitted to...

Berbice man remanded for raping 9-Y-O girl

A 27-year-old man was today remanded to prison for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl. The court heard that the girl had fallen unconscious and had...