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Govt consults small political parties on COVID-19 response

President Irfaan Ali, and his Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, yesterday met and consulted with leaders and representatives of the small political parties. The...

Over 57,000 applicants seeking house lots, CH&PA says it’s ‘working on it’

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) says it is working to address the needs of the 57,000 applications it has on record. Minister within...

Taxi driver jailed for 3 years for stealing woman’s underwear, cash

Twenty-six-year-old Yudhister Samjawan of 158 Third Street, Alexander Village, Georgetown, who was accused of breaking and entering a woman’s home and stealing a pair...

Man dies in fire at Campbellville home

Former General Manager of Guyana National Printers Limited, Angold Thompson this morning perished in a fire at his home. The early morning fire erupted at...

1 COVID-19 death, 22 new cases recorded

The Ministry of Health has announced that as of August 01, 2021, Guyana recorded an additional COVID-19 death along with 22 new cases of...

2 houses destroyed in Rosignol fire

Several persons are now homeless after a fire of unknown origin destroyed two houses at Rosignol, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice). In addition to the houses, a...

$19M security cameras purchased by APNU+AFC in 2015 never delivered; company now bankrupt 

By: Jarryl Bryan It has been over five years since the then Ministry of the Presidency paid some $19.1 million for a CCTV camera system...

LETTER: PNC/APNU must work out how it could free itself from self-delusions

Dear Editor, Dr Asquith Rose, in a recent letter to the editor, thought that the PNC could save itself from slowly expiring by changing the...

Pres. Ali talks non-tariff barriers, other issues with CPSO

  President Dr Irfaan Ali has met with representatives from the Caribbean Community (Caricom) Private Sector Organisation (CPSO), to discuss non-tariff barriers and other matters...

Day tours among several activities planned for Tourism Awareness Month 2020

The Guyana Tourism Authority will be launching three new day tours among a roster of activities for Tourism Awareness Month 2020. GTA Director, Ms. Carla...

Recent Articles

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...