Covid-19 curfew, other measures extended to August 31
See full statement from the Ministry of Public Health:
The Government of Guyana is extending the COVID-19 Emergency Measures (No. 7), published in the Official...
US seizes millions of dollars of Iranian fuel bound for Venezuela
(BBC) The US says it has taken control of four Iranian fuel shipments bound for Venezuela in the largest-ever seizure of its kind.
About 1.1...
All protocols were followed in packing rice – GRDB says on cocaine bust in...
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) has responded to the discovery of 1.5 tonnes of cocaine in a cargo ship container from Guyana containing...
Emergency Budget in three weeks – Vice President Jagdeo
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has announced that a national emergency budget is likely to be presented in three weeks.
He told reporters at a...
Frontline workers to receive “appropriate recognition” in upcoming budget – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that workers on the frontline in the fight against the potentially deadly COVID-19 pandemic will receive “appropriate...
Schools to remain closed in September – Education Minister
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand has announced that schools will remain closed in September.
Minister Manickchand said this decision was made following widespread consultations with...
Eyewitness: Reconciliation…
…with PNC??
Now that the elections are (finally) over and the Ali Administration is getting on with the business of running the country, a lot...
India looking at possible deployment of legal experts at AG Chambers
The Government of India has indicated that it will continue offering assistance to Guyanese for training in India in legislative, parliamentary and electoral management...
Cops charged for killing unarmed man
Two police officers were this afternoon remanded to prison for the murder of Cecil Sampat who died whilst receiving medical attention after he and...
Body found at Durban Park
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man, whose body was discovered at Durban Park, Georgetown.
The discovery was made by a...
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Couple jumps through window as fire flattens house at Fyrish
A fire of unknown origin has flattened a two-storey wooden and concrete house located at Fyrish Village, Corentyne, Berbice, leaving three persons.
The incident occurred...
No progress without the working-class – GAWU
GAWU’s President, Seepaul Narine Labour Day address 2024
Comrades, on this momentous occasion of Labour Day, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) extends...
GPF acquires modern ‘crime scene’ vehicle to improve crime-solving efforts
With the recent acquisition of a cutting-edge crime scene vehicle, the Guyana Police Force has taken a monumental step towards fortifying its crime-solving prowess.
This...
Opposition’s case to remove Jagdeo from Parliament “premature” – Nandlall
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall on Tuesday criticised legal action filed by Opposition Members of Parliament to remove Vice President...
$4.1B money laundering case against father, son discharged
Money laundering charges against Kenneth Kellawan Ramnarine and his son, Damian Brandon Ramnarine were dismissed by Magistrate Rhondel Weaver after she upheld a no-case...
GRA’s false declarations scandal: ExxonMobil cuts ties with brokers, taking steps to avoid reoccurrence
Days after reports emerged that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) had flagged false declarations on oil well equipment imported on behalf of ExxonMobil, the...
Soesdyke Junction to Timehri Road to be upgraded into 4-lane
The government is planning to upgrade the two-lane road from the Linden/Soesdyke Junction to Timehri Police Station into a four-lane carriageway.
This initiative was announced...
Labour Day 2024: More than 23% in across-the-board salary increases paid to public servants...
On the occasion of Labour Day 2024, President Dr. Irfaan Ali revealed that more than 23 per cent in across-the-board salary increases have been...
Edghill leads Guyana delegation at ICAO’s symposium in Punta Cana
A delegation from Guyana comprising Minister of Public Works, Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, and Mr. Saheed Sulaman, Deputy Director General of the Guyana Civil...
Labour Day an opportunity to reflect on solidarity among workers of different backgrounds –...
See full statement from the Ethnic Relations Commission:
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends heartfelt appreciation to all Guyanese as we celebrate Labour Day, a...