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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Alexander’s proposal for elections “audit” instead of recount must be fiercely resisted – Nandlall

Former Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Administration, Anil Nandlall, has rubbished the proposal by the Chief Elections Officer...

Covid-19 claims Pakistan cricketer Zafar Sarfraz

Former Pakistan first-class cricketer Zafar Sarfraz has died after testing positive for Covid-19, according to a report by ESPNCricinfo. The 50-year old who made...

LETTER: All of a sudden Mrs Granger has awoken from her slumber

Dear Editor, In a rare Facebook post, Mrs Sandra Granger, First Lady, declared that “The People’s victory must not be stolen. Every region, every box,...

CARICOM heads to hold emergency meeting over COVID-19 on Wednesday

As Member States of the Caribbean Community continue their fight against the COVID-19 and its impact of lives and livelihoods, CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister...

World Bank says electoral impasse threatens Guyana’s oil-funded development

The electoral impasse was flagged in the World Bank’s recently completed semi-annual report where it assessed the global economy in the time of the...

‘World faces worst recession since Great Depression’

(BBC) The global economy will contract by 3% this year as countries around the world shrink at the fastest pace in decades, the International...

Linden father of 8 gunned down

Police in Linden are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting to death of 43-year-old Glenroy Chapman of Half Mile, Wismar, Linden. Reports are that Chapman...

Young biker dies after losing control of motorcycle 

A young biker attached to the 592 Bike Line succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital following an...

Motorcyclist killed in Berbice accident

A motorcyclist has become the latest road fatality after he was struck down by a canter at No. 64 Village Public Road, Corentyne Berbice...

Fire ravages Kitty home, 15 homeless

An Easter Monday fire, which gutted two structures at D’Andrade Street, has now left 15 people homeless. Based on information received, the fire started sometime...

Recent Articles

ExxonMobil will work with Govt to identify 20% of Stabroek Block for relinquishment

  ExxonMobil is expected to relinquish 20 per cent of the lucrative Stabroek Block later this year and according to the company’s Guyana President Alistair...

Govt examining innovative ways for the working class to get more money in their...

Even as the government is building out an ecosystem where every citizen prospers, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed that his government is examining...

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...