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GDF rank dies in Essequibo Coast accident

A 20-year-old man attached to the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on Wednesday evening lost his life in an accident on the Capoey Public Road,...

GECOM to discuss coalition’s calls for supporters to mobilise at polling stations

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) will on February 4, 2020 discuss the issue of the incumbent administration urging supporters to mobilise at polling stations,...

Body found at Grove

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 77-year-old man whose body was found floating in the Demerara River nearing a dock...

Bangladesh nationals jailed for entering Guyana illegally

Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan jailed three Bangladesh nationals who admitted that they entered Guyana illegally. The three men, Jackel Chowdhurg, 19; Siddik Ahmed, 27, and...

RUSAL dismisses more workers

Just days after RUSAL laid off some 142 workers due to a fuel shortage, the company has now sent home another batch of employees. A...

Teen remanded for murder

An 18-year-old lad, who is allegedly the second accomplice in the murder a court tout, was today charged and remanded to prison for the...

Taxi driver gets bail on rape charge

A 49-year-old taxi driver who allegedly raped a 12-year-old child at his home was on Wednesday arraigned for the crime at the Georgetown Magistrates’...

DPP recommends charges for man accused of raping granddaughter

The 54-year-old man who allegedly raped his six-year-old granddaughter while watching pornographic videos is expected to soon make his court appearance after the Director...

Edghill writes Top Cop for probe into contracts ‘illegally’ awarded by Govt

Former Junior Finance Minister Juan Edghill has written the country's Commissioner of Police Leslie James to conduct an investigation into the contracts awarded by...

Carpenter who knocked out cop’s teeth gets bail

A 22-year-old carpenter was on Tuesday arraigned for allegedly cuffing a police officer, causing him to lose three teeth. Shem Wilkie of Mahdia, Region Eight...

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DEMTOCO announces after-tax-profit of $2.27B amid rise in cigarette smuggling

At the 90th Annual General Meeting held today at the Marriott Hotel, Demerara Tobacco Company Limited (DEMTOCO), a leader in the tobacco industry, shared...

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...