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Friday, April 26, 2024

Berbice businessman robbed

Armed bandits on Sunday morning attacked and robbed a Corentyne businessman, firing two shots at him. The incident took place at Alness Village, Corentyne,...

PPP to elect new GS, Executive Committee today

The recently elected Central Committee of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) will today meet at Freedom House, Robb Street, Georgetown, to vote for the...

“I accept this award on behalf of all our great ancestors” – Pres Ali...

President Dr Irfaan Ali was on Friday evening conferred with the prestigious Global African Leadership Award in recognition of his strong and transformational leadership,...

Minister Patterson’s brother charged with trafficking cocaine in Grenada

The younger brother of Guyana’s Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, was on Monday remanded to Grenada’s Richmond Hill Prison when he appeared at...

Govt pushing for agriculture insurance – Mustapha tells farmers

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has reassured farmers that the Guyana Government is working with stakeholders in the Caribbean region to have agriculture insurance available...

Murder charge for Sophia man accused of strangling security guard on Church St.

The Sophia, Greater Georgetown man who allegedly strangled another on Church Street, Georgetown was slapped with a murder charge. Ashaka John, of A Field Sophia,...

Labourer to spend three years behind bars for narco trafficking

A labourer from St Ignatius village, Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) was jailed for three years and fined G$142,000 after he plead guilty...

Fatal Mandela accident: Truck driver claims he had the greenlight

A truck driver has been arrested following the death of a 45-year-old man in an accident at around 01:30h today along Mandela Avenue, Georgetown. Dead...

Woodley Park school attack: “Every action” will be taken to keep children safe –...

…as Home Affairs Ministry condemns all racially motivated attacks The Education Ministry and the Guyana Police Force have launched separate investigations into the attack on...

Ruimveldt man charged with narco trafficking

A West Ruimveldt man was on Wednesday slapped with a possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking charge when he appeared before Magistrate...

Recent Articles

Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo

The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...

Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo

The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...

Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana

See full statement from Massy Motors:  Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...

Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica

Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.  Shawn Caesar,...

Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...

GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition

The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown. Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...

Fire destroys sections of Linden Market

A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls. The fire began at...

Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...

Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali

Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...

Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus

Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...