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FIFA World Cup 2018: France beat Uruguay 2-0 to reach semi-finals

France outclassed Uruguay 2-0 to enter the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in on Friday. Raphael Varane...

Gunmen invade home of elderly couple for the second time

The Police are on the hunt for five gunmen, who in the wee hours of Friday morning, invaded the home of the parents of...

‘GECOM Chair substituting use of fraudulent Region 4 SoPs with head-in-the-sand approach’ – Nigel...

The ten motions supported by the PPP-appointed Commissioners at Guyana Election Commissioners' meeting on Friday, April 24, 2020 were prudent and necessary, yet Justice...

New Merchant Bank to support growth of Private Sector, Govt

The NewHayven Merchant Bank, which was officially launched on Thursday, will play a crucial role in bringing the much-needed finance and capital to develop...

Manufacturing of by-products in sugar sector takes hit – PSC report

…declines by 23% for 2018; rice milling also shows decline Guyana’s manufacturing sector has had its share of ups and downs for the past year....

A political gimmick? …Questions raised as GuyOil finally lowers gas prices

The Guyana Oil Company (GUYOIL) has announced a reduction in gas prices which took effect from Monday last, but this move comes many weeks...

Porter dies, another seriously injured after tractor topples downhill

A porter is now dead while another is seriously injured following an accident which occurred at around 10:30hrs on Tuesday on the Arawai Trail...

Health Ministry weighing options to allow for self-quarantine/isolation

Notwithstanding the significant impact COVID-19 has on the lives of Guyanese, newly-appointed Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, today, said his Ministry is currently...

Concacaf Gold Cup: Golden Jags drawn with T&T, USA and Panama

Guyana’s National Senior Men’s football team, the Golden Jaguars, will have an uphill task ahead of them as they prepare for the impending Concacaf...

Man gets 10 months jail for punching cop

Sparendaam Magistrate Rochelle Liverpool on Wednesday sentenced Seon Prince to 10 months’ imprisonment for assaulting a Police Sergeant, after Prince admitted to assaulting Police...

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Hinterland residents trained in foundational radio broadcasting, media communications

Several more residents of hinterland communities have benefited from foundational radio broadcasting training as part of a national effort to bolster media and communication in remote...

Teen dies in Berbice accident

A teenager is now dead after he was struck down from his electric bike by a motor car on the Tain public road in...

CJIA Commercial Centre 70% completed – Edghill

The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), which has seen massive upgrades under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government, has a number of enhancement works...

New Forest village to light up with electricity for first time

The community of New Forest, East Canje, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) is expected to receive electricity for the first time before Christmas. Senior Minister in...

Man busted with over one pound ganja at Eccles home

Daniel Brown, a 30-year-old labourer of 'BB' Eccles, East Bank Demerara, was arrested after police found over one pound of marijuana at his home. The...

Truck driver arrested for damaging barrier on Diamond-Mocha bypass road

Police on the East Bank of Demerara have arrested a truck driver after his vehicle damaged a fixed steel barrier on the roadway that...

Raids at Lusignan Prison net cellphones, improvised weapons

Searches conducted over the past few weeks at the Lusignan Prison on the East Coast of Demerara have netted a number of contraband items. The...

Man dies after mining pit collapses at Aramu Backdam, Reg. 7

A miner was killed this morning after the mining pit in which he was working, collapsed and buried him at Aramu Backdam, Cuyuni River...

8-hour power outage for sections of Greater G/Town on Sunday

As the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc. continues with preparatory works for the arrival of a second power ship, consumers in sections of...

Hinterland dorms to receive major upgrades – President Ali announces

The Hinterland Scholarship Dormitory (HSD) in Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown is home to a diverse population of hinterland scholars, and will soon undergo a major...