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President says establishment of Rights Commissions achievable by year-end, but cooperation from Opposition necessary

President David Granger has stated that establishment of the four Rights Commissions is achievable with the full cooperation of the Opposition by the end of this...

Four more Covid-19 deaths recorded

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that as of October 01, 2021, four more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

40,500 families to benefit from 2nd phase of COVID-19 cash grant initiative

The Ministry of Finance has revealed that an estimated 40,565 families will benefit from the second phase of the Government’s $25,000 per household COVID-19...

‘A Night of Tributes’ hosted to honour five GDF fallen heroes

Family members, friends, and dignitaries gathered at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, on Monday evening to honour the five Guyana Defence Force (GDF) ranks...

Flooding recorded in two Region 7 communities; water receding along coast – CDC

Two communities in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven) have reported that there is significant flooding. Devil's Hold, a village along the Cuyuni River, and Eteringbang,...

AFC’s Seetaram arrested for chocking officer, assaulting PPP supporter

Embattled Alliance For Change (AFC) Regional Councillor Abel Seetaram was on Thursday evening taken into custody after he reportedly chocked a Police Officer and...

6 children critical, over 20 injured following school bus collision in Berbice

At least six school aged children are said to be a in a critical state following an accident in the vicinity of the Rising...

National Democracy Award to be unveiled on October 5

The Guyana Government will soon be introducing the Order of Democracy – a national award to recognise all the custodians of democracy and those...

DPP objects to Lowenfield being added to case seeking release of SoPs, SoRs

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack has objected to Chief Elections Officer Keith Lowenfield being added to the ongoing case seeking the release...

Machine operator arraigned with murder

A West Coast Demerara (WCD) man was on Tuesday arraigned with the murder of 53-year-old Mohammed Shameem Hassan. Forty-six-year-old, Deonarine Seetaram called “Jericho” appeared before...

Recent Articles

Construction worker dies after being pinned by collapsed wall of septic tank

A construction worker is now dead after the wall of a septic tank in which he was working, collapsed and pinned him down. The incident...

Spirit of comradery, unity during PPP Congress “shook up” PNC – Jagdeo

Labelling the party's 32nd Congress an overall success, General Secretary of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) said the PNC-led Opposition is shaken up by...

PPP 32nd Congress: President Ali heads list of new 35-member Central Committee

Delegates at the People's Progressive Party's (PPP) 32nd Congress on Saturday voted for the new 35-member Central Committee, placing President Dr Irfaan Ali at...

Arrival Day 2024: “Multicultralism is a priceless asset” – President Ali

See below for the Arrival Day 2024 Message by Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana: I extend greetings to all Guyanese,...

“Today, we celebrate the vibrance of our cultural heritage” – PM Phillips in Arrival...

See below for Prime Minister, Brigadier Ret'd Mark Phillips Arrival Day 2024 Message: Fellow Guyanese, As we commemorate Arrival Day, we reflect on the profound impact...

Arrival Day 2024 Messages

Reflect on sacrifices of our foreparents to advance Guyana, better our lives - PPP  Arrival Day, designated a national holiday in 2004, is of tremendous...

Mechanic nabbed with ganja at Bartica home

A mechanic was arrested on Saturday after he was busted with a quantity of marijuana at his Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) home. The discovery was...

ECD man arrested after cops find ammo, toy gun

An East Coast Demerara man is now in police custody following the discovery of several pieces of ammunition along with a toy gun at...

Cell phones, improvised weapons among contrabands found at Mazaruni Prison

Several contraband items were confiscated during a search exercise carried out by ranks of the Joint Services at the new Mazaruni Prison in Region...

Another person charged for murder of miners at Arimu Backdam

A pensioner is the latest person charged by the police in connection with the murder of two miners at Arimu Backdam, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) last...