BA.2 subvariant could be behind rising COVID-19 numbers – Health Minister
As the Health Ministry continues to study the driving factors behind this week’s increased COVID-19 positives, there are contentions that this could be linked...
Constitutional appointments: Norton says CVs of nominees important for meaningful consultations
With President Dr Irfaan Ali and Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton slated to meet for a second time next week on several constitutional appointments, the...
Guyana recognises importance of ‘blue economy’ – Pres Ali tells newly accredited Norwegian Ambassador
President Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana, like Norway, recognises the importance of the ‘blue economy’ which seeks to balance human well-being, social equality...
EMC calls for worldwide conservation of migratory birds and their habitats
World Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated across the world on Saturday, May 14. Environmental Management Consultants Inc. (EMC) joins the calls for worldwide...
Proposal made for 30kmph speed limit on urban roads
A proposal has been made to reduce the speed limit for urban roads from 50 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour. This...
Free internet access to public under new WiFiGY initiative
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), through the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) has commenced the installation of 1000 free WiFiGY locations or...
Pres. Ali, Opposition Leader agree that talks will be guided by the Constitution
Considered to be a major moment in the political history of the country, President Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon met with Opposition Leader Aubrey...
Brackish water shrimp production earns $153M for first 3 months of 2022
The ongoing brackish water shrimp production along the Corentyne Coast has earned some $153 million, after the production of some 127,400 kilogrammes of shrimp...
Man found not guilty of raping differently-abled woman
A 48-year-old Route 42 (Georgetown-Timehri) minibus driver was today freed of the charge of rape of a differently-abled woman.
Sherwin Reynolds of Plaisance, East Coast...
4 in ICU as 36 new Covid cases recorded
Four persons out of 12 persons currently hospitalised with the novel coronavirus are currently receiving care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as infections...
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MV Ma Lisha enters drydock 1 year after delivery
As part of the contractual agreement between the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) of the Public Works Ministry and the Garden Reach Ship Builders...
Berbice motorcyclist dies after colliding with donkey
Twenty-four-year-old Kumar Atmaram also called 'Shawn', a construction worker of Gangaram Village, East Canje Berbice died after he reportedly collided with a donkey on...
Update: Long Creek accident claims life of 5th victim
A fifth person has died in the fatal accident that occurred on Monday morning at Long Creek, Soesdyke Linden Highway.
The fifth victim has been...
LTW 2024 records high influx of visitors compared to previous years – Sears
As the curtains were pulled on the 2024 Linden Town Week, Committee Member, Devin Sears reported that there has been a spike in attendance...
Guyana’s wood-tracking system to be overhauled, replaced with digital system – EU Ambassador
Guyana’s wood tracking system, which is important for ensuring loggers are complying with the law but relies heavily on paper will soon be digitised.
This...
Siblings among 4 die in 2-vehicle smash-up at Long Creek
Siblings, Rushelle Leacock and Eddo Leacock were identified as two of the four persons who died in the early morning two-vehicle smash-up at Long...
CGX pushes start-up of Berbice Deep-Water Port to late 2024
Canadian-based CGX Energy Inc’s Berbice Deep-Water Port (BDWP) Project continues to face delays as its start-up has once again been pushed back to later...
Cargo passing through CJIA increased by 84% – CJIA Chair
says over 11 million kilos of cargo passed through CJIA compared to 6.1 million in 2015
In keeping with the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)...
Bus park fatal stabbing: Suspects, 14 & 15, told police intent was to rob...
The two teenagers, who were arrested for the fatal stabbing of 33-year-old John Williams at the Route 44 minibus park in Georgetown on Saturday...
31-Y-O arrested with gun, ammo
A 31-year-old mill operator was arrested by police today after he was found in possession of a firearm and matching ammunition - for which...