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Sunday, May 19, 2024

9 new COVID-19 cases recorded

The Ministry of Health has reported that nine more persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the last 24-hours. This now takes active...

Private sector bodies commend approval of Exxon’s Yellowtail Project

Two private sector bodies - the Private Sector Commission and the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber - have lauded the Guyana Government's approval...

CANU destroys US$2.5M in marijuana; lauds inter-agency cooperation  

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) this morning facilitated the destruction of some 1,500 kilograms of marijuana that was seized at ports and residences by...

66 new detectives graduate from CID Induction Course

The Guyana Police Force’s Criminal Investigations Department (CID) throughout the 12 Regional Police Divisions is soon expected to be strengthened as 66 ranks, on...

First Smart classroom commissioned in Region 10

Minister of Education Priya Manickchand on Friday commissioned a smart classroom at the Christianburg Secondary School. This is the first of its kind in the...

Solar system re-operationalised at St Cuthbert’s Secondary School

The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), on March 28th 2022, under its sustainable energy interventions at community/public buildings, installed a 48kWh Battery Energy Storage System...

Govt distributes $47M to dialysis patients

…plans to offset lab, medication costs in future In filling its promise to offer assistance to dialysis patients, the Government through the Health Ministry on...

Granger to Norton: “Have meaningful consultations with Ramjattan to fill MP vacancies”

Representative of the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change List of Candidates, David Granger has asked the leaders of the two coalition partners,...

Over $5B in contracts signed for 32 bridges, several hinterland roads

The Ministry of Public Works on Friday signed a number of contracts for the construction and upgrade of roads and bridges in the hinterland...

BK driver found floating in Mazaruni River was strangled to death – PME

A post mortem examination (PME) performed on the body of a truck driver, who was found floating in the Mazaruni River, has revealed that...

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New ramp, dredging, road upgrades for fisherfolks at Ogle outfall

Fisherfolks operating at the Ogle Outfall on the East Coast of Demerara will benefit from a new ramp to bring their boats onshore and...

“Every single person must be employed” – Pres. Ali as Welding Certification programme rolled...

Employment has been guaranteed for Guyanese participating in a new welding programme being facilitated by the Guyana Government through the School of the Nations...

MMA-ADA receives $110M excavator to advance agricultural works

The Mahaica-Mahaicony Abary- Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) at Onverwagt, Region Five on Saturday received a $110 million Amphibious Excavator to aid in the efficient...

Nearly 5lbs of ganja found at La Grange

Police in Regional Division #3 have unearthed close to five pounds of marijuana in an abandoned workshop at La Grange, West Bank Demerara. The discovery...

Guyana to host regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July

See below for a statement on Guyana hosting the regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July: The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s...

Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2025 set for February 18-21

See below for a statement on the 2025 hosting of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo: The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain...

Porter falls to death from Norton Street building after receiving electric shocks

A porter died on Friday morning after being electrocuted and falling from a three-story building on Norton Street in Georgetown. Dead is Bryan Hardilall of...

Teen dies after being stabbed at Belle West

A 19-year-old male died in the hospital on Friday - one day after he was stabbed multiple times by a man with whom he...

Duo charged for murder of security guard

Two men were charged and placed before the court for the murder of security guard, Paul Waterman, who was killed during a robbery back...

NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders

Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...