UPDATE: Akeem Wong fatally shot after charging at officers with cutlass – Police
See below for a statement from the Guyana Police Force on the fatal shooting of prison escapee and double murder accused Akeem Wong during...
Breaking News: Prison Escapee Akeem Wong shot dead
Prison Escapee Akeem Wong was shot dead this afternoon by ranks of the Joint Services, a senior police source has confirmed.
Details surrounding the incident...
Construction surveys completed for US$75.8M Good Success to Timehri road project
The construction surveys for the US$75.8 million Good Success to Timehri, East Bank Demerara road project have been completed.
The inspection exercise, conducted by the Ministry...
GPL to continue meter replacement as defective terminal meters contributing to revenue loss
The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) will be installing an additional 70,000 Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters this year to replace the old terminal...
Huge interest from Diaspora in agri investments – Head of Diaspora Unit
With Guyana’s “25 by 2025” vision in mind, interest continues to be shown, particularly from the Diaspora, in agricultural investments in Guyana - so...
Contractors to pay liquidated damages over delays on Schoonord-to-Crane Highway
The contractors working on the $11.8 billion four-lane highway project from Schoonord to Crane in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) are expected to pay...
New transmission line earmarked for Linden, to remove dependence on Bosai – VP
The Government has plans for the mining town of Linden that will include linking it with the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) to provide...
BoG launches $200 commemorative coin to mark Demerara Revolt 200th anniversary
President Dr Irfaan Ali was today presented with the Bank of Guyana's $200 commemorative coin that was made to mark the 200th anniversary of...
Five Special Branch ranks under close arrest for shooting at Police Sergeant
Five ranks attached to the Guyana Police Force's Special Branch have been placed under close arrest after opening fire at a Police Sergeant on...
GGI extends support for technical education at Leonora, Mahaicony Technical Institutes
The Greater Initiative (GGI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Council for Technical and Vocational Education Training (C-TVET) continues to enhance technical and...