Govt still aiming for September reopening of schools
In light of the frightening impact that the novel coronavirus pandemic has had on the education system globally, and in Guyana, President Dr Irfaan...
Govt mulls measures to facilitate reopening of cinemas
Measures are currently being examined for the reopening of cinemas in Guyana and among the proposals, is for only persons who are vaccinated against...
Teen arrested after attempting to rob man under guise of selling cellphone
A 19-year-old lad of Prashad Nagar, Georgetown has been arrested after he attempted to rob a 27-year-old man at gunpoint.
The incident occurred on Thursday...
Reg.9 REO placed on bail, shooting was accidental – Police
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) announced today that investigations have so far revealed that the Regional Executive Officer for Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo)...
25-Y-O man in custody for raping teen
A 25-year-old man is now in Police custody after he allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl in April 2021.
The incident occurred in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
Based...
Contracts inked for critical cane-transport punts for Rose Hall Estate as Govt moves forward...
The government has made clear its intention to move forward with the planned reopening of the Rose Hall Estate and the overall resuscitation of...
3 more Covid-19 deaths; 74 new cases
Three more persons who were infected with the novel coronavirus have died, taking the death toll to 518.
The latest fatalities are a 38-year-old man,...
Regional Genomic Surveillance Network tracks COVID-19 virus variants throughout Latin America and Caribbean
Washington, D.C. July 21, 2021 (PAHO) – Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne reported that the Americas’ year-old COVID-19 Genomic Surveillance...
Project launched to empower women in Region 10
The Regional Economic Advancement Partnership (REAP), an initiative championed by Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) Chairman Deron Adams, launched its first project recently with the...
Govt contemplating various uses from gas-to-shore project
Even with works moving apace for the much-anticipated gas-to-shore project which is expected to fulfill the country’s energy needs including addressing the longstanding power...
Recent Articles
Man found dead in car on Heroes Highway
Police ranks from Regional Division #4B today discovered the body of a male in a motorcar along the Heroes Highway, East Bank Demerara.
Based on...
WCD labourer busted with ganja
A 30-year-old labourer has been arrested after police found a quantity of marijuana at his Best Village, West Coast Demerara home.
The discovery was made...
Pensioner killed on EBD roadway
A pensioner was killed Saturday night on the East Bank Demerara Public Road after a motorcar crashed into his electric bike.
Dead is 81-year-old Donovan...
Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes, search under way
DUBAI, May 19 (Reuters) - A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain...
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...