Devindra Deonarine appointed CEO of Giftland Group of Companies
The Giftland Group of Companies, comprising of the Giftland Department Store, FoodMaxx Supermarket, The Giftland Mall, FoodMaxx Cambio and MCG Power Plant today announced...
Dr Dukhi performs Guyana’s first paediatric brain aneurysm surgery
Neurosurgeon Dr Amarnauth Dukhi continues to perform groundbreaking procedures in Guyana in an effort to enhance the surgical landscape.
This time round, he broke new...
Motion tabled for CEO Keith Lowenfield to be dismissed from GECOM
A motion was today tabled for embattled Chief Elections Officer Keith Lowenfield to be dismissed from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM).
The motion was tabled...
NDCs not doing anything for us – flood-affected Corentyne residents
As residents of Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) continue to grapple with severe flooding brought on by persistent rainfall and overtopping of the Canje Creek,...
Min. Rodrigues discusses investment opportunities with US Embassy officials
Minister within the Ministry of Housing & Water Susan Rodrigues today met with a delegation from the US Embassy where they discussed a number...
Diamond-Eccles bypass road likely for July opening
The highly-anticipated Eccles to Diamond bypass road on the East Bank Demerara (EBD) is likely to be opened to the public by July month-end.
This...
Man found dead with wound to head at Victoria
The body of a 42-year-old man was discovered on Monday in an abandoned building, which was once a school at Victoria, East Coast Demerara...
NA inmates injured during row over underwear
Two inmates of the New Amsterdam Prison are nursing injuries about their bodies following an argument about an underwear.
The incident took place around 12:30hrs...
Miner crushed to death by falling tree
A man is now dead while two others are injured after they were hit by a falling tree at Sandhill Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region...
Over 15,000 flood-relief hampers distributed countrywide
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has distributed more than 15,000 hampers to nine regions affected by flooding due to the recent torrential rains.
CDC Director...
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Police investigating alleged bomb threat at St Rose’s High School
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
On May 2, 2024, at 13:45hrs, an alleged bomb threat was made to St. Roses High School...
Govt to seek over US$180M in supplementary funding for GPL
Government will soon approach the National Assembly for US$180M- US$250M in supplementary funding for the Guyana Power and Light (GPL).
This sum will be used...
4 persons robbed of cash & jewellery after returning home from concert
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
On May 02, at about 03:15 hours, at Lot 184 Durban Backlands, Georgetown, four (4) persons were...
Grove man dies after being struck down by speeding cop
A pedestrian was last evening struck down and killed by a vehicle driven by a policeman, along the Farm Public Road, East Bank Demerara...
Jamaican Information Minister “impressed” with Guyana’s media landscape
Jamaica’s Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Robert Nesta Morgan on Thursday said he is “very impressed” with...
Govt awards 150 mining blocks; more areas to be allotted in coming months
See full statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources:
Emanating from a commitment H.E. President Mohamed Irfaan Ali made to the mining stakeholders, on Friday...
Over 90 persons vying for seat on PPP’s 35-member Central Executive Committee
A total of ninety-three persons are vying to be a part of the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) Central Executive Committee at this weekend’s Congress.
The...
Guyana must recognise rapidly evolving work culture – GAWU on reduced hours, days
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) has pointed out that the global movement to reduce working hours and days without compromising conditions...
Pupils expressed confidence, readiness for NGSA 2024
A total of 15, 488 pupils are writing this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) on May 2 and 3.
The pupils are being tested...
4 homeless after unattended stove goes up in flames
A mother and her three children are now homeless after their Number 60 Village, Corentyne, Berbice home went up in flames.
The woman had to...