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Guyana records 37 new COVID-19 cases

From a total of 654 swabs that were sent for testing in the last 24 hours, 37 persons tested positive for the novel coronavirus. This...

Project implementation rate now at 95%; up from 57% under Coalition – Edghill

The project implementation rate of the Public Works Ministry was a worrying 55% under the previous Coalition administration. But according to Public Works Minister...

26 Haitians, 1 Cuban travelling from Guyana arrested in Brazil for illegal entry

Federal Police in Brazil has arrested 27 immigrants – 26 Haitians and one Cuban – who illegally entered Bom Fin from Guyana. The Customs Anti-Narcotics...

World Court to set timelines for submissions in Guyana-Venezuela border case

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to set various timelines by which Guyana and Venezuela will have to make their respective submissions...

4 escape from Lethem Station after digging hole in ground

The Guyana Police Force is on the hunt for four men who escaped from custody at the Lethem Police Station after they dug a...

Budget 2021 offers “far superior” benefits to indigenous people than under Coalition – Shuman

Representative of the Joinder Parties in the National Assembly, Lenox Shuman on Friday evening related that while the proposed 2021 National Budget is not...

Curfew remains as Govt extends Covid-19 measures for March

The 10:30pm to 4am national curfew remains intact as the government approved the extension of the Covid-19 Emergency Measures for March 2021. The full measures...

28 new Covid-19 cases recorded

Guyana has recorded 28 new cases of the novel coronavirus, taking the total positives recorded to date to 8513. The number of persons in the...

President Ali meets with youths from Kwakwani

President Dr Irfaan Ali today held productive discussions with youths from Kwakwani, Upper Demerara-Berbice, at his Office on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive. President Ali listened to...

4-Y-O girl died from infection in abdomen – PME

A postmortem performed on the body of four-year-old Shelly Modeste has found that she died from an infection to her abdomen. Modeste, of Charity, Essequibo...

Recent Articles

GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers

  See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI): Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks The...

Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo

The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...

Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo

The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...

Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana

See full statement from Massy Motors:  Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...

Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica

Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.  Shawn Caesar,...

Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...

GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition

The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown. Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...

Fire destroys sections of Linden Market

A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls. The fire began at...

Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...

Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali

Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...