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Finance Minister concerned Amaila Falls Project will be threatened

Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh is concerned that the controversial Amaila Falls Project will be at threat, if it is not supported by...

Update: Four persons found in Cuyuni River mishap

According to the Police, the four persons who were missing after a boat capsized in the vicinity of Matouk Falls, Cuyuni River have been...

Police on the hunt for alleged murderer

The police are on the hunt for a man, who is the main suspect in the murder of 24 – year – old Kevin...

Man accidentally shoots self in the buttocks

The police are investigating reports that at about 22:45h last night, Friday July 12, licensed firearm holder Tyrone Lewis, 23 years, of Bartica, was...

Gov’t to proceed with airport expansion, US$20M already invested

Government intends to go ahead with the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) expansion project in light of the fact that the hefty sum of...

Suriname, Guyana convene Bi – National meeting

The Ministry of Health today convened its first Bi - National meeting for collaboration on Health with Suriname. The meeting is aimed at discussing health...

UG VC responds to corruption revelation

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana , Dr. Jacob Opadeyi has denounced an article carried by this news site, which revealed...

PSC calls on Gov’t to renegotiate contracts

The Private Sector Commission is calling on government to consider renegotiating its contracts that are affected by the implementation of the National Minimum...

Sand Mining operation ordered to cease work

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission will soon issue a cease work order on a private property in Sand Hills, Demerara River, which...

Man charged with assault granted $20,000 bail

Lennox Anthonio was placed on $20,000 bail when he appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore to answer the charge of assault. Anthonio of Georgetown pleaded not...

Recent Articles

Teens charged with murder of excavator operator

Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...

Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise  

A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...

Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine

The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...

CH&PA remains committed to providing affordable housing to citizens but reiterates squatting is illegal...

The Housing and Water Ministry, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Friday stated that it remains committed to peaceful resolution as...

Onverwagt prawns project to yield an estimated $48M per crop

The prawns project being developed at Onverwagt, Region Five is poised to produce 12 tonnes of Vannamei prawns per crop, with each tonne expected...

AFC to hold 8th biannual conference on June 29

FULL STATEMENT: The Alliance For Change (AFC) is pleased to announce its 8th Biannual Conference, which will be held on June 29, 2024, in Georgetown....

GTU not serious about conciliation following series of demands – AG

…says Union using teachers to push other agenda In light of the recent ultimatum issued by the Guyana Teachers’ Union concerning the 20 per cent...

$117M owed in traffic tickets’ payments

…237 drivers fined $18M for drunk driving Drivers in Guyana face a staggering bill of $117 million owed to the Guyana Police Force following a...

“There will be reciprocity” – VP warns countries restricting Guyana’s commodities

Imports from any country that prevents Guyana’s commodities from entering its market will face similar restrictions when its exports are entering Guyana. This is according...

Venezuela Border Controversy: Guyana notifies allies of Venezuela’s threatening posture at border

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo informed media practitioners on Thursday afternoon that the Government of Guyana has informed all relevant international bodies, allies, and other...