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ECD attempted murder/suicide: Wife, daughter of dead taxi driver still critical

The estranged wife and three-year-old daughter of Balkarana Persaud aka “Clement”, the taxi driver who allegedly committed suicide moments after feeding them a poisonous...

Guyana poised to become most exciting investment destination in western hemisphere – President

President Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana is poised to become the most exciting investment destination in the Western Hemisphere. The Head of State made...

Vessel’s owner to pay as repairs to DHB cost over $1B

Ongoing repairs to the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) following last weekend’s collision have already racked up a bill of over $1 billion and according...

GRC celebrates 25th anniversary

The Guyana Relief Council (GRC) on Sunday observed its 25th anniversary under the theme “Years of Caring and Sharing,” where volunteers, sponsors and specially...

Man electrocuted while changing GTT pole in Berbice

A man is now dead after being electrocuted while changing a GTT utility pole on the Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) earlier today. Dead is...

Local Govt Ministry aims to increase subventions for NDCs, RDCs, Municipalities

The new PPP/C Government is aiming to increase subventions to all 70 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) and 10 Municipalities in the country. This disclosure was...

“Wake up, we’re living in modern times” – Opposition MP under fire over remarks...

APNU+AFC Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Natasha Singh is facing immense backlash over remarks she made in relation to the distribution of menstrual hygiene...

“Guyana stands besides you” – Pres. Ali to soldiers amid threats from Venezuela

See Message from the President and Commander-in Chief: We shall not be found wanting I am profoundly honoured to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the remarkable...

GECOM staff mum at Elections COI due to pending criminal charges

The testimonies of several persons employed by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) could not be pursued during the Elections Commission of Inquiry, owing to...

2 more die from COVID, 111 new cases detected

Two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died, according to the Ministry of Health today. These latest fatalities are a...

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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...

Porter falls to death from Norton Street building after receiving electric shocks

A porter died on Friday morning after being electrocuted and falling from a three-story building on Norton Street in Georgetown. Dead is Bryan Hardilall of...

Teen dies after being stabbed at Belle West

A 19-year-old male died in the hospital on Friday - one day after he was stabbed multiple times by a man with whom he...

Duo charged for murder of security guard

Two men were charged and placed before the court for the murder of security guard, Paul Waterman, who was killed during a robbery back...

NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders

Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...

“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production

Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of State, President Dr Irfaan Ali, recently...

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...