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Bank of Guyana to introduce $2000 currency note

The Bank of Guyana plans to introduce a $2000 bill. Specimens have already been sent to commercial banks. The introduction of this new note is...

Rose Hall Estate to reopen by October – Regional Chairman

Regional Chairman of Region Six, David Armogan has announced that the Rose Hall Sugar Estate is set to reopen in October, in keeping with...

19 new Covid-19 cases recorded

The Ministry of Health has announced that 19 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded, taking the total positives recorded to date to 7317. There are...

Mainstay to incorporate agriculture and tourism

Wyaka Village (Mainstay), Region two, plans to integrate farming and tourism to generate more income for the village. Toshao of the village Joel Fredericks...

Lands being identified to meet housing demand in Port Kaituma

The Ministry of Housing and Water is partnering with the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC) to identify lands in the Oronoque area to...

Family weeps for justice for 7-Y-O child killed in Bush Lot accident

The family of seven-year-old Nifran Nezamdeen - who was killed in an accident last year - is crying out for justice, claiming that it...

Cancer is the third leading cause of death in Guyana – Report

- A report from the Ministry of Health shows that cancer has been the third leading cause of mortality in Guyana with Ischemic...

Westford opposed to Parliamentary Counsel for National Assembly

By Kurt Campbell – Public Service Minister Jennifer Westford has opposed what she says would be a change of the current structure of...

TRADEWINDS 2023 strengthening partnerships, training & fostering respect for human rights

As Guyana hosts the TRADEWINDS 2023 exercise, heavy focus is being placed on strengthening partnerships, training, and respect for human rights. TRADEWINDS is a Caribbean-...

Police Constable crashes ATV into pedestrian

A 45-year-old pedestrian was injured on Christmas Day after a police constable lost control of the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) he was driving and it...

Recent Articles

Construction worker dies after being pinned by collapsed wall of septic tank

A construction worker is now dead after the wall of a septic tank in which he was working, collapsed and pinned him down. The incident...

Spirit of comradery, unity during PPP Congress “shook up” PNC – Jagdeo

Labelling the party's 32nd Congress an overall success, General Secretary of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) said the PNC-led Opposition is shaken up by...

PPP 32nd Congress: President Ali heads list of new 35-member Central Committee

Delegates at the People's Progressive Party's (PPP) 32nd Congress on Saturday voted for the new 35-member Central Committee, placing President Dr Irfaan Ali at...

Arrival Day 2024: “Multicultralism is a priceless asset” – President Ali

See below for the Arrival Day 2024 Message by Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana: I extend greetings to all Guyanese,...

“Today, we celebrate the vibrance of our cultural heritage” – PM Phillips in Arrival...

See below for Prime Minister, Brigadier Ret'd Mark Phillips Arrival Day 2024 Message: Fellow Guyanese, As we commemorate Arrival Day, we reflect on the profound impact...

Arrival Day 2024 Messages

Reflect on sacrifices of our foreparents to advance Guyana, better our lives - PPP  Arrival Day, designated a national holiday in 2004, is of tremendous...

Mechanic nabbed with ganja at Bartica home

A mechanic was arrested on Saturday after he was busted with a quantity of marijuana at his Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) home. The discovery was...

ECD man arrested after cops find ammo, toy gun

An East Coast Demerara man is now in police custody following the discovery of several pieces of ammunition along with a toy gun at...

Cell phones, improvised weapons among contrabands found at Mazaruni Prison

Several contraband items were confiscated during a search exercise carried out by ranks of the Joint Services at the new Mazaruni Prison in Region...

Another person charged for murder of miners at Arimu Backdam

A pensioner is the latest person charged by the police in connection with the murder of two miners at Arimu Backdam, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) last...