Guyana mulls importation of skilled labour to meet growing local demand
The Guyana Government is considering importing skilled labour to meet the growing local demand, President Dr Irfaan Ali shared on Tuesday.
“We’re actively addressing this...
Komal Singh is new PSC Chairman
Chief Executive Officer of Gaico Construction and General Services Inc, Komal Singh has been elected Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC).
The PSC held...
Govt committed to preserving indigenous languages – MP Charlie tells UN forum
The Government of Guyana is committed to making progress on the preservation and revival of indigenous languages during this International Decade, Member of Parliament...
$98.9M state-of-the-art psychiatric department opens at GPHC
A newly refurbished state-of-the-art $98.9 million Psychiatric Department of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) was launched on Tuesday to mark a significant step...
Linden Hospital receives over $10M in medical supplies from Chinese Govt
In excess of $10 million in medical equipment and supplies were on Monday handed over by the 18th Chinese Medical Brigade.
Minister of Public Works,...
Porter killed in Potaro Road accident
A 45-year-old man is now dead after the truck in which he was travelling, toppled downhill along the Potaro Road on Monday afternoon.
Dead is...
Pres. Ali announces key int’l partnerships to boost economic growth
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has restated his government’s commitment to collaborating with international partners to advance transformative projects across all sectors.
Speaking at the...
National Toshaos Council receives support from Iwokrama
The National Toshaos Council (NTC) and the Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development (Iwokrama) on Monday announced their collaboration in supporting...
Update: Son allegedly beats mother, then sets house on fire
By: La'Wanda McAllister
A shocking and heart-wrenching story unfolded in Herstelling, East Bank Demerara (EBD) last night as a son allegedly assaulted his own mother...
‘France a key partner for future development’ – Pres. Ali as French senators visit...
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday met with a number of French senators at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive.
The French...
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Region Three Business Chamber makes “impactful connections” at int’l conference in Brazil
See the below statement from the Region Three Chamber of Commerce and Industry on its recent attendance at the International Roraima-CARICOM Business Meeting held...
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with tree on Tapakuma Trail, Reg. Two
A young motorcyclist was killed in the wee hours of today after he collided with a tree on the Tapakuma Trail in Region Two...
Decomposed body of male washes up at Hope Beach
The decomposed body of a male was washed up at the Hope Beach on the East Coast of Demerara.
This discovery was made at about 11:30h...
Cevon’s driver shot by bandits during robbery at South Rimveldt office
A driver attached to Cevon Waste Management is now hospitalised after he was shot during a robbery at the company's Aubrey Barker Road, South...
Police suspect vessel in Port Kaituma was used for drug trafficking, transshipment – Benn
More than one week after a semi-submersible vessel was found along a river at Port Kaituma in Region One (Barima-Waini), Home Affairs Minister Robeson...
5 new chickenpox cases recorded at Lusignan Prison
In the past week, the Health Ministry recorded a total of five new chickenpox cases at the Lusignan Prison, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
This was...
No seawall vendor has been dislocated – Min Edghill assures
No vendor operating at the Georgetown Seawall has been dislocated, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill as he responded to a statement issued...
Guyanese American Chamber of Commerce “gravely concerned” over boycott threats against Guyanese businesses
Condemnation continues to increase against the recent antics of the Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID), which attracted backlash after threatening to boycott any...
Region 9 produces first batch of Pharmacy and Nursing Assistants
History was made on Friday as the first batch of newly trained Nursing and Pharmacy Assistants graduated in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo)...
Significant boost for Region 9 district hospitals with new Ultrasound units
Ultrasound services will now be offered to residents of Annai, Karasabai, Aishalton and Sand Creek in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), eliminating the need...