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Essequibo Mini Bus driver remanded for possession of cocaine

- A 32 - year - old mini bus driver of Danielstown, Essequibo Coast was remanded to prison on Monday by Magistrate Sunil...

Digicel makes annual donation to Parkside Steel Orchestra

- Digicel on Monday, February 3 made its annual donation to the Parkside steel orchestra which will contribute to their participation in the...

Govt. to charge and prosecute protesters involved in ‘objectionable’ protest

                By Kurt Campbell – Cabinet Secretary Dr. Roger Luncheon has joined with the Ministry of Education in issuing a stern warning to those...

PPP says it is kicking into ‘elections mode’

- After much speculations, it has been confirmed that the ruling People's Progressive Party (PPP) is getting set for elections whether local government...

Local Gov’t Minister confident that Local Gov’t Bills will be assented to

Local Government Minister Ganga Persaud says he is confident President Donald Ramotar will assent to the four local Government Bills. At a press conference yesterday,...

PPP urges Guyanese to stand firm against attempts to stymie development

In its emancipation message to the people of Guyana, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is warning Guyanese that as they celebrate their hard earned...

Young entrepreneurs undergo training

- Twelve young entrepreneurs are being trained to create and sustain their own business ventures. These persons were selected from regions 3, 4 and...

Canadian High Commissioner acknowledges the disastrous effect of poor security on businesses

– Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana Dr. Nicole Giles has underscored the importance of good and functional security to the prosperity of the...

Handyman shot during armed robbery at electronic store

– A handyman employed at Whizz Electronic Store, Alexander Street, Kitty was shot in his leg on Monday during an armed robbery. According...

North West resident remanded for chopping man

Thirty - year - old Mervin George of North West District appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore and pleaded not guilty to the charge of...

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...