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“We have to fight racism; Police have to act swiftly” – Jagdeo on WPA’s...

General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Bharrat Jagdeo has underscored the need for Guyanese to fight racism and has called on...

Superior compaction technology being used on Ogle-to-Eccles Bypass Road

…Public Works Minister says works advancing after site visit Works are advancing on the highly anticipated four-lane bypass road that will link the East Coast...

Govt commissions new ICT hub at Wowetta

Residents of Wowetta, Region Nine now have the service of a new Information and Communications Technology (ICT) hub, with the commissioning of the project...

Update: Woman died from blunt trauma to head; police reviewing airport security footage

An autopsy conducted on the body of overseas-based Guyanese Roma Dookeran, whose body was found at the Leguan foreshore about a week ago, has...

Suspension of previous PSC unconstitutional – Judge rules

High Court Judge Gino Persaud on Friday ruled that the June 2021 suspension of the previous Police Service Commission (PSC) which was chaired by...

PPP to hold Congress later this year or early 2024

The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) has not held its Delegates Congress in seven years but according to the party’s General Secretary, Dr Bharrat...

Sophia vendor nursing gunshot wound after attempted arson on his property

  Police are investigating an alleged shooting incident/attempted arson committed on a 39-year-old vendor of 'B' Field Reserve Dam, Sophia, Greater Georgetown. The incident occurred at...

Police investigating incident at Houston Secondary School

Police statement on the incident at Houston Secondary School: *Parent, teacher involved in Houston Secondary incident assisting Police with ongoing investigation* Police are probing an incident...

Contractor working to complete ‘Blacka Bridge’ in time for Easter – Edghill

Residents of B’ Field, Sophia will be able to access and traverse the new ‘Black Bridge’ that is being reconstructed in time for the...

Body washed up at Leguan foreshore identified as overseas-based Guyanese

One week after a body was washed up at the Leguan foreshore in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), it has been identified as that...

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Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal

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Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty

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T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally

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GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers

  See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI): Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks The...

Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo

The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...