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Friday, May 17, 2024

Govt steps in to fast-track completion of City Hall Admin Building

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development will be providing technical assistance to the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) in an effort...

“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...

Recent Articles

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...

Lusignan prison escapee spotted in Parika, GPS offers reward for his arrest

Days after Jose Awad escaped from the Lusignan Prison, East Coast Demerara, he was reportedly spotted in the vicinity of Parika, East Bank Essequibo. ...