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Essequibo Coast men fined for drunk driving

Two male residents of the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), were on Wednesday fined $30,000 each after they pleaded guilty to driving under the...

Guyana’s 1st female brokerage company adopts UN WEPs

  RNS Insurance Brokers and Consultants, Guyana’s first female-owned insurance brokerage, has adopted the United Nations (UN) Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) as part of its...

‘Talk to your children; break the silence’ – Pres Ali on domestic violence

In a move to end the scourge of violence against women, President Dr Irfaan Ali has called on every citizen to check themselves and...

Man acquitted of raping 15-Y-O girl

A jury in the Georgetown Sexual Offences Court cleared a Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara (ECD) of a child rape charge when it returned a...

Man seen in video beating dog gets $5000 bail after charged with animal cruelty

The man seen in viral videos on social media beating a dog was charged for the offence of animal cruelty contrary to Section 176...

Truck driver charged for killing 4 persons in road accident

Ewart Stewart, the 38-year-old lorry driver who was arrested on March 6 for his involvement that day in the gruesome accident on the Greenwich...

108 persons now certified in commercial food preparation, IT through BIT

Residents along the East Bank and Soesdyke-Linden Highway have applauded government for providing them with the opportunity to fully equip themselves with the skills...

Consultations to soon start on model PSA, amendments to Petroleum Act – VP

Consultations will soon commence on the model Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) which will be an important guide for companies participating in the oil blocks...

Guyana plans additional oil auction in 2024 to bolster expansion

Guyana is planning another auction of prospective oil-field leases next year as the world’s fastest-growing economy seeks to maintain the pace of development,...

Pres. Ali lauds women’s leading roles in many sectors across Guyana

In celebration of Guyanese women on the occasion of International Women’s Day, President Dr Irfaan Ali shared some statistics which show Guyanese females playing...

Recent Articles

Man found dead in car on Heroes Highway

Police ranks from Regional Division #4B today discovered the body of a male in a motorcar along the Heroes Highway, East Bank Demerara. Based on...

WCD labourer busted with ganja

A 30-year-old labourer has been arrested after police found a quantity of marijuana at his Best Village, West Coast Demerara home. The discovery was made...

Pensioner killed on EBD roadway

A pensioner was killed Saturday night on the East Bank Demerara Public Road after a motorcar crashed into his electric bike. Dead is 81-year-old Donovan...

Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes, search under way

DUBAI, May 19 (Reuters) - A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain...

New ramp, dredging, road upgrades for fisherfolks at Ogle outfall

Fisherfolks operating at the Ogle Outfall on the East Coast of Demerara will benefit from a new ramp to bring their boats onshore and...

“Every single person must be employed” – Pres. Ali as Welding Certification programme rolled...

Employment has been guaranteed for Guyanese participating in a new welding programme being facilitated by the Guyana Government through the School of the Nations...

MMA-ADA receives $110M excavator to advance agricultural works

The Mahaica-Mahaicony Abary- Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) at Onverwagt, Region Five on Saturday received a $110 million Amphibious Excavator to aid in the efficient...

Nearly 5lbs of ganja found at La Grange

Police in Regional Division #3 have unearthed close to five pounds of marijuana in an abandoned workshop at La Grange, West Bank Demerara. The discovery...

Guyana to host regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July

See below for a statement on Guyana hosting the regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July: The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s...

Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2025 set for February 18-21

See below for a statement on the 2025 hosting of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo: The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain...