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Construction of $12.4B Maternal Hospital to begin shortly – Dr Anthony

Construction is expected to commence very soon on the specialised €149 million Paediatric and Maternal Hospital, which is earmarked for Goedverwagting, East Coast Demerara...

7 homeless after fire guts Agricola house

Seven persons are now homeless following a late afternoon fire that destroyed their Agricola, Greater Georgetown home today. The fire started sometime around 14:40h at the...

Grove fire, maliciously set, leaves 13 homeless

An early morning fire at Grove, East Bank Demerara, has left 13 persons homeless after their house was destroyed. The Guyana Fire Service said was...

Woman, 26, is latest COVID-19 fatality

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported that another person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died. This latest fatality is a...

CJIA, Police recover lost luggage in Berbice

Joint efforts by the staff of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC) and ranks of the Guyana Police Force led to the quick...

Pres Ali hands over homes to Berbice families under MOM initiative

As part of his two-day outreach in Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) President Dr Irfaan Ali this morning handed over newly constructed homes to...

Gas-to-shore Project: $400M for acquisition of private lands for pipeline – PM

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has set aside some $400 million for the acquisition of private lands to facilitate the laying of pipelines...

Cuban woman perishes after minibus, pick-up explode at Mabura

A Cuban national perished in a fire that erupted following a collision between a Route 94 minibus and a pick-up along the Mabura Road...

$781.9 billion budget 2023 passed

The National Budget of $781.9 billion was today passed in the National Assembly at the conclusion of its 62nd Sitting following approval of the...

Motorcyclist dies following Parfaite Harmonie accident

By: La'Wanda McAllister  A young motorcyclist lost his life on Monday following an accident along the La Parfaite Harmonie Public Road, West Bank of Demerara...

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Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo

The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...

Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana

See full statement from Massy Motors:  Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...

Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica

Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.  Shawn Caesar,...

Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...

GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition

The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown. Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...

Fire destroys sections of Linden Market

A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls. The fire began at...

Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...

Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali

Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...

Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus

Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...

Police Officers conclude training on critical thinking, ethical conduct & other areas

The Guyana Police Force concludes the first cohort of the Junior Officers' Course 1/2024 on Wednesday April 24, 2024. The closing ceremony was held at...