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Prison officer on $100k bail for taking ganja into NA prisons

  A female prison officer was on Tuesday granted bail after pleading not guilty to a charge of trafficking narcotics in the prison. Sarafane Pitt, 29,...

Trio remanded over guns, ammo stolen from security company

A security officer and two other persons have been remanded to prison for allegedly stealing over $3 million worth of firearms and ammunition from...

Edghill orders removal of DHB’s ‘no vest, no slippers’ dress code

Amid widespread backlash over a dress code announcement made by the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation (DHBC) via its Facebook Page, Public Works Minister, Juan...

IDB approves US$100M funding for Diamond/Grove to Timehri road project

Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has announced that the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved some US$100 million to commence the Diamond/Grove to Timehri...

President Ali conferred with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award

President, Dr Irfaan Ali was on Tuesday conferred with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) for the year 2023, by President of India, Droupadi...

“Exact date” for LGE to be announced when GECOM wraps up internal work –...

While not definitively confirming the postponement of Local Government Elections (LGE) which is scheduled for March 13 this year, Local Government and Regional Development...

Guyana records one more COVID-19 death

  The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of January 9th, 2023, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

WIIN 2023 registration opens with new courses

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through the Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute, has opened registration for the 2023 batch of Women’s Investment...

24-Y-O single mother of 3 hopes for better life

Noticing the impressive work being done by President Dr Irfaan Ali’s Men on a Mission (MOM) to build houses for persons in dire situations,...

Mursaline backpedals on resignation as PNC treasurer, says will resolve ‘racial hostility’ issues internally

After resigning as treasurer from the PNC/R after becoming frustrated with instances of racial hostility, Faaiz Mursaline has rescinded that resignation and has agreed...

Recent Articles

Seawall vendors must adhere to their permit guidelines – Edghill

Every person who has received permission from the Sea and River Defense Board to vend on the Kitty Seawall will continue to vend. This was...

East Ruimveldt man stabbed to death

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Detectives in Regional Division 4’A’ are investigating the alleged murder of 52-year-old Shawn George, who resided at...

NDIA dismisses comments made by Opposition MP over Reg. 3 pump stations

Officials from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), have dismissed the recent comments made by Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul, about the...

Stakeholders equipped with information to prepare for rainy season

Stakeholders from various sectors were furnished with essential tools and climate information to prepare for the forthcoming May-June rainy season, enabling them to make...

1,000 families receive house lots at Enterprise, Non Pareil

Less than two weeks after 1,500 residents received their house lots in Region Three, another 1,000 families have become proud landowners at Phase II...

Driver dies in car crash at Farm

A man identified as Derek Kissoon is now dead after he lost control of the motorcar he was driving and crashed into a trench...

Guyana Learning Channel to launch new game show: ‘Brainiacs’

After the resounding success of its educational game show, Whiz Kids, the Guyana Learning Channel is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its...

Letter: Did Justice Sandil Kissoon turn Industrial Relations upside down?

Dear Editor, High Court Justice Sandil Kissoon has been applauded by the PNCR party for declaring that the Guyana Teachers Union’s (GTU’s) strike was legal,...

Usain Bolt named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced Olympic legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20...

There is no official title as “shadow minister” – Nandlall

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall is making it clear that there is no official title as a “shadow minister” In this...