Essequibo man remanded for setting fire to elderly woman’s house
An Essequibo Coast labourer was on Thursday remanded to prison by Magistrate Esther Sam for setting fire to an elderly woman’s home.
Safraz Rafeek, 46,...
Only 2 of 7 Mocha squatters take up Govt’s relocation offer
Only two of the seven remaining squatters at the Mocha/Cane View area showed up at the Housing Ministry today to activate the process for...
Indian vessel MV MA Lisha to arrive in February
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has announced that Indian Vessel, MV MA Lisha is expected to arrive in port Georgetown in February.
The announcement was...
5 arrested as police recovers weapons stolen from security firm
Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters made a breakthrough in the case involving the theft of several firearms belonging to Radar Security...
NRF balance stood at US$1.27B at the end of 2022
Senior Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh today submitted Notification of Receipts to Parliament of all petroleum revenues paid into the Natural Resource Fund (NRF)...
$346.2M contract signed for reconstruction of North West Secondary
The reconstruction of the North West Secondary School, Mabaruma, Region One (Barima-Waini), will soon commence following the signing of the contract to rebuild.
The contract...
More user-friendly system being put in place for accessing public services – VP
Citizens can expect further improvement in the delivery of local services following the completion of a review which examined ways of making public services...
Covid death toll rises to 1,290
The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of January 5th, 2023, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Govt working to reduce corruption, abuse of power in public offices – AG
Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall has stated that every day government is undertaking efforts to remove social ills such as corruption...
President Ali departs for official visit to India
President Dr Irfaan Ali departed Guyana today for a seven-day official visit to India.
On January 10, the Head of State will be bestowed with...
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Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...
T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally
A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors.
The 19-member...
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...
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...