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Gun, ammo and 921g marijuana found during Turkenyen, GT operations; 4 arrested

An intelligence-led operation, conducted by ranks from the Guyana Police Force, has netted an illegal firearm with matching ammunition along with a quantity of...

Several Canada-Guyana business partnerships formed under CGCC

See below for a statement from the Canada Guyana Chamber of Commerce which is celebrating its second anniversary with several Canada-Guyana Business Partnerships formed:  This...

Some 700 farmers, agro-processors to benefit from Fort Wellington processing facility

...as gov’t continues to push value-added production The Government of Guyana, in an effort to further commercialise value-added production through agro-processing, has been working to...

Govt to accelerate turn-key housing programme in 2023 – Minister Croal

Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal said the government will be accelerating its turn-key housing programme in 2023 in order to meet the...

UG’s Valedictorian calls for more opportunities for internships, jobs, and scholarships for continuous elevation

...over 3000 students graduated over weekend Sean Pemberton is revelling in the glory of securing the coveted title of the University of Guyana’s Valedictorian for...

Spike in construction, development puts pressure on supply chains

…efforts being taken to ensure materials are available – Edghill Due to the escalation of construction and other private sector developments, the demand for materials...

Several Region 7 communities flooded; water levels to rise as rains continue

At least six riverain communities in Region Seven Cuyuni-Mazaruni) are currently inundated and according to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), water levels are expected...

17 new COVID-19 cases recorded

The Ministry of Health has reported that 17 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours. Consequently, Guyana's active COVID-19...

Female among 9 Victory Valley contractors to benefit from community projects

The government through the Ministry of Public Works awarded nine contracts to desilt drains and construct small roads as well as footpaths to enhance...

Guyana’s application for Egmont Group Membership to be presented at next plenary early 2023

After attending the CFATF’s 55th Plenary and Working Group meetings, Guyana’s delegation is optimistic that the country is on track in its preparation for...

Recent Articles

Teens charged with murder of excavator operator

Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...

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...