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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Man jailed 18 years for raping 5-Y-O boy

For raping a five-year-old boy whose mother’s home he visited regularly, a labourer, formerly of Django town, Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara (ECD), has...

Couple die in Linden smash-up

A Linden couple was killed on Monday evening killed after they were hit off their motorcycle by a sports Jeep at Amelia’s Ward Hill,...

PPP/C serves request for recount of Region 4 votes

The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) this morning successful filed a request for a recount of the District Four votes to several Deputy Returning...

Govt will find way to help with UG student loan debts – Jagdeo

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has given assurances that not only will the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government keep its promise of a free University...

Greater O&G monitoring, contract compliance are priority in 2024 – VP

As the country’s oil and gas sector continues to grow exponentially, the Guyana Government continues to work on building the best legislative and regulatory...

Guyana lifts ban on importation of sex toys for personal use

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced the removal of the ban on the importation of sex toys amid mounting calls from the public. “Complaints...

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with minibus

A 34-year-old motorcyclist has lost his life after he crashed into a minibus at the intersection of Brickdam Road and Brummel Place in Georgetown. The...

Region 4 man is Guyana’s 110th COVID-19 death

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) died today. This now takes the...

Govt to introduce additional ferry service for Essequibo – Pres. Ali

...several agriculture projects planned for Mashabo President Dr Irfaan Ali announced that his Government will invest in an additional ferry to service the Essequibo-Parika route...

GRPA launches new HIV care and treatment services

The Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) recently launched its new HIV care and treatment services for People living with HIV (PLHIV). The GRPA joins the...

Recent Articles

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...

Over 240 properties being acquired by Govt for Gas-to-Energy, Harbour Bridge projects – AG

The Government of Guyana is in the process of acquiring over 200 private properties in order to facilitate the construction of the Gas-to-Energy (GtE)...

All secondary school students will soon receive textbooks from Govt – Manickchand

Having already fulfilled its promise of ensuring every primary school student receives textbooks from the government, focus is now on equipping all secondary-level pupils...

CDB President resigns with “immediate effect”

President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Hyginus 'Gene' Leon, has resigned with “immediate effect” from the regional financial institution. According to a...

Solar panels stolen from school in Bartica; businessman, security officer arrested

See full statement from Guyana Police Force:  Police in Regional Division #7 are investigating an alleged simple larceny that occurred between Friday, April 19, and...

Taxi drivers allegedly shot by vendor at Kitty Seawall

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  On April 17th, 2024, at about 23:00 hrs on the seawall near the Station in Kitty,...