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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Eccles-to-Mandela Road soon to be commissioned – Minister Croal

…all major works completed, finishing touches being done After some delays, the commissioning of the much-anticipated $2.3 billion Eccles-to-Mandela Avenue four-lane highway will be held...

Sterling Products rewards successful NGSA students

Sterling Products Ltd. has rewarded 12 children who successfully wrote the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) examination and are preparing to enter secondary school...

Cellphones, improvised weapons confiscated during NA Prison raid

At least two improvised weapons were among several contraband items that were found during a raid at the New Amsterdam Prison on Wednesday morning. The...

Japan pledges support to Guyana for phasing out use of mercury

- Guyana has once again demonstrated its commitment internationally to control mercury emissions by signing on to the Minamata Convention on Mercury at...

Budget 2024: $6 billion allotted for GuySuCo

In order to further improve sugar production and enhance the operational efficiency of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), the government has allotted some $6...

Govt will invest oil revenues until challenges faced by Guyanese are remedied – Jagdeo

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has laid a firm footing that Government would continue to invest the oil revenues in areas which develop the productive...

Hadi’s World, CHEC partner to supply 1 million tonnes of aggregates yearly

Hadi’s World Incorporated - a subsidiary of Mohamed’s Enterprise - and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) have joined forces to supply one million tonnes...

Sensationalised failed attempt to implicate VP Jagdeo in corruption regurgitated

Social media commentary ahead of an episode on Guyana by United States-based media outlet, VICE News, which will be aired today, has been dismissed...

$2.5M solar system project slated for Akawini

A solar power farm will be developed at Akawini Village, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), the Ministry of Public Infrastructure has announced. Minister David Patterson disclosed during...

More specialised food production, innovative ways needed in agriculture – Pres Ali

With the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government pushing for more innovation and technology within the agriculture sector, President Dr Irfaan Ali also recently stressed...

Recent Articles

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...