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Sunday, May 19, 2024

“Great Soul” Bibi Shadick laid to rest

Government-nominated Commissioner at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and former Minister Bibi Safora Shadick, who passed away on Saturday, was laid to rest today. At...

Outside GPHC: Granny’s snacks attract many

By Alva Solomon Anyone who works at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) at nights would boast of Granny’s tasty snacks. She journeys to her...

Govt eyes restarting coffee cultivation in Pomeroon – Min Mustapha

The Agriculture Ministry is currently collaborating with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) to restart coffee cultivation in the Pomeroon, Region Two...

Venezuelan shop owner shot dead during altercation at Mowasie Landing

A Venezuelan national who operated a drinking spot at Mowasie Landing, Konawaruk, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) was shot dead during an altercation on Friday. The dead...

US$15M dairy plant for Soesdyke-Linden Highway soon – Pres Ali

…announces marine cages & aquaculture capacity-building, solar units for Orealla On a visit to Orealla in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), President Dr Irfaan Ali announced...

470 active COVID-19 cases after 41 new infections recorded

Another 41 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health. This now takes active...

GECOM Commissioner Bibi Shadick passes on

Former PPP/C Minister, Bibi Safora Shadick took her last breath at her East Street, Georgetown home earlier today. At the time of her demise, she...

Mohamed’s Enterprise distances self from Bascom’s allegations

In light of claims by Dion Bascom that there was a Police cover-up of the murder of biker Ricardo Fagundes aka “Paper Shorts”, Mohamed's...

25-Y-O stabbed to death during cricket game 

A 25-year-old man, who was engaged to be married later this month, was stabbed to death during a cricket game at the CIOG ground...

Pres Ali wants to tap into cultivation skills of Canje Creek residents to grow...

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday conducted an outreach at Baracara along the Canje Creek, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) where he told residents of...

Recent Articles

Man found dead in car on Heroes Highway

Police ranks from Regional Division #4B today discovered the body of a male in a motorcar along the Heroes Highway, East Bank Demerara. Based on...

WCD labourer busted with ganja

A 30-year-old labourer has been arrested after police found a quantity of marijuana at his Best Village, West Coast Demerara home. The discovery was made...

Pensioner killed on EBD roadway

A pensioner was killed Saturday night on the East Bank Demerara Public Road after a motorcar crashed into his electric bike. Dead is 81-year-old Donovan...

Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes, search under way

DUBAI, May 19 (Reuters) - A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain...

New ramp, dredging, road upgrades for fisherfolks at Ogle outfall

Fisherfolks operating at the Ogle Outfall on the East Coast of Demerara will benefit from a new ramp to bring their boats onshore and...

“Every single person must be employed” – Pres. Ali as Welding Certification programme rolled...

Employment has been guaranteed for Guyanese participating in a new welding programme being facilitated by the Guyana Government through the School of the Nations...

MMA-ADA receives $110M excavator to advance agricultural works

The Mahaica-Mahaicony Abary- Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) at Onverwagt, Region Five on Saturday received a $110 million Amphibious Excavator to aid in the efficient...

Nearly 5lbs of ganja found at La Grange

Police in Regional Division #3 have unearthed close to five pounds of marijuana in an abandoned workshop at La Grange, West Bank Demerara. The discovery...

Guyana to host regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July

See below for a statement on Guyana hosting the regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July: The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s...

Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2025 set for February 18-21

See below for a statement on the 2025 hosting of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo: The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain...