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Guyana sees decrease in dengue cases – Min. Anthony

The government’s prudent management of dengue fever has led to a major decrease in the number of cases, bringing it effectively under control with...

Finance Minister outlines plan to develop human capital during World Bank forum

Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh earlier this morning attended and addressed a Ministerial Conclave on Human Capital convened by the World Bank Group...

Teen mom among 4 remanded for drug trafficking

A teenaged mother of a 10-month-old baby was among four persons remanded to prison on Thursday for trafficking in narcotics. The quartet appeared at...

APNU+AFC desperately trying to gain approbation with int’l community – PPP

Statement from the PPP It must be now evident to all that Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon and the APNU/AFC are desperately attempting to gain some...

Police, robbery suspect exchange gunfire at Bachelor’s Adventure

Police officers and a robbery suspect today opened fire at each other during a confrontation at Bachelor's Adventure, East Coast Demerara (ECD). A statement from...

Fourth mining fatality recorded for 2019

Illegal mining has been cited as the cause for most, if not all, of the recent mining fatalities that occurred during the first quarter...

FITUG calls for peaceful transition of Govt

See full statement from FITUG: The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) welcomes the decision of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to move...

Neesa Gopaul murder: Appeal Court upholds conviction but reduces jailtime for killers

The Appeal Court today upheld the conviction of Bibi Shareema Gopaul and Jarvis ‘Barry’ Small but reduced their sentences for the October 2, 2010...

“I will embrace from the bottom-up” – Pres. Ali on relations with Opposition

President Dr Irfaan Ali says he will promote his agenda of building a “One Guyana” from the grassroots level, with hopes that those who...

More needed to tackle crime – Private Sector

The Private Sector Commission believes that more needs to be done to deal with the crime situation in the country. See full statement from the...

Recent Articles

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...

Porter falls to death from Norton Street building after receiving electric shocks

A porter died on Friday morning after being electrocuted and falling from a three-story building on Norton Street in Georgetown. Dead is Bryan Hardilall of...

Teen dies after being stabbed at Belle West

A 19-year-old male died in the hospital on Friday - one day after he was stabbed multiple times by a man with whom he...

Duo charged for murder of security guard

Two men were charged and placed before the court for the murder of security guard, Paul Waterman, who was killed during a robbery back...

NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders

Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...