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GA-FDD warns of dangers of accidentally consuming “copycat labelled” cannabis products

The Government Analyst – Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) has issued a statement warning consumers that ‘copycat’ packaging of edibles made with hybrid cannabis...

Int’l firm, local auditors ink US$700,000 contract for cost recovery audit of ExxonMobil’s US$9B...

A contract has been signed between a consortium of local auditors and an international company, with the Government of Guyana, to undertake a US$751,000...

Contracts signed for 2,000 part-time jobs in Region Two

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, as a follow up visit to Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), on Tuesday officially launched the government's part-time jobs initiative, which...

Residents must play their part to avoid flooding — PM

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips is asking residents of flood-impacted areas and by extension all of Guyana to ensure that they dispose of...

GPF to launch investigation following fight between cop & civilian

See full statement issued by the Guyana Police Force: Commissioner of Police (ag.) Mr. Clifton Hicken has expressed his dissatisfaction in relation to the physical...

DPP Office assures public it remains apolitical, devoid of prejudice

Faced with widespread backlash in light of its decision to discontinue a private criminal charge against Attorney-at-Law Nirvan Singh whom a Woman Police Constable...

Repsol begins drilling new well in Kanuku Block offshore Guyana

Spanish oil company Repsol Exploration, which drilled its first development well in the Kanuku Block offshore Guyana in 2019 through its local arm, has...

3-day programme to prepare for rollout of renewed curriculum being held

The Ministry of Education today rolled out a three-day programme for preparing for the rollout of the renewed curriculum. The programme is being held in...

Emergency help sent to Mahaicony as floodwaters rise

Emergency assistance has been sent to Mahaicony following a rise of water in some communities as a result of heavy rainfall experienced over recent...

Reports of flooding confirmed in Region 9 – CDC

See below for a statement from the CDC on flooding in Region 9: The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) today can confirm reports of significant flooding...

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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...

“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production

Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of State, President Dr Irfaan Ali, recently...

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...