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2nd magistrate recuses self in misconduct trial against fmr Finance Minister

Two weeks ago, Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan recused herself from presiding over the trial of former Finance Minister Winston Jordan, who is accused of...

Man accused of raping differently-abled woman to know fate today

A 48-year-old Route 42 (Georgetown-Timehri) minibus driver who is on trial for allegedly raping a differently-abled woman will know his fate today when the...

Motorcyclist succumbs to injuries received in accident

  One day after colliding with a 13-year-old pedestrian on Nelson Mandela Avenue in the vicinity of the Botanical Gardens in Georgetown, motorcyclist Thakur Rajnarine...

Family of Mahaica accident victim urges end to speeding, recklessness on roadways

The sister of 25-year-old Nareshwar Arjune who was this morning killed in an accident along the Bushy Park Public Road, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara...

Guyana could get 3 new large-scale gold mines “bigger than Omai” – Finance Minister

Guyana’s gold industry will be significantly boosted with the potential establishment of three large-scale operations here, following interest currently being expressed by some major...

Young driver gets $275K bail for Mahaica fatal accident

A 21-year-old driver was today granted bail in the sum of $275,000 for the fatal accident which resulted in the demise of 44-year-old female...

Paul Cheong returns as PSC Chairman

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) held its 30thAnnual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday at the Marriott Hotel, Georgetown, Guyana. As is customary, the business section...

Covid: 52 new infections, over 240 active cases

With 52 new infections detected in one day, the country currently has over 240 active Covid cases – a significant increase in the numbers...

Guyana to restart manganese exports for 1st time in over 5 decades

For the first time in 54 years, Guyana is preparing to export manganese - a hard, brittle, silvery metal, often found in minerals in...

Update: 19-Y-O driver arrested over 3-vehicle fatal Mahaicony accident

A 19-year-old driver has been arrested following a three-vehicle collision which resulted in the death of a rice farmer. A 25-year-old rice farmer of Quaker...

Recent Articles

Arrival Day 2024: “Multicultralism is a priceless asset” – President Ali

See below for the Arrival Day 2024 Message by Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana: I extend greetings to all Guyanese,...

“Today, we celebrate the vibrance of our cultural heritage” – PM Phillips in Arrival...

See below for Prime Minister, Brigadier Ret'd Mark Phillips Arrival Day 2024 Message: Fellow Guyanese, As we commemorate Arrival Day, we reflect on the profound impact...

Arrival Day 2024 Messages

Reflect on sacrifices of our foreparents to advance Guyana, better our lives - PPP  Arrival Day, designated a national holiday in 2004, is of tremendous...

Mechanic nabbed with ganja at Bartica home

A mechanic was arrested on Saturday after he was busted with a quantity of marijuana at his Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) home. The discovery was...

ECD man arrested after cops find ammo, toy gun

An East Coast Demerara man is now in police custody following the discovery of several pieces of ammunition along with a toy gun at...

Cell phones, improvised weapons among contrabands found at Mazaruni Prison

Several contraband items were confiscated during a search exercise carried out by ranks of the Joint Services at the new Mazaruni Prison in Region...

Another person charged for murder of miners at Arimu Backdam

A pensioner is the latest person charged by the police in connection with the murder of two miners at Arimu Backdam, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) last...

President Ali dispels claims of discrimination

President Irfaan Ali has sought to dispel claims of his party discriminating against some communities and administrative regions in its development programmes. The President...

“We have to win the 2025 elections and win them massively” – Jagdeo

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is hosting its Congress at an important juncture since the country’s next General and Regional Elections are slated for...

“We will fly our flags in and out of elections” – Teixeira to Opposition

People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Executive Member Gail Teixeira on today said her party will continue to display its party colours and flags across the...