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6 homeless after fire destroys Corentyne house

Six persons are now homeless after a fire of unknown origin destroyed their house at Talorgie, Corentyne, Region Six. The fire was seen shortly before...

Private Sector’s long-term vision integral in crafting Govt policies- President

President Dr Irfaan Ali said that it is imperative that Government understands the long-term goals and visions of the Private Sector in order to...

Charges against duo in Isaiah Henry’s murder discharged

Magistrate Peter Hugh today discharged the murder charges against 33-year-old Anil Sancharra, called “Dan pole” and “Rasta,” of D’ Edward Village, WCB; and 34-year-old Vinod...

Pesticides remain #1 method of suicide locally; efforts afoot to change how it is...

By Kurt Campbell – The Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture has called for a ramping up...

Contract for electronic ID cards single-sourced due to security reasons – AG

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has clarified that the contract for the development of the national electronic identification card...

Clothes vendor jailed for three years for narcotics possession

A 50-year-old clothes vendor who was charged with narcotics possession, was jailed for three years when his trial concluded on Wednesday by Magistrate Judy...

Public officers reminded of obligation to declare assets

The Guyana Integrity Commission has issued a reminder to public servants to declare their 2020 assets and liabilities including those for their spouses and...

13-Y-O crushed to death by reversing canter

  A 13-year-old boy was on Monday crushed to death by a reversing canter at Adventure, Essequibo Coast. Dead is Rovin Mark Williams of Onderneeming, Essequibo...

Berbice teen drowns at Orealla

A teenager is now dead after disappearing in the murky waters of the Corentyne River this morning. The dead boy has been identified as 14-year-old...

France supports Guyana’s position on border controversy with Venezuela

The French Government, through its Ambassador to Guyana, has signalled its support for the position taken by Guyana in its border controversy with Venezuela. That...

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Pupils expressed confidence, readiness for NGSA 2024

A total of 15, 488 pupils are writing this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) on May 2 and 3. The pupils are being tested...

4 homeless after unattended stove goes up in flames

A mother and her three children are now homeless after their Number 60 Village, Corentyne, Berbice home went up in flames. The woman had to...

Letter: The never-ending saga of street vending in Georgetown

Dear Editor, There is a court order, or mandamus, demanding the removal of vendors and their belongings from the pavement and environs of the city...

Routledge affirms ExxonMobil not responsible for GtE project delays

  ExxonMobil has made it clear that it is not responsible for the delays that Gas-to-Energy contractor Lindsayca CH4 cited to justify taking the government...

ExxonMobil will work with Govt to identify 20% of Stabroek Block for relinquishment

  ExxonMobil is expected to relinquish 20 per cent of the lucrative Stabroek Block later this year and according to the company’s Guyana President Alistair...

Govt examining innovative ways for the working class to get more money in their...

Even as the government is building out an ecosystem where every citizen prospers, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed that his government is examining...

Couple jumps through window as fire flattens house at Fyrish

A fire of unknown origin has flattened a two-storey wooden and concrete house located at Fyrish Village, Corentyne, Berbice, leaving three persons. The incident occurred...

No progress without the working-class – GAWU

GAWU’s President, Seepaul Narine Labour Day address 2024 Comrades, on this momentous occasion of Labour Day, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) extends...

GPF acquires modern ‘crime scene’ vehicle to improve crime-solving efforts 

With the recent acquisition of a cutting-edge crime scene vehicle, the Guyana Police Force has taken a monumental step towards fortifying its crime-solving prowess. This...

Opposition’s case to remove Jagdeo from Parliament “premature” – Nandlall

  Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall on Tuesday criticised legal action filed by Opposition Members of Parliament to remove Vice President...