Budget 2023: Old age pension raise to $33,000; public assistance now $16,000
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh this evening announced an increase of $33,000 monthly for pensioners during his Budget 2023 presentation.
He noted this will place...
No decision yet on elections – GECOM
Even after having its first meeting since Justice Claudette Singh was appointed the new Chairperson, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has not yet made...
Persons must not be restricted based on the types of vaccines they took –...
In light of the COVID-19 vaccine requirements imposed by world leaders, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said persons should not be restricted based...
Mahdia man nabbed with 13.8g of marijuana
Police ranks in Regional Division #8 (Potaro-Siparuni) conducted a cordon-and-search exercise on Thursday night at the Mahdia Arcade, where they stopped and searched Julian...
Woman freed in domestic worker’s murder, four to lead defense
As the Preliminary Inquiry continues into the execution of a domestic worker on the Corentyne, one of the five accused were set free on...
13 police officers accused of criminal conduct in last quarter of 2020
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn has revealed that during the last quarter of 2020, a total of 13 police officers have been accused...
BA.2 subvariant could be behind rising COVID-19 numbers – Health Minister
As the Health Ministry continues to study the driving factors behind this week’s increased COVID-19 positives, there are contentions that this could be linked...
Diplomat dies owing State millions, Govt urged to recover monies
Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs came up before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today, where they were questioned over a number of...
City Hall owes over $1B to GRA, NIS, GWI
More than $1 billion owed to key entities and stakeholders is among the list of debts to be cleared by the Georgetown Mayor and...
Linden man wanted for murder of Venezuelan shop owner
Twenty-six-year-old Linden Fordyce also called ‘Blacka’ on One Mile, Wismar Linden is wanted by the police for the murder of 28-year-old Rosmarisf Revolledo Torres...
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Over 90 persons vying for seat on PPP’s 35-member Central Executive Committee
A total of ninety-three persons are vying to be a part of the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) Central Executive Committee at this weekend’s Congress.
The...
Guyana must recognise rapidly evolving work culture – GAWU on reduced hours, days
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) has pointed out that the global movement to reduce working hours and days without compromising conditions...
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
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ExxonMobil will work with Govt to identify 20% of Stabroek Block for relinquishment
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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...