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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Georgetown Mayor wants to move away from landfills, explore modern solutions for solid waste...

Georgetown Mayor Ubraj Narine is calling for stakeholders to come up with a plan to move away from the use of landfills and to...

Housing Minister reassigned over “conflict of interest” allegations – President

Former Junior Communities Minister with responsibility for Housing, Valerie Patterson-Yearwood, was reassigned in light of the controversy surrounding the award of a multi-million dollar...

No National Assembly sitting today

No sitting of the National Assembly was fixed for today, according to Clerk Sherlock Isaacs. As it is, President David Granger and his caretaker coalition...

UG flags unofficial social media accounts

The University of Guyana (UG) on Friday flagged several Twitter and Facebook accounts, claiming that these social media pages are not official accounts of...

Only fully vaccinated people will be allowed entry into Guyana from December

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said there will be no further extension for travellers to take the second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine...

GFS responded to over 20 fires for 2024, launches education awareness initiative

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has responded to over 20 fires since the beginning of the year, originating from electrical issues, arson, and negligence. In...

$300M budgeted for Small Business Development Fund

A significant $300M has been budgeted for the replenishment of the Small Business Development Fund as government continues to recognise the importance small businesses...

Budget 2023 addresses today’s challenges with tomorrow’s opportunities – FITUG

See full statement from the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG): The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) having considered the...

Guyana records more Covid-19-related deaths

The Ministry of Public Health, in a statement on Tuesday, announced that as of 12:00hrs on August 18, 2020, Guyana recorded 25 COVID-19 related...

ExxonMobil says Guyana ‘integral’ to its projected revenue growth

With Guyana among the countries responsible for oil giant ExxonMobil’s projected revenue growth from upstream oil ventures, the company intends to focus its earnings...

Recent Articles

Guyana renders assistance following medical emergency onboard AirEuropa

See full statement: Medical Emergency Onboard AirEuropa Flight Prompts Swift Response at Cheddi Jagan International Airport The control tower at Cheddi Jagan International Airport received a...

Semi-submersible vessel found in creek near Port Kaituma River

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: On Saturday, April 20, 2024, at approximately 16:35 hours, the police discovered a semi-submersible vessel in Paiana...

Elite Cricket Academy nears completion – Ramson Jr.

The elite sports academy for cricket is set to be completed within the next month and a half, marking a significant milestone in Guyana’s...

Consultations ongoing for construction of solar farms in Essequibo

Efforts to accelerate the construction of solar farms in Charity and Onderneeming, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), have begun with a series of consultations and site...

Team Guyana Drone Soccer in San Diego for World Cup

Team Guyana Drone Soccer has touched down in San Diego, California, to participate in the prestigious Academic Drone Soccer World Cup and associated events,...

Persons urged to wear denim on April 24 to show support for survivors of...

See full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security:  As Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) winds down communities around the world are...

Guyanese diaspora plays key role in achieving ‘One Guyana’ – President Ali

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has expressed his disapproval and dismay at the verbal attack launched against the Guyanese diaspora who engaged him during...

From ‘corner shop’ to thriving retail/wholesale business – former boxing champion recalls moving from...

Nestled in the heart of Albouystown, Howard’s Groceries stands as a testament to dedication, hard work, and deep understanding of community needs. Over a...

GMSA calls for tax-free overtime work

The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) wants overtime work to be tax-free along with the removal of property tax and VAT on locally-produced...

Fire destroys Providence house

A fire of so far unknown origin this morning destroyed a house located at Old Road, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD). The one-storey wooden house...