Thousands of electronics, furniture, toys among items seized/destroyed for failing to meet certain standards
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), in a statement to the media, revealed that it has recorded a successful 2021, as the organisation...
10% salary increase for Georgetown City Council workers
Workers of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council will be benefitting from a 10% salary increase, 5% which will be retroactive from last year...
2 persons from Region Six die from Covid
Guyana’s Covid-19 death toll has jumped to 1,060 following the deaths of two more persons who were infected with the novel coronavirus.
The latest fatalities...
No shutdown of Mabaruma Primary School – Regional Chairman
Chairman of Region One (Barima-Waini) Brentnol Ashley has refuted reports that the Mabaruma Primary School has been shutdown amid an outbreak of Covid-19.
“That is...
Govt exploring use of at-home Covid test kits
The Guyana Government is currently discussing the use of at-home Covid test kits amid a rush from persons to get tested for the novel...
Georgetown High Court to close until Jan 10 after Covid exposure
See full statement from the Supreme Court of Judicature:
The Judiciary wishes to inform all Court users that the operations of the Georgetown High Court...
GPHC Covid surge: No shutdown of services; stricter visitation protocols, screening processes in place
With a rise in the number of healthcare workers becoming infected with the novel coronavirus, especially at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), assurances...
GAWU pickets NIS Leonora Office over non-payment of benefits
See full statement from the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU):
This morning (January 05, 2022) members of the Uitvlugt GAWU Branch were joined...
Covid: Persons should wait 5 days before getting tested after potential exposure – Dr...
While noting that the country has sufficient testing capacity, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony is pleading with the public to not “swamp” the various...
Guyana monitoring developments on new Covid variant discovered in France
Guyanese authorities are monitoring developments regarding the discovery of a new Covid-19 variant in France called IHU.
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony weighed in on...
Recent Articles
Deaths of Berbice siblings may not be dengue-related, samples sent to lab for diagnosis...
As investigations continue into the deaths of the Berbice siblings who died a day apart from each other, health officials have sent samples to...
Stabroek Market Wharf cleanup is 85% complete
Efforts to clear the rubble and debris from the collapsed Stabroek Market Wharf are swiftly underway, with approximately 85 per cent of the clearing...
Govt to appeal ruling on teachers’ strike – AG
The government will be moving to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the ruling handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Supreme...
Jurassic-themed promenade, boating activity, golf course, shops, boardwalk among plans for National Park
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has revealed a new zone plan for the enhancement of the National Park, which will see the introduction of...
Saharan Dust plume projected to pass over Guyana from Friday-Sunday – EPA
See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency:
The Environmental Protection Agency hereby issues an advisory on a forecasted Saharan Dust plume projected to be...
2 mining operations in Puruni flagged for unsafe conditions
Two operations in Puruni Mining District in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) were flagged by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Labour...
Berbice siblings died from dengue complications – Dr Anthony
The Berbice brother and sister who died a day apart had complications associated with dengue fever, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has revealed.
Speaking to...
Vreed-en-Hoop to G/town water taxi operation back to normal
See full statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD):
Waters taxis have received the green light to resume use of the Stabroek stelling for the...
President Ali receives UWI American Foundation Legacy Award
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, championing a robust Caribbean identity, has urged the region to actively embrace and value its unique culture and abundance...
Govt/contractor dispute on GtE will not affect US EXIM Bank loan – Jagdeo
The ongoing dispute between the Guyana Government and its contractor for the model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, Lindsayca CH4 Guyana Inc. (LNDCH4), will not affect...