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Gunmen rob teenager of valuables along High Street

A 17-year-old boy of Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) was on Saturday evening relieved of his valuables by two gunmen in the vicinity of...

Labour Ministry to push for approval of private sector minimum wage increase

Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton has announced that the National Tripartite Committee (NTC) deliberating on salary increases for the Private Sector is expected to...

Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce to be launched

The Canada‐Guyana Chamber of Commerce will be officially launched on December 4. The main objective of the Chamber is to strengthen two‐way trade and investments...

Charrandas Persaud files $30M lawsuit against Ramjattan

Former APNU/AFC Parliamentarian Charrandas Persaud has filed a $30 million lawsuit against Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan for libel committed after the passage of...

Lusignan Prisoner chopped to death during brawl with inmates

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder of 40-year-old Aldryn Adonis also known as Shawn Peters, an inmate of the Lusignan Prison who...

Sharon’s Mall Fire: A timeline of events

With over 20 firefighters and about seven fire tenders at the scene, a small fire spiraled out of control on Wednesday evening completely destroying...

Customs Officer charged for shooting horse-cart operators

A 49-year-old custom enforcement officer was today charged with two counts of discharging a loaded firearm with intent, contrary to Section 55 (a) of...

IAC urges politicians to build ‘bridges not walls’ during Ramadhan observance

On the beginning of the month of Ramadhan, the Indian Arrival Committee of Guyana extends Ramadhan Mubarak to all Guyanese especially the Muslim...

Woman with cocaine strapped to thighs busted at Ogle

A 55-year-old woman was busted with 3.378 kilograms of cocaine strapped to her thighs at the Eugene F Correia International Airport, Ogle, East Coast...

Minister Hamilton mulls appointing regional labour officers

The new Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton has tasked his office with ensuring that Guyana’s labour force reaches its full capacity to participate in...

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Edghill leads Guyana delegation at ICAO’s symposium in Punta Cana

A delegation from Guyana comprising Minister of Public Works, Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, and Mr. Saheed Sulaman, Deputy Director General of the Guyana Civil...

Labour Day an opportunity to reflect on solidarity among workers of different backgrounds –...

See full statement from the Ethnic Relations Commission:  The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends heartfelt appreciation to all Guyanese as we celebrate Labour Day, a...

Labour Day Message: PPP says it remains steadfastly committed to welfare of workers

See full statement from the Peoples Progressive Party: On the occasion of Labour Day, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends best wishes to all workers...

Trade Union movement provides platform to approach issues in pursuit of social justice –...

See full statement from the Guyana Public Service Union: May 1, 2024 marks an historic day in the history of the Trade Union Movement in...

Police equally responsible for escalation of illegal vending in city – Nandlall

    Illegal vending in the city of Georgetown has been an ongoing problem for decades, with the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) facing backlash over...

Corentyne hot dog vendor attacked, robbed at gunpoint

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: An alleged Robbery Under Arms was committed on Dhanmattie Rampersaud called "Mono, age 47, a Businesswoman, of...

Govt ensures world-class facilities ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle has confirmed that the pitches at the National Stadium and practice venues...

Essequibo businessman charged for unlicenced gold trade

The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) today charged an Essequibo businessman, who was allegedly involved in buying gold in the Port Kaituma district, without...

GNBS seizes over 1400 packs of cigarettes in Regions 5 & 6

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Saturday, April 27, 2024, seized a large quantity of assorted cigarettes which do not meet the...

Interventions underway to expedite Lamaha, Middleton Streets expansion project – Edghill

The Lamaha Street expansion project aimed at enhancing connectivity between Vlissengen Road and Middleton Street in Georgetown, is facing setbacks due to delayed infrastructural...