“Shipping problems” threaten February 14 completion of Sheriff-Mandela Road project
With government hoping that the Sheriff Street-Mandela Road Avenue Project will be fully completed by February 14, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has disclosed...
74% of teachers from 84% of all schools turnout despite calls to stay away
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With schools reopening on January 3, 2022, the Ministry of Education has constantly been monitoring the situation...
“Very promising agenda” as Pres. Ali talks with Brazilian President ahead of State visit...
President Dr Irfaan Ali today told the President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, that Guyana wants to have a very strong strategic partnership with its...
PSC partners with Govt for massive cleanup exercise in Georgetown
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) is partnering with the Government of Guyana to carry out a Massive Cleanup Exercise of the city of Georgetown...
Education Ministry receives thousands of PPEs to be used in schools
The Ministry of Education recently received a quantity of COVID-19 personal protective equipment from Sewa International Guyana.
Some 80,719 face shields, 24,190 KN95 masks, 126,500...
No new Covid deaths; 8 in ICU
Data released from the Ministry of Health today shows that there were no new Covid-related deaths recorded within the last 24-hours, leaving the country’s...
Pedal cyclist struck down and killed by truck in La Penitence accident
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 57-year-old female pedal cyclist who lost her life in a road accident which occurred...
More teachers, students need to be vaccinated for a “very safe” school environment –...
A number of teachers in the public school system have still not yet been immunised against COVID-19, and Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony...
Pfizer now available as booster to Sputnik V
Following a scientific evaluation, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday that the United States-manufactured Pfizer vaccine is now available as a booster for...
Plans to set up Local Content Secretariat moving apace
The landmark passage of the Local Content Bill 21 of 2021 has paved the way for the establishment of a Local Content Secretariat, which...
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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 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
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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 effortsÂ
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...
$4.1B money laundering case against father, son discharged
Money laundering charges against Kenneth Kellawan Ramnarine and his son, Damian Brandon Ramnarine were dismissed by Magistrate Rhondel Weaver after she upheld a no-case...
GRA’s false declarations scandal: ExxonMobil cuts ties with brokers, taking steps to avoid reoccurrence
Days after reports emerged that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) had flagged false declarations on oil well equipment imported on behalf of ExxonMobil, the...