Residents bemoan dust from Uitvlugt Estate’s chimneys
The soot produced by the Uitvlugt Estate chimneys on the West Coast of Demerara has been affecting residents in nearby communities, polluting the water...
Race car driver shot during robbery after Buju concert
Moments after leaving the Buju Banton Concert at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence on Sunday morning, race car driver Kristian Jeffrey was shot to...
VAT removed from importation of stones
Given the fallout in the construction industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PPP/C government has removed VAT (value-added tax) from the importation of...
Region 4 pensioner is latest COVID death; 89 new cases
The Ministry of Health has reported that another person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus has died.
This latest fatality is a 77-year-old male...
Providence man arrested for giving his licenced firearm to friend for ‘safekeeping’
A 65-year-old miner of Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD) has been arrested after he reportedly gave his licenced firearm to a friend for safekeeping...
Ramkarran asks CCJ to rule that recount results are “valid”
Senior Counsel Ralph Ramkarran has asked the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) to make a final determination on the “valid” results of the March...
BREAKING NEWS: “The earliest date for elections is March 2” – Pres. Granger
President David Granger has announced that the earliest possible date for elections is March 2.
See his full address to the nation below:
The Government, since...
Jagdeo applies for stay of $20M judgement in Ferguson’s libel case
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has applied to the High Court asking for an interim order staying the enforcement of a $20 million default judgement...
Over $105M in cash grants distributed to Essequibo fisherfolk
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo today delivered on a promise of the PPP/C Administration, as he spearheaded the distribution of the $150,000 one-off cash...
4 more Covid deaths, 161 new cases recorded
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that as of September 02, 2021, four more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Recent Articles
Solar panels stolen from school in Bartica; businessman, security officer arrested
See full statement from Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division #7 are investigating an alleged simple larceny that occurred between Friday, April 19, and...
Taxi drivers allegedly shot by vendor at Kitty Seawall
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
On April 17th, 2024, at about 23:00 hrs on the seawall near the Station in Kitty,...
Authorities still awaiting lab results on Berbice children who died last week
Authorities are still awaiting the results of lab tests conducted on samples taken from three Berbice children who died under unknown or unclear circumstances.
These...
Over 2800 dengue cases recorded for the year so far
Guyana has already recorded over 2800 dengue cases for 2024, advisor to the Ministry of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy has revealed.
Specifically, a total of...
Govt, CARICOM working for solution to Haitian crisis– President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has reminded the region that the Guyana government and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) continue to direct stringent efforts to the...
Edghill engages speedboat operators on unauthorised fare increases, other concerns
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, this morning met with boat operators that ply the Bartica and Supenaam route to address unauthorised fare...
Taxi driver busted with 22kg of ganja
A 53-year-old taxi driver was taken into custody following the interception of 22 kilograms of cannabis in his motorcar on Sunday last at High...
Over G$110M raised for the Palestinians following appeal during Ramadan 2024
The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), the Muslim Youth Organisation of Guyana, (MYO) and The Guyana Islamic Trust (GIT), are pleased to announce...
Letter: Unless PPC is given authority, it cannot cancel any contracts
Dear Editor,
The Public Procurement Commission’s publication of the report has sparked a deluge of commentaries from politicians, media personalities, and social media commentators. Based...
Guyanese scholar Dr Vivian Rambihar inducted into Walk of Fame
Dr. Vivian Rambihar, a globally renowned Toronto cardiologist, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, author and global community activist for close to...