GAWU lauds Govt’s commitment to revitalising sugar
The Guyana Agriculture and General Workers Union (GAWU) in its Arrival Day message took the opportunity to laud the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Government...
Local Content Legislation to be tabled this week as Govt hosts final consultations
By: Amar Persaud
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday led a team that engaged with civil society on the final consultation of the draft...
Businessman shot dead, girlfriend fighting for life in alleged “gang war”
A 24-year-old businessman is now dead after he was shot multiple times during an alleged “gang war” ongoing in Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
The...
Keith Lowenfield on more than 100 days leave
Chief Elections Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission Keith Lowenfield, who is facing the courts on a number of electoral fraud charges, is currently...
9 new COVID-19 cases recorded, 14 in ICU
The Public Health Ministry has reported nine new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total number of cases in Guyana now to 1,468. This was...
Scenes from the inaugural meeting of the new Georgetown City Council
Patricia Chase-Green and Sherod Duncan were elected as Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Georgetown respectively this afternoon, and a majority of the Councillors were...
Exploring Guyana’s hidden gems with Touring Guyana
Growing up in Cove and John on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) was what Shivana Gulchand described as a simple environment with most...
Man accused of rape found not guilty by jury
Darell Sinclair, also known as “Boots” has been acquitted of a rape charge by a 12-member jury. Sinclair was on trial for the offence...
Close to 30,000 bags of sugar from Blairmont Estate earmarked for Caricom
Blairmont Estate alone will account for 30,000 bags of sugar exported to the Caribbean Community, with the first shipment leaving this week, as the...
Update: Man killed in boat mishap was chopped by engine propeller
Police are continuing their investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 23-year-old man following a boat mishap along the Kaituma River, Region...
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Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo
The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...
Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo
The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...
Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana
See full statement from Massy Motors:
Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...
Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica
Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.
Shawn Caesar,...
Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...
GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition
The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown.
Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...
Fire destroys sections of Linden Market
A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls.
The fire began at...
Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...
Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali
Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...
Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus
Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...