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British teen’s killers seeking to appeal death, life sentences

After being told by Justice Sandil Kissoon that he was unfit to dwell among society and then sentenced to death for murder, the man...

Draft Local Content Bill calls for near takeover of oil operations by locals

The Government will soon lay its Local Content Bill in the National Assembly, which could see Guyana setting strong targets for companies operating in...

Govt, Opposition to meet this week on appointment of Public Procurement Commission

Work to set up the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), which has the vital role of overseeing contract approvals and mediating contractor complaints, will begin...

Delay in shipping $31M oxygen plant from India to Guyana

Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony today revealed that there is no expected date of arrival for the $31M oxygen plant from India, since global...

High Court ordered execution of 4 convicted murderers this year

By Feona Morrison Four persons including a woman were ordered executed this year by High Court Judge Sandil Kissoon after a jury found them guilty...

Hundreds benefit from CH&PA’s house lot distribution in Lethem

Some 350 residents of Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), benefitted from house lot allocations at the Ministry of Housing and Water’s seventh ‘Dream...

$145M fraud: Convicted former GRDB accountant for trial in January

Former accountant at the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), Peter Ramcharran, who was found guilty of omitting some $145 million from the agency’s ledger...

Pres. Ali demands quality work from contractors

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday hauled in a number of contractors executing works throughout the country for a meeting, laying down his government’s...

Fire destroys home of single mother

A mother and her three children along with her grandchild are now homeless after fire completely gutted their home at Ladern’s Ville, Region Ten,...

Huawei donates 1000 internet boxes to Guyana

Prime Minister Mark Phillips, today received 1000 internet boxes, from several representatives of Chinese multinational technology corporation, Huawei. The boxes (500 for indoor use and...

Recent Articles

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...

Police Officers conclude training on critical thinking, ethical conduct & other areas

The Guyana Police Force concludes the first cohort of the Junior Officers' Course 1/2024 on Wednesday April 24, 2024. The closing ceremony was held at...