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Housing allocation increased by 300% – Min Rodrigues tells IDB Forum

Guyana is one of the fastest growing economies in the world with a projected growth rate of 47 per cent in 2022, and this...

Fire averted at Essequibo Technical Institute

A major fire was averted at the Essequibo Technical Institute (ETI) after fast response by the Guyana Fire and Rescue Service led to its...

President Ali urges Chile to develop strong, effective Food Safety Authority

President Dr. Irfaan Ali lauded the drive and determination of the Republic of Chile during its 212th Independence anniversary celebration on Tuesday evening at...

Breaking News: Plane crashes at Eteringbang

A plane has crashed at Eteringbang in Region Seven this afternoon. An investigation has been launched. See below full statement issued by the Guyana Police...

President Ali meets President UN General Assembly

President Irfaan Ali earlier today met with the President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) H.E Abdulla Shahid and...

HM Queen Elizbeth II will be remembered for her dedication to Commonwealth – CARICOM...

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) through its Chairman, H.E. President Chandrikapersad Santokhi expresses its deep regrets at the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II...

ECD man electrocuted while running wire to house

Thirty-two-year-old Mark Wells of Coldingen, East Coast Demerara (ECD) was on Wednesday electrocuted while running an electric wire to a nearby house to get...

Gov’t delivers relief to Bare Root, Dazzell families affected by windstorm

The government through the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) delivered immediate assistance to families of Bare Root and Dazzell Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara who...

Census is a tool for national development – Pres Ali

“Much larger than just the collection of data” is how President Dr Irfaan Ali described the upcoming National Housing and Population Census of 2022. At...

Guyanese broadcasting icon Prince Maison passes on  

Prince Maison died on Saturday in Maryland, USA after a period of illness at the age of 77. The Crystal Award winner was an iconic...

Recent Articles

“Best Mother’s Day gift ever” – single mother who gets new home from MOM...

A 47-year-old single mother was presented with a brand new home from President Dr Irfaan Ali's Men on Mission (MOM) Initiative. Keys to the two-bedroom...

Govt to acquire fleet of electric vehicles – PM Phillips

The Guyana Government is looking to lead by example with the acquisition of a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs), according to Prime Minister Brigadier...

Power ship connected; generating 18MW to grid – GPL

The 36-megawatt (MW) power ship has been successfully connected to the Guyana Power and Light’s grid, generating some 18MW of electricity. This was announced by...

Robin St. Marthe – A true epitome of a mother’s unwavering love

Every year, on Mother’s Day, Robin St. Marthe's family celebrate the matriarch of their clan. To her children and grandchildren, she is more than...

Several villages in Region 9 “significantly affected” by floods – CDC

Several villages across Region Nine (Upper Takutu - Upper Essequibo) have been experiencing floods due to the heavy rainfall over the past few days. According...

National Assembly approves ICC Cricket World Cup WI Bill

The National Assembly on Thursday approved the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup West Indies Bill which aims to provide the legal framework...

GFS extends Emergency Medical Services to Region 6

The Guyana Fire Service - Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has been extended to Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) - a move that was welcomed by...

EU an integral partner for Guyana’s development – PM Phillips

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, underscored that the European Union is an integral partner for Guyana’s development across the economic, environmental,...

CXC delegation in Guyana to conduct the NGSA marking process

Dr. Nicole Manning from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) paid a courtesy visit to the office of Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand. Present at the...

ExxonMobil, Ramps Logistics charged with submitting false declarations to GRA

Business Development Manager at Ramps Logistics, Mariska Jordan, and Steve Gentry from ExxonMobil (Guyana) were on Friday charged with allegedly inflating an invoice submitted...