Police question Peter Ramsaroop about Charrandas Persaud’s departure from Guyana
...says political harassment at play
Advisor to the People's Progressive Party, Peter Ramsaroop was today detained for more than eight hours by the Guyana Police Force...
People are paying taxes, up your game! – Edghill tells City Hall
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has lashed out at the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) over its continuous laid-back approach to managing...
Essequibo remembers Dr Cheddi Jagan
The month of activities in observance of the 22nd death anniversary of the founding leader of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Cheddi Jagan...
GECOM Chair explains decision to fire Lowenfield, Myers and Mingo
Full statement from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM)
GECOM Terminates CEO, DCEO and Region 4 Returning Officer’s Employment Contracts with effect from August 18, 2021
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‘I am not illegal’ – Harmon says on returning to Parliament
State Minister Joseph Harmon says he will not give up his foreign citizenship for now but will continue to serve as a Member of...
GECOM finalising advertisements to replace Lowenfield, Myers & Mingo
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is currently finalising the terms under which advertisements would be published seeking replacements for top officers who were fired...
All PPP wants is free and fair elections in Guyana – Jagdeo
Opposition Leader and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo, said he is satisfied with the effectiveness of Mercury Public Affairs...
Linden “shutdown” in protest of COVID-19 vaccination policy
A majority of the major businesses in the mining town of Linden, Region Ten ( (Upper Demerara- Berbice) closed their doors on Monday, in...
Task Force established to restructure GFC
As Guyana moves towards a 'green' economy, Cabinet has approved the proposal for the restructuring of the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC).
As such, a Task...
Flood relief: “Those who were wrongfully assessed will be reassessed” – Mustapha
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha on Monday met with farmers from the Mahaicony area who were affected by the recent flooding.
Over the weekend, farmers from...
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ECD man stabbed to death at G/Town bus park
An East Coast Demerara (ECD) man was stabbed to death on Saturday night at the Route 44 minibus park in Georgetown.
Dead is 32-year-old John...
“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...