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GECOM must be fixed before Local Govt Elections – President

  While Local Government Elections (LGE) are expected to be due next year, President Dr Irfaan Ali has cited the need for confidence to be...

President hopeful of 2023 completion date for gas-to-shore project

President Dr Irfaan Ali says he is optimistic of a 2023 completion date for the transformative gas-to-shore project which has the potential to revolutionise...

$14M upgrades for East Ruimveldt, Albouystown markets

Some $14 million has been allocated for rehabilitation of the East Ruimveldt and Albouystown (La Penitence) markets, with works expected to be completed by...

Guyana’s emigration rate among highest in the World – Washington think tank

The Washington based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in a recent report has stated that Guyana’s emigration rate, which skyrocketed in the...

President Ali urges Regional Officials to serve in the interest of all citizens

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday charged the newly confirmed Regional Chairmen and Vice Chairmen to ensure that they serve everyone, regardless of which...

Massive land conspiracy connected to Ogle/Diamond bypass project unearthed

…prime land leased to shell companies under APNU/AFC flipped for profit Massive tracts of prime State land which were leased at bargain prices under the...

Tourism Minister Oneidge Walrond renounced U.S. citizenship before swearing in as MP

See below for full statement from Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond on her appointment as MP:  It is with considerable disappointment that...

Govt meets with Sarah Johanna squatters

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall along with Ministers Susan Rodrigues and Kwame McCoy are meeting with squatters at Sarah Johanna,...

18-year-olds can no longer apply for house lots – Minister Croal

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) has reverted to the 21 years age threshold for house lot applicants. This was relayed by Minister of...

Private criminal charges against Lowenfield withdrawn

The three private criminal charges filed against Chief Elections Officer Keith Lowenfield have been withdrawn. This is according to his lawyer, Nigel Hughes. Lowenfield was privately...

Recent Articles

Teens charged with murder of excavator operator

Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...

Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise  

A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...

Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine

The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...

CH&PA remains committed to providing affordable housing to citizens but reiterates squatting is illegal...

The Housing and Water Ministry, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Friday stated that it remains committed to peaceful resolution as...

Onverwagt prawns project to yield an estimated $48M per crop

The prawns project being developed at Onverwagt, Region Five is poised to produce 12 tonnes of Vannamei prawns per crop, with each tonne expected...

AFC to hold 8th biannual conference on June 29

FULL STATEMENT: The Alliance For Change (AFC) is pleased to announce its 8th Biannual Conference, which will be held on June 29, 2024, in Georgetown....

GTU not serious about conciliation following series of demands – AG

…says Union using teachers to push other agenda In light of the recent ultimatum issued by the Guyana Teachers’ Union concerning the 20 per cent...

$117M owed in traffic tickets’ payments

…237 drivers fined $18M for drunk driving Drivers in Guyana face a staggering bill of $117 million owed to the Guyana Police Force following a...

“There will be reciprocity” – VP warns countries restricting Guyana’s commodities

Imports from any country that prevents Guyana’s commodities from entering its market will face similar restrictions when its exports are entering Guyana. This is according...

Venezuela Border Controversy: Guyana notifies allies of Venezuela’s threatening posture at border

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo informed media practitioners on Thursday afternoon that the Government of Guyana has informed all relevant international bodies, allies, and other...