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Gov’t revokes Work Permit for Head of LEAD Project

  By Fareeza Haniff – The Guyana Government has revoked the work permit and stay of extension of Head of the LEAD Project, Glen Bradbury. This...

PPP seeking to reinvigorate their fighting spirit

The People’s Progressive Party congress commenced with a commitment "never to deviate" from the core of their being, and that is a party...

President confirms ‘cautionary’ note issued against campaigning at PPP Congress

President and Former General Secretary of the PPP, Donald Ramotar has confirmed to the media that he issued a cautionary letter against campaigning and...

Gov’t unveils new plan to fight ‘modern day slavery’

-  The Ministerial Task Force on Trafficking in Persons (TIP) has designed a menu of measures in order to continue its efforts to...

PNC/R slams Rohee for ‘malicious’ comment on its connection to drug lords

- The main opposition party – the People’s National Congress Reform - has deemed comments by General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party...

Caribbean News Round – up

Barbados to hike cell phone tax BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Finance Minister Chris Sinckler says the plan to impose a new tax on cellular phone...

PNCR will not participate in Walter Rodney’s COI

  – The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has taken the decision not to participate in the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the assassination...

OAS calls for political parties to sign and implement code of conduct

- The electoral observation mission of the Organization of American States (EOM/OAS) in Guyana is urging political parties to review, sign and implement...

Kwakwani Utilities Inc. commissions new engines

Residents of Kwakwani (Upper Demerara-Berbice) are expected to benefit  from improved electricity supply thanks to the commissioning of two new engines by the Kwakwani...

NCN/GINA: If they don’t hear, they will feel – APNU

By Kurt Campbell – At least one opposition party has remained resolute in its demand for ‘balanced’ coverage by the National Communications Network...

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...