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Seawall vendors must adhere to their permit guidelines – Edghill

Every person who has received permission from the Sea and River Defense Board to vend on the Kitty Seawall will continue to vend. This was...

Edghill rubbishes Opposition’s ‘better life’ claims; defends Dr. Singh

- Minister within the Ministry of Finance Juan Edghill has condemned what he said is the denial of a better life for Guyanese...

Legal action will be taken if Teachers face salary cuts for supporting strike- GTU

Government could face a High Court injunction should it proceed with deductions to the salaries of teachers. This position was indicated by GTU President Mark...

President to announce sweeping incentives for private sector

President Irfaan Ali is set to announce soon, sweeping incentives that will be injected to boost the operations of the Private Sector Commission (PSC),...

Majority in favour of Volda Lawrence’s abstention

– The majority of participants of the iNews poll believes that APNU’s member and Parliamentarian, Volda Lawrence did the right thing by not...

$60,000 national minimum wage to take effect July 1

Following Cabinet's approval, the $60,000 national minimum will take effect on July 1 - a move that is expected to benefit about 10% of...

AFC condemns APNU’s Mayor Chase-Green over her quips to their Deputy Duncan

Off of the heels of their 2nd anniversary of the signing of the Cummingsburg Accord, the Alliance for Change (AFC) has officially condemned A...

Letter to President Ramotar from AFC Leader

H. E Donald Ramotar President Office of the President Shiv Chanderpal Drive Bourda Georgetown Dear Mr. President, I write to you out of deep concern over the unauthorized and unconstitutional withdrawals made...

Ramotar, former Ministers protest GECOM for recount, Dr Surujbally’s resignation

– Former President Donald Ramotar and a number of former government ministers who served under his tenure have taken to the streets, protesting...

PSC takes up Government’s challenge to petition CFATF

- The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has taken a decision to petition the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) asking for a delay...

Recent Articles

Guyana to host regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July

See below for a statement on Guyana hosting the regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July: The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s...

Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2025 set for February 18-21

See below for a statement on the 2025 hosting of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo: The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain...

Porter falls to death from Norton Street building after receiving electric shocks

A porter died on Friday morning after being electrocuted and falling from a three-story building on Norton Street in Georgetown. Dead is Bryan Hardilall of...

Teen dies after being stabbed at Belle West

A 19-year-old male died in the hospital on Friday - one day after he was stabbed multiple times by a man with whom he...

Duo charged for murder of security guard

Two men were charged and placed before the court for the murder of security guard, Paul Waterman, who was killed during a robbery back...

NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders

Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...

“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production

Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of State, President Dr Irfaan Ali, recently...

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...