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Controversial comments made by PNC/R Chair must be condemned- Opposition leader

Opposition Leader and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says that all Guyanese along with human rights groups should join...

Budget 2019 continues trend of massively increasing recurrent expenditures -Jagdeo

Opposition Leader, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo is now calling the 2019 Budget a “total spin” noting that the $300.7 Budget presented on Monday last is...

PNC/R General Secretary mum on Lawrence’s alleged remarks

General Secretary of the People National Congress Reform (PNC/R), Amna Ally when questioned about the alleged remarks made by Chairwoman of the party, Volda...

Mayors installed in NA, Rose Hall

New Councillors were on Monday installed in two of the three Municipalities in Region Six (East Berbice/Corentyne). The Town of Rose Hall has both a...

Political vendetta on full display with trumped up charges against Opposition MP- PPP/C

The Opposition People's Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) has come out in full support of it's executive member Irfaan Ali who was on Wednesday hauled...

SOCU arrests former Govt Minister

Former housing and tourism Minister Irfaan Ali was on Wednesday morning arrested by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) in relation to the sale...

Scotiabank acquisition: Govt worried Republic Bank may wield too much influence

While outlining that the move by Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) to acquire Scotiabank’s banking operations in Guyana, as well as several other Caribbean countries...

Blairmont Estate sugar workers down tools, protest for better wages

Blairmont Estate sugar workers on Tuesday morning braved the rainy weather to take to the streets of Berbice protesting the Government for increased wages. The...

2019 Budget: Jordan’s almost 5hrs long speech fails to address key matters- Jagdeo

Moments after Finance Minister, Winston Jordan took a breath from presenting an almost five hours long 2019 budget speech, Opposition leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo...

$100M more to be set aside for expertise on New Demerara River Crossing- Govt

Having already expended over $140M for a feasibility study for the new Demerara River Crossing, a study that was later abandoned in favour of...

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Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo

The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...

Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo

The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...

Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana

See full statement from Massy Motors:  Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...

Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica

Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.  Shawn Caesar,...

Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...

GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition

The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown. Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...

Fire destroys sections of Linden Market

A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls. The fire began at...

Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...

Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali

Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...

Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus

Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...