New road linking ECD with EBD to start construction in 2019- MPI
Two years following the signing of a concessional loan with the Government of India, construction is yet to actually commence on the new road...
Berbice Bridge tolls: Solution staring Govt in its face, but they’re playing politics- financial...
...says fair offer must be made in case of Govt buyout
With the recent announcement of increased tolls from the Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI),...
Govt’s school feeding programme: $50M still unaccounted for- AG report finds
The Auditor General's latest report has found that $52.5 million was still unaccounted for in the controversial school feeding programme that saw a special...
Prisons instability: Govt created this moral hazard by their own acts- Opposition Leader
Former president and current Opposition leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has come down hard on the coalition government, more so its security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan...
Corentyne Chamber wants reduction on current Berbice Bridge tolls
In the wake of a recent announcement that the Berbice Bridge Company Inc. (BBCI) intends to increase its fares, the Central Corentyne Chamber of...
President tells Rupununi residents wealth to be had in self-employment, not so much public...
... but says 'you will remain poor by simply producing raw materials'
President David Granger, on Friday, urged the residents of the Rupununi to develop...
More than US$1M being spent on filaria campaign this year-Lawrence
In an effort to eradicate the mosquito-borne disease filaria, the Government through the Public Health Ministry will be spending over US $1M in pills...
$100M contract for items to GPHC still outstanding- 2017 AG report
A contract which was worth close to $100 million and was intended to deliver a canter truck and several pieces of critical equipment to...
PM Modi’s visit to Guyana no longer likely- source
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Guyana which was scheduled for December has been called off, sources have confirmed.
Government had disclosed in September...
Auditor General red flags contractor awarded 18 ‘selectively tendered’ contracts
18 contracts that were selectively tendered to one contractor in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) has been flagged to by the Auditor General for not being...
Recent Articles
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...