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Friday, May 3, 2024

Gas-to-Energy project on track to be completed by December 2024

The Wales Gas-to-Energy Project is well on track for completion by the government’s committed deadline of December 2024. This was disclosed by Natural Resources Minister,...

GECOM slated to meet on Sunday

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has decided to meet at 10:00hrs on Sunday to discuss the way forward following the unanimous decision handed down...

No fare increase for water taxis – MARAD

See full statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD): The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has noted with concern that some operators are requesting more than...

GDF ranks now subject to directives of Commander-in-Chief Ali – Chief-of-Staff

Chief-of-Staff (ag) of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Brigadier Godfrey Bess has reminded army officers that they are subject to serve the State and...

More than 3 months have passed but Wakenaam rice farmers yet to be paid

Rice farmers who live and operate on Wakenaam Island in the Essequibo River are still to be paid after three months for the paddy...

E-Transactions/E-Payment Bills coming next year

The Guyana Government is aiming to introduce laws in the new year to better govern electronic transactions and payments, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has...

Repatriation flights to be increased as Govt considers reopening airports

The Guyana Government is examining the possibility of the reopening the airports. This was disclosed by Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill during an interview...

National Toshaos’ Council blasts Govt for broken promises

The National Toshaos' Council (NTC) conference of 2018 opened on Monday with Chairman Joel Fredericks putting government on blast for a number of unimplemented...

Govt making efforts to establish hatching eggs industry

The Government is making aggressive efforts to establish a massive hatching eggs industry to support Guyana’s already burgeoning poultry sector. The country currently imports approximately...

GWI Head relieved of duties, asked to proceed on leave

Managing Director of the Guyana Waters Incorporated (GWI), Dr Richard Van-West Charles has been relieved of his duties and asked to proceed on leave...

Recent Articles

Police investigating alleged bomb threat at St Rose’s High School

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  On May 2, 2024, at 13:45hrs, an alleged bomb threat was made to St. Roses High School...

Govt to seek over US$180M in supplementary funding for GPL

Government will soon approach the National Assembly for US$180M- US$250M in supplementary funding for the Guyana Power and Light (GPL). This sum will be used...

4 persons robbed of cash & jewellery after returning home from concert

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  On May 02, at about 03:15 hours, at Lot 184 Durban Backlands, Georgetown, four (4) persons were...

Grove man dies after being struck down by speeding cop

A pedestrian was last evening struck down and killed by a vehicle driven by a policeman, along the Farm Public Road, East Bank Demerara...

Jamaican Information Minister “impressed” with Guyana’s media landscape

Jamaica’s Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Robert Nesta Morgan on Thursday said he is “very impressed” with...

Govt awards 150 mining blocks; more areas to be allotted in coming months 

See full statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources:  Emanating from a commitment H.E. President Mohamed Irfaan Ali made to the mining stakeholders, on Friday...

Over 90 persons vying for seat on PPP’s 35-member Central Executive Committee

A total of ninety-three persons are vying to be a part of the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) Central Executive Committee at this weekend’s Congress. The...

Guyana must recognise rapidly evolving work culture – GAWU on reduced hours, days

The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) has pointed out that the global movement to reduce working hours and days without compromising conditions...

Pupils expressed confidence, readiness for NGSA 2024

A total of 15, 488 pupils are writing this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) on May 2 and 3. The pupils are being tested...

4 homeless after unattended stove goes up in flames

A mother and her three children are now homeless after their Number 60 Village, Corentyne, Berbice home went up in flames. The woman had to...