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President’s “policy speech” has left Guyanese no closer to anything – Opposition Leader

Former President and Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday dismissed many of the assertions and promises made by President David Granger following the...

Gov’t to ban more plastics by 2020- Jordan says at Green Expo launch

As the inaugural Green Expo kicked off on Thursday at the National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara, with Finance Minister Winston Jordan reiterating government’s...

President addresses National Assembly, promises ‘good life’ for all

... CoI into the tragic incidents which occurred in Surinamese waters President David Granger on Thursday addressed the National Assembly promising Guyanese to ensure that...

$2.4B tabled for remainder of severance pay as workers protest outside of Parliament

Even as sugar workers braved the sun outside of the Parliament Building to protest the non-payment of their severance, Finance Minister, Winston Jordan tabled...

Opposition lauds PSC for taking up Finance Minister on ‘drugs economy’ remarks

Leader of the Political Opposition Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has called out the Finance Minister Winston Jordan over his most recent remarks where he said...

NDC Councillor among 9 homeless following Berbice fire

Nine persons are now homeless after a fire destroyed a two bedroom house on the West Coast of Berbice on Wednesday afternoon. The house situated...

Increase in Berbice Bridge tolls a “campaign gimmick” by the Govt- Jagdeo

Opposition Leader, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo is now calling the 365 per cent increase in the bridge tolls that was announced on Tuesday by the...

Photos: Albion sugar workers protesting working conditions

Albion Sugar workers are on their seventh day of protest over what they describe as deplorable working conditions. The protestors says they are being asked...

PPP says it’s ‘categorically opposed’ to any increase in Berbice Bridge tolls

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) says it is 'categorically opposed' to any increase in the Berbice Bridge tolls and is rebuking the incumbent Administration...

Guyana and Newfoundland sign MOU to enhance cooperation in Oil and Gas

Guyana’s developing oil and gas industry will benefit from learning experiences from the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador which has more than 30...

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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...