Corentyne Bridge: 8 shortlisted firms to submit proposals by Dec 21
The shortlisted firms that are vying for the chance to construct the Corentyne River bridge were on Monday given a chance to examine the...
Opinion Poll on upcoming elections, other political matters launched
The Turkeyn Research and Polling Institute (TRPI) earlier today rolled out an opinion poll to collect the views of Guyanese on a number of...
Bartica residents receive land titles after years of waiting
After years of waiting, a number of Bartica residents who were allocated lands in the Five Miles Housing Scheme are now in receipt of...
Carter Center meets with Opposition Leader
The United States-based Carter Center delegation continues to engage local political actors and has already met with Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo.
Speaking at his weekly...
GPL to shift focus on prosecution to stop $5B annual losses from electricity theft
The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) will be looking at prosecution to deter persons from stealing electricity as the company incurs an annual...
GECOM removes criteria for registered persons to visit offices during Claims and Objections
Amid much criticism, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has removed the criteria for registered persons to visit registration offices during the Claims and Objections...
House passes $5.1B contingency fund advances
The National Assembly on Thursday, passed contingency fund advances to the tune of $5,112,355,210, after several hours of questioning over its items.
The Financial Paper...
DPI intensifies boycott of Guyana Times, Stabroek News on ads
Having experienced discrimination in relation to the distribution of State advertisements since the assumption of the APNU/AFC coalition into office in 2015, the side-lining...
GuySuCo reports reduction in annual financial losses
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has reported that there has been a reduction in the annual financial losses to the Corporation despite unprecedented flooding...
PPP/C promises cheaper, more reliable electricity
“Energy is key for the economic growth of Guyana and for an improved quality of life for all Guyanese,” the Peoples Progressive Party Civic...
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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...