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Opposition awaiting President’s choice for COP position

Opposition Leader, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday stated that he is awaiting the President’s choice of the nominee for the position of Commissioner of...

Natural Resources Minister and team meet with high-level US delegation

Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman headed a delegation of Natural Resources officials during a meeting with Congressmen and military officials of the United...

Legal action will be taken if Teachers face salary cuts for supporting strike- GTU

Government could face a High Court injunction should it proceed with deductions to the salaries of teachers. This position was indicated by GTU President Mark...

Low-key meeting with President, US Congressmen and military officials expected today

A team of United States congressmen and military officials have arrived in Guyana as part of its familiarisation visit which was confirmed by Government...

MPs cannot request alcoholic drinks at VIP Lounge- Parliament Clerk

As more questions than answers remain over whether taxpayers are footing the bill for expensive liquors that are reportedly consumed by Members of Parliament...

Bulkan has set the stage for manipulation of LGE results– fmr Minister

Former Local Government Minister Ganga Persaud has thrown down the gauntlet and called out his incumbent successor, from the opposite political divide, Communities Minister...

Damaged cane shredder responsible for Uitvlugt Estate malfunction

Following media reports that millions of dollars were lost in spoilt canes, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has announced that the Uitvlugt Estate was...

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake recorded in Venezuela, tremors felt in Guyana

A Magnitude 7.3 earthquake 20km NNW of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela has resulted in tremors being felt in Guyana, as well as in neighbouring countries such...

Liberalised telecommunications sector will level playing field- GTT CEO

...says US$5M has been set aside to settle those tax disputes The prospect of increased competition from other companies, likely to come from a liberalised...

City Hall cannot pay workers retroactive monies owed in lump sum- Town Clerk

…payment plan suggested Just one day after scores of City Hall workers took to the streets protesting the non-payment of their retroactive monies for the...

Recent Articles

Deaths of Berbice siblings may not be dengue-related, samples sent to lab for diagnosis...

As investigations continue into the deaths of the Berbice siblings who died a day apart from each other, health officials have sent samples to...

Stabroek Market Wharf cleanup is 85% complete

Efforts to clear the rubble and debris from the collapsed Stabroek Market Wharf are swiftly underway, with approximately 85 per cent of the clearing...

Govt to appeal ruling on teachers’ strike – AG

The government will be moving to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the ruling handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Supreme...

Jurassic-themed promenade, boating activity, golf course, shops, boardwalk among plans for National Park

The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has revealed a new zone plan for the enhancement of the National Park, which will see the introduction of...

Saharan Dust plume projected to pass over Guyana from Friday-Sunday – EPA

See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency: The Environmental Protection Agency hereby issues an advisory on a forecasted Saharan Dust plume projected to be...

2 mining operations in Puruni flagged for unsafe conditions

Two operations in Puruni Mining District in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) were flagged by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Labour...

Berbice siblings died from dengue complications – Dr Anthony

The Berbice brother and sister who died a day apart had complications associated with dengue fever, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has revealed. Speaking to...

Vreed-en-Hoop to G/town water taxi operation back to normal

See full statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD): Waters taxis have received the green light to resume use of the Stabroek stelling for the...

President Ali receives UWI American Foundation Legacy Award

  President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, championing a robust Caribbean identity, has urged the region to actively embrace and value its unique culture and abundance...

Govt/contractor dispute on GtE will not affect US EXIM Bank loan – Jagdeo

The ongoing dispute between the Guyana Government and its contractor for the model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, Lindsayca CH4 Guyana Inc. (LNDCH4), will not affect...