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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Systems in place to help Guyanese in Russia, Ukraine if needed – Foreign Secretary

Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud has indicated that established systems are in place to provide assistance to Guyanese, particularly students on scholarships, who may need...

SOP tabulation must be immediately and satisfactorily addressed— Commonwealth Secretary General

Full Statement from Commonwealth Secretary General, Her Excellency, Patrica Scotland... On 11 March 2020, the Acting Chief Justice of Guyana was unambiguous that public and...

Over 4000 jobs to be created with industrialisation of ECD corridor – Jagdeo

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government is undertaking a series of initiatives that will see the creation of more than 4000 job opportunities along...

Opposition parties support calls for recount of ballots

The opposition parties have supported the call for a recount of ballots cast at the recently held General and Regional Elections. The parties made their...

$25M earmarked for expansion of MMA/ADA seed paddy facility

The Mahaica Mahaicony Abary – Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA) seed processing facility will see tremendous expansion this year, with $25 million set aside for...

Govt Commissioners at GECOM press for ‘more time’; decision on recount expected tomorrow

See full statement from GECOM: Consequent to the decision of the Full Court on 31st March, 2020, the Guyana Elections Commission met today, 2 nd April,...

Caribbean Region has potential to be a modern economy – Pres Ali

President Dr Irfaan Ali, in Dubai for the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF2022), has made it clear to the attendees gathered that the Caribbean Community...

CW Observer Group urges “credible, transparent & timely” recount

See full statement:  The Commonwealth Observer Group accredited for the 2 March 2020 General and Regional Elections notes the 15 April 2020 statement of the...

US helping Guyana decrease opportunities for corruption – Ambassador Lynch

US Ambassador Sarah Ann Lynch has underscored the importance of maintaining democracy in a country, as she explained how her government has over the...

Harmon removed as Director General of MOTP

Following his appointment on Friday as Chief Elections Officer (CEO) of the National COVID-19 TaskForce (NCTF), Joseph Harmon has since been removed as Director...

Recent Articles

MV Ma Lisha enters drydock 1 year after delivery

As part of the contractual agreement between the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) of the Public Works Ministry and the Garden Reach Ship Builders...

Berbice motorcyclist dies after colliding with donkey

Twenty-four-year-old Kumar Atmaram also called 'Shawn', a construction worker of Gangaram Village, East Canje Berbice died after he reportedly collided with a donkey on...

Update: Long Creek accident claims life of 5th victim

A fifth person has died in the fatal accident that occurred on Monday morning at Long Creek, Soesdyke Linden Highway. The fifth victim has been...

LTW 2024 records high influx of visitors compared to previous years – Sears

As the curtains were pulled on the 2024 Linden Town Week, Committee Member, Devin Sears reported that there has been a spike in attendance...

Guyana’s wood-tracking system to be overhauled, replaced with digital system – EU Ambassador

Guyana’s wood tracking system, which is important for ensuring loggers are complying with the law but relies heavily on paper will soon be digitised. This...

Siblings among 4 die in 2-vehicle smash-up at Long Creek

Siblings, Rushelle Leacock and Eddo Leacock were identified as two of the four persons who died in the early morning two-vehicle smash-up at Long...

CGX pushes start-up of Berbice Deep-Water Port to late 2024

Canadian-based CGX Energy Inc’s Berbice Deep-Water Port (BDWP) Project continues to face delays as its start-up has once again been pushed back to later...

Cargo passing through CJIA increased by 84% – CJIA Chair

says over 11 million kilos of cargo passed through CJIA compared to 6.1 million in 2015 In keeping with the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)...

Bus park fatal stabbing: Suspects, 14 & 15, told police intent was to rob...

The two teenagers, who were arrested for the fatal stabbing of 33-year-old John Williams at the Route 44 minibus park in Georgetown on Saturday...

31-Y-O arrested with gun, ammo

A 31-year-old mill operator was arrested by police today after he was found in possession of a firearm and matching ammunition - for which...