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Opposition concerns railroaded as AML/CFT Bill passed

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Bill was on Friday passed In the National Assembly with Government using its majority,...

Govt to transfer NICIL properties being maintained by KUI- Patterson

The government is pursuing the transfer of some National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) properties now being maintained by the Kwakwani Utility Incorporated...

GCF approves $140M for Agriculture sector, FAO to assist in resilience building

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved some $140Million (US$697,183) for Guyana’s second Readiness Support for the agriculture sector. Head, Office of Climate Change (OCC),...

Local Democratic Organs must not be dependent on Central Government- President

President David Granger, today, called on local democratic organs to drive the revitalisation and renewal of villages, in which the majority of the Guyanese...

Govt’s scant regard for Sugar industry evident by absence of GuySuCo Board- GAWU

The “shifting goalpost” with regards to the establishment of a new Board for the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) by the Coalition Administration demonstrates that...

Low already, Guyana’s foreign currency reserves will deplete further with $30B bond- Jagdeo

Opposition Leader, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo asserted on Wednesday that there seems to be no signs of changes in the continued daily depletion of Guyana’s...

Privatisation plans for GuySuCo lacks transparency- Opposition Leader

Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says privatisation plans for the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) lacks transparency. He has since expressed worry over the fact that...

Slaying of 5 bandits would’ve been dubbed extra-judicial killings under PPP- Jagdeo

...questions silence of those who called out previous Administration Tuesday’s shooting which saw five bandits being killed by the police after a failed robbery attempt...

SARA’s Deputy Director ‘squatting on the job,’ says Opposition Leader

Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Wednesday said the he was unclear whether he should refer to Aubrey Heath-Retemyer as the Deputy Director of...

Govt will engage BBCI on tolls increase after obtaining legal advice- Patterson

Public Infrastructure Minister David Patterson is currently awaiting legal advice from Attorney the General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams, before engaging the...

Recent Articles

T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally

A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors. The 19-member...

GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers

  See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI): Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks The...

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...