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‘Massive confusion’ abounds over who owns GuySuCo’s liabilities- Jagdeo

Despite Government's recent announcement that $17M in bonds have been successfully secured for the recapitalization of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Opposition Leader, Dr...

Closing of BEV Processors: Low prices, bureaucratic red tape among nixing factors

The decision to close BEV Processors, even if it means leaving almost 400 persons without jobs at the shrimp processing factory, was made due...

Raising issue of employment discrimination not about race, about equity- Opposition Leader

By Ramona Luthi Following claims of employment discrimination, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) says it intends to continue their monitoring of the ethnic composition at...

Judicial appointments: Event though rejected President says Benjamin will not be ‘thrown out’

Despite being probed by media operatives on Wednesday regarding his apparent hesitancy in confirming the acting Chief Justice (CJ) and Chancellor of the Judiciary...

Tech expert underscores the need to capitalise on exponential technologies

Government on Wednesday partnered with the Inter-Development Bank (IDB) to host technology expert Dr Nicholas Haan, who made a presentation on the use of...

Communities Minster says LGC not being interfered with

Communities Minister, Ronald Bulkan on Wednesday stoutly denied allegations made by Opposition Local Government Commission (LGC) members that there continues to be an unprecedented...

RPA calling on Govt to lower taxes on fuel to ease burden on productive...

The Guyana Rice Producers Association (RPA) says it is calling on the Government to immediately lower the taxes on fuel to ease the burden...

City Hall to broach Cabinet on amended parking meter by-laws- Bulkan

The Georgetown municipality is expected to make a presentation to Cabinet soon over the amended parking meter by-laws. In providing an update on the controversial...

‘Govt has nothing to do with how GECOM is run’- Granger on claims of...

In light of criticisms raised regarding the ethnic composition of staff within the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) by members of the Opposition, President David...

Border controversy case: Venezuela discloses intention to join proceedings

Almost three months after Guyana submitted its application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) requesting that the Court confirm the legal validity and...

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New ramp, dredging, road upgrades for fisherfolks at Ogle outfall

Fisherfolks operating at the Ogle Outfall on the East Coast of Demerara will benefit from a new ramp to bring their boats onshore and...

“Every single person must be employed” – Pres. Ali as Welding Certification programme rolled...

Employment has been guaranteed for Guyanese participating in a new welding programme being facilitated by the Guyana Government through the School of the Nations...

MMA-ADA receives $110M excavator to advance agricultural works

The Mahaica-Mahaicony Abary- Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) at Onverwagt, Region Five on Saturday received a $110 million Amphibious Excavator to aid in the efficient...

Nearly 5lbs of ganja found at La Grange

Police in Regional Division #3 have unearthed close to five pounds of marijuana in an abandoned workshop at La Grange, West Bank Demerara. The discovery...

Guyana to host regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July

See below for a statement on Guyana hosting the regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July: The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s...

Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2025 set for February 18-21

See below for a statement on the 2025 hosting of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo: The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain...

Porter falls to death from Norton Street building after receiving electric shocks

A porter died on Friday morning after being electrocuted and falling from a three-story building on Norton Street in Georgetown. Dead is Bryan Hardilall of...

Teen dies after being stabbed at Belle West

A 19-year-old male died in the hospital on Friday - one day after he was stabbed multiple times by a man with whom he...

Duo charged for murder of security guard

Two men were charged and placed before the court for the murder of security guard, Paul Waterman, who was killed during a robbery back...

NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders

Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...