Budget 2016 consultations underway; PSC concerned about state of economy
– The Ministry of Finance has commenced consultations on budget 2016, according to a release. Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, along with a team...
No merger of CANU and Police Narcotics Unit – President Granger clarifies
By Jomo Paul
– President David Granger says that the Government has not taken a decision to merge the Customs and Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU)...
Gov’t being “very stupid” in its response to rice, sugar woes – Teixeira
– Opposition Parliamentarian and Chief Whip, Gail Teixeira has criticized the APNU+AFC government for its handling of the grim situation facing the sugar...
Caribbean News Round-up
Woman, 8-months pregnant, raped on beach
- AN eight-months pregnant woman, liming on the Los Iros beach with her boyfriend on Monday afternoon, was...
Granger touts 3-prong approach to fight road carnage
By Jomo Paul
– The Government of Guyana is moving towards the implementation of a three-point plan that aims to alleviate the amount and...
Anti-buggery laws, homosexuality & HIV/Aids behind bars
By Jomo Paul
– In most prisons across the world, condoms were once considered contraband as they incited same sex relations, something which is...
Guyana/Suriname urged to continue dialogue to resolve border issue
By Jomo Paul
– The Governments of Guyana and Suriname are being urged to continue bilateral discourse with the aim of resolving the current...
“Disingenuous” – Rohee raps Granger on crime situation
By Fareeza Haniff
– The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has taken President David Granger to task over comments he reportedly made last month to...
President declares November 1 as ‘Defence Force Day’
- President and Commander-in-Chief- of the Armed Forces, Brigadier David Granger has declared that November 01, this year and every year hereafter, will...
Tears flow as slain NYPD Officer laid to rest in Guyana
By Jomo Paul
– Teary eyes, gloom faces, pomp, ceremony, glowing tributes and masses of people were the highlights of the funeral of slain...
Recent Articles
Seawall vendors must adhere to their permit guidelines – Edghill
Every person who has received permission from the Sea and River Defense Board to vend on the Kitty Seawall will continue to vend.
This was...
East Ruimveldt man stabbed to death
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Detectives in Regional Division 4’A’ are investigating the alleged murder of 52-year-old Shawn George, who resided at...
NDIA dismisses comments made by Opposition MP over Reg. 3 pump stations
Officials from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), have dismissed the recent comments made by Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul, about the...
Stakeholders equipped with information to prepare for rainy season
Stakeholders from various sectors were furnished with essential tools and climate information to prepare for the forthcoming May-June rainy season, enabling them to make...
1,000 families receive house lots at Enterprise, Non Pareil
Less than two weeks after 1,500 residents received their house lots in Region Three, another 1,000 families have become proud landowners at Phase II...
Driver dies in car crash at Farm
A man identified as Derek Kissoon is now dead after he lost control of the motorcar he was driving and crashed into a trench...
Guyana Learning Channel to launch new game show: ‘Brainiacs’
After the resounding success of its educational game show, Whiz Kids, the Guyana Learning Channel is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its...
Letter: Did Justice Sandil Kissoon turn Industrial Relations upside down?
Dear Editor,
High Court Justice Sandil Kissoon has been applauded by the PNCR party for declaring that the Guyana Teachers Union’s (GTU’s) strike was legal,...
Usain Bolt named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced Olympic legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20...
There is no official title as “shadow minister” – Nandlall
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall is making it clear that there is no official title as a “shadow minister”
In this...