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Int’l facilitators to guide crafting of 5 year plan for Social Cohesion Ministry

- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the British High Commission have offered to fully finance the Ministry of Social Cohesion’s National...

President Granger, Jagdeo commit to protect Guyana’s territorial integrity

- Guyanese can look forward to the current administration doing its part to ensure inclusive governance, according to President David Granger following a...

Toll reduction of Berbice Bridge cannot be at the expense of shareholders – Jagdeo

By Fareeza Haniff – Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo says he is in support of any measure which will bring relief to the people...

Reckless investments affecting NIS; Operations to be reviewed

- The government has disclosed that the investments made by the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), under the former People’s Progressive Party/Civic Administration (PPP/C)...

Berbice Bridge will not suffer losses due to toll reduction – Finance Minister

- With just hours before a planned reduction in tolls for the Berbice River Bridge to take effect, the stalemate between the Guyana...

Jagdeo not in support of any policy regulating the media

By Fareeza Haniff –Leader of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and former President, Bharrat Jagdeo has made it clear that he will not support...

PPP in support of media policy touted by APNU+AFC Gov’t

By Fareeza Haniff – The Opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) wants a public debate before the APNU+AFC government moves to draft and implement a...

Rohee shoots down Gun Amnesty Programme

By Fareeza Haniff                     – Former Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee says that the gun amnesty programme by Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan is...

Ramkarran says PM can sit in Parliament while acting as President

- Former Speaker of Guyana's National Assembly Ralph Ramkarran says that there are no legal elements that prevent the Prime Minister from sitting...

Berbice Bridge Company cites possible bankruptcy if tolls reduced

- The Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) has defended its stance in the implementation of reduced tolls at the Berbice River Bridge as...

Recent Articles

Man found dead in car on Heroes Highway

Police ranks from Regional Division #4B today discovered the body of a male in a motorcar along the Heroes Highway, East Bank Demerara. Based on...

WCD labourer busted with ganja

A 30-year-old labourer has been arrested after police found a quantity of marijuana at his Best Village, West Coast Demerara home. The discovery was made...

Pensioner killed on EBD roadway

A pensioner was killed Saturday night on the East Bank Demerara Public Road after a motorcar crashed into his electric bike. Dead is 81-year-old Donovan...

Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes, search under way

DUBAI, May 19 (Reuters) - A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain...

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...