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Cops hoping for major breakthrough “soon” in Festival City drive-by shooting

One week after the gunning down of former murder accused Leon Duncan called “Whistle” and shooting of his brother along with two of their...

Over 2200 Guyanese benefited from UWI programmes under GOAL – Pres Ali

President Dr Irfaan Ali has lauded the current partnership between the Guyana Government and the University of the West Indies, disclosing that over 2000...

IDB builds local audit capacity ahead of oil money

...says transparency and accountability are required now more than ever The independence and capacity of the Auditor General’s Office is one of the priority areas...

Gafoors assures no worker will be sent home…some to be relocated, others to be...

Following the blaze at the Gafoors Houston Complex on Monday, the company on Wednesday commenced the relocation of workers to its other branches. The calamitous...

PSC discusses decline in local economy, other issues with UK State Minister

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) yesterday, met with the Minister of State of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom, Honourable Baroness...

Australia wins T20 World Cup

(BBC Sport) Australia powered to an eight-wicket victory over New Zealand to win the Men's T20 World Cup for the first time. Mitchell Marsh plundered...

GECOM meets with PPP/C delegation

In light of the recent concerns raised by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) about the reduction of polling places, the Chairman of the Guyana...

Trinidad rattled by two earthquakes, hours apart

(CMC) – Two earthquakes rattled Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday night as the region continues to be jolted by a series of earthquakes in recent...

Lindeners benefit from $250k business grant; VP Jagdeo also allocates 1000 part-time jobs

In keeping with promises he made during visits earlier this year, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Saturday returned to the mining town of Linden...

President Ali vows to rebuild, strengthen and reorganise sugar industry 

President Dr Irfaan Ali has recommitted to fulfilling one of his party's manifesto promises,  that is, ensuring the survival of the heavily indebted and...

Recent Articles

Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...

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...