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Reports of extravagant spending untrue – Linden Mayor

By Utamu Belle Linden Mayor Carwyn Holland has denied reports highlighted in some sections of the media that he and Deputy Mayor Waneka Arindell expended...

Only Firearm Licensing Approval Board has authority to revoke gun licences, says Rohee

Former Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee says while he supports periodic reviews of gun licences issued to civilians, neither the Public Security Minister nor...

Operationalisation of Linden TV pending unresolved board appointment issues– PM

The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) stands ready to issue the licence for the operationalisation of the Linden Television station, but according to Prime...

U.S. First Daughter Sasha Obama serves seafood in summer job

(BBC) Sasha Obama, daughter of U.S. President Barack Obama, has swapped the comforts of the White House for the counter of a seafood restaurant,...

Paris bombings suspects extradited to France from Austria

(BBC) Two alleged members of the Islamic State cell that carried out attacks on Paris in November have been extradited to France and reportedly...

New GRA boss warns officers against corrupt practices

Newly appointed Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Godfrey Statia began his first few days on the job getting acquainted with staff at...

T&T: Spurned lover batters guard to death

(Trinidad Guardian) Minutes after he told a teenage relative he was going to get a meal and go to church, a man instead showed...

SASOD launches LGBT health training project in Linden

By Utambe Belle The Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) has partnered with the Linden Care Foundation (LCF), For the Children Sake Foundation (FCSF) and...

Gov’t in no rush to remove death penalty from law books – Trotman

Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman, in response to a question from a media representative on Government’s current position on the death penalty, said...

Guyana to take part in regional dialogue on environmental licencing

A forum on ‘Environmental Licencing and Enforcement’ to be held in Montego Bay, Jamaica from July 26 to 29, 2016 will see Guyana participating. During...

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...