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Deputy Mayor distances self from Mayor’s “Muslim State” comments

Deputy Mayor Alfred Mentore has distanced himself from the unfortunate utterances made by Mayor Ubraj Narine regarding President Ali, with specific reference to a...

Local companies must act fast to capitalise on oil blocks bid round – GMSA

…urges companies to form consortiums With the Government’s announcement that 14 oil blocks will be up for an auction open to both local and foreign...

Women entrepreneurial app launches e-wallet content

Building the human capital is going to be the secret to Guyana’s success. This is the firm conviction of UK High Commissioner to Guyana,...

APNU+AFC Govt failed to take action against contractor for non-delivery of forensic lab equipment

Even though the Audit Office of Guyana recommended legal action five years ago against a contractor who reneged on his contract to deliver equipment...

Teen mother in custody after leaving baby boy in drain to die

A teenager has been arrested by police after she reportedly abandoned her 21-month-old son in a drain at Parika Backdam, Region Three. The incident occurred...

Order signed to expedite licensing for small internet service providers – PM

In keeping with government's efforts to expand the telecommunications sector, Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips has signed an exemption order to expedite the...

Arson suspected as fire leaves 4 homeless

Four persons are now homeless after a fire on Friday afternoon completely distroyed a two-story building at Endfield Village, East Bank Berbice. Haresh Mangru, 25,...

Guyana records 86th COVID-19 death; 37 new cases with 18 in ICU

The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that Guyana has recorded its 86th COVID-19 death today. According to the Ministry, "as of 14:00hrs on October 3rd,...

Suspected bicycle thief nabbed, beaten by public spirited citizens

Quick action by public spirited persons prevented a suspected bandit from stabbing a pedal cyclist while attempting to steal his bicycle along Regent Street,...

UG Vice Chancellor withdraws request for renewal of contract

University of Guyana Vice Chancellor, Professor Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith on Friday withdrew his request for the renewal of his contract. This decision came amid...

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Mazaruni River boat collision: Police, MARAD join search for missing men

A group of police ranks and an officer of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) have joined family members in searching for Troy Anthony Joseph, 35,...

Chinese national wanted by police for money laundering, serious offences

The Guyana Police Force has issued a wanted bulletin for a Chinese national for questioning in relation to Money Laundering and related serious offences...

PM Mitchell praises Guyana as GDF ranks arrive with supplies to aid Grenada’s rebuilding...

Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has praised Guyana for its support as troops from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) arrived on the Caribbean Island...

Republic Bank CPL 2024 Squads confirmed

See below for a statement from the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on the squads confirmed for the 2024 tournament: The Republic Bank Caribbean...

“No help from the Police, and we are exhausted” – family of 2 men...

The family of Troy Anthony Joseph, 35, and Cranston Davidson, 43, both from Agatash Village, Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), are desperately searching for the...

Body of taxi driver found in drain at Enmore

The body of Rameshwaram Willie, a 61-year-old taxi driver known as ‘Mice’, was discovered in a drain at Enmore, East Coast Demerara, on Saturday...

Govt prepared to work with local, regional entities to tackle flooding in Region 10...

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips held an impromptu meeting at the Watooka Guest House in Linden with key stakeholders to address the severe...

Close to $1.5B allocated to rehabilitate community roads in Region 3 – Pres. Ali

President Dr Mohamed Ali has announced the allocation of almost $1.5 billion to rehabilitate several community roads in Recht-door-Zee, Westminster, and Onderneeming in Region...

Guyana, Peru to pursue stronger ties

Guyana and Peru have pledged to increase cooperation in the areas of energy, food security and climate change. Recently, Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud met with...

“Never forget… their ultimate sacrifice for this nation” – Top Cop at wreath-laying ceremony...

Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken, has issued a poignant reminder to never forget the courage and dedication of those Fallen Heroes who gave their...