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Two residents of Sand Hill, Berbice River in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) were reportedly beaten and injured by the Toshao and the second village Captain on Friday. The two, who had visible marks on parts of their bodies, visited the Sand Hill Health Centre following the alleged incident and were subsequently taken to the New The post Sand Hill […]

The High Court has dismissed a defamation claim brought by Journalist Enrico Woolford against Guyana Times Inc. Justice Peter Hugh delivered the judgement on Thursday, September 18, 2026, in the civil claim filed over a column published on March 18, 2020, titled “Ramsammy’s Ruminations: Caricom, ABCE, Commonwealth, OAS – time for sanctions now, no […]

Over the past few days, the Government, through the Health Ministry, handed over several vehicles as part of its continued efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve access to essential health services across the country. On Saturday, two vehicles were handed over to Regions Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and one to Region 10 (Upper […]

Demerara Bank Limited has officially launched its new digital banking platform, giving customers access to a range of services from the convenience of their mobile devices. The application allows customers to transfer funds to other Demerara Bank accounts, make transfers to other local banks, and request SWIFT payments, among other features. The platform […]

As Guyana is set to host the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)/European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Third Global Regional Safety Oversight Organisations and Regional Accident and Incident Investigation Organisations Forum for Aviation Safety later this month, President Dr Irfaan Ali is expected to be the keynote speaker. The […]

A three-bedroom, two-storey house at Farm, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was completely gutted by a fire suspected to be electrical, leaving the owners displaced. Based on reports received, the fire was detected in the upper flat of the two-storey wooden and concrete building at around 11:00h. The upper flat was occupied by the owner, Zureen The post Several […]

Preparation is underway for Guyana’s 2027 National Budget, with Ministries, Government agencies and other public sector entities now developing their spending plans and project proposals for consideration. This was stated by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, during a recent televised interview […]

…project set for completion in 20 months The sod was turned on Friday for the $1.029 billion New Amsterdam Market, which is expected to be completed in about 20 months. The project will be executed in phases and will include three market buildings, an open vending area, parking, improved drainage, and other external works. Approximately The post Sod […]

The Government is moving to strengthen the operations of small loggers and firewood cutters on the East Bank of Berbice, with plans to reorganise their association, expand its forestry concession, and create new opportunities for economic activity. This was according to Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat during an engagement with loggers and […]

Six firefighters attached to the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) are now certified to operate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly called drones, after completing a specialised Drone Operations Training Programme. The certificates were presented during a small but significant closing ceremony in the Boardroom at GFS Headquarters, Homestretch Avenue, […]