Guyana

President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have solidified the strong relationship between their nations, with the signing of five critical Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) during Modi’s state visit to Guyana.  On Wednesday, the two leaders addressed the media at State House in Georgetown following a productive closed-door meeting. […]

…prequalification of bidders to be done ExxonMobil Guyana is scouring the local market in an effort to determine what capacity exists in Guyana to supply fabrication and other related services, as the oil giant continues to expand its fleet of Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels in the Stabroek block. In a notice, ExxonMobil The […]

A smash-up on Tuesday morning at the intersection of Sheriff and Dennis Streets, Georgetown has claimed the life of a pedestrian and several others nursing bodily injuries. The incident, which occurred at approximately 6:50h, involved multiple vehicles, including two motor lorries and six cars, resulting in extensive property damage. The dead man has been […]

A 44-year-old businessman was on Monday busted with 3.8 kilograms of cocaine at the Eno Backtrack Service in Springlands, Corentyne, East Berbice. Based on reports received, ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) conducted an operation at the Eno Backtrack Service and discovered a quantity of whitish powdery substance, suspected to be cocaine, […]

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Calvin Brutus has filed civil proceedings against several senior members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Special Organised Crime Unit, alleging misconduct and malfeasance in public office. The lawsuit, filed on November 19, seeks damages in excess of $400 million. On Tuesday evening, a release from six of The […]

The tragic loss of Carlton Smartt’s life on Sheriff Street this morning underscores an urgent and longstanding issue on Guyana’s roadways: the reckless behaviour of speeding trucks and the devastating consequences of inadequate regulation. Despite the Government’s investment in modernizing infrastructure, the unchecked lawlessness of heavy-vehicle […]

-economic cooperation, agriculture, food security among key areas to be discussed at historic summit INDIA’S Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening arrived at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timerhi for a historic visit which will see him meeting members of the Guyana government, addressing the National Assembly and attending […]

-says new cutting-edge equipment will be used to clear national backlog by year’s end THE Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), on Tuesday, announced the launch of “Operation Brain Tumour” a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing the national backlog of patients diagnosed with brain tumours. Central to this initiative is the acquisition […]

…showcases vibrant business landscape over four-day period   GUYEXPO 2024, Guyana’s premier business exposition and the longest-running event of its kind in the Caribbean, concluded with remarkable success, attracting over 100,000 attendees and showcasing the diversity of the nation’s micro and small enterprises. Director of the Guyana Tourism […]

-cites violation of Constitution, says today’s electoral system is very transparent RALPH Ramkarran, a prominent political figure and attorney-at-law has expressed strong reservations about the opposition’s recent call for the introduction of biometric voting technology in Guyana’s elections. Over the weekend, Ramkarran criticised the People’s […]

THE government distributed several 200-gallon black tanks to residents from Citrus Grove and Mc Doom in Region One, providing a consistent supply of clean and safe water for everyday usage. Ten tanks were provided to Citrus Grove while eight Mc Doom households received tanks, bringing relief to the residents who encounter water scarcity, especially during

THE success of Guyana’s Iwokrama Forest model was showcased at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, at Baku, Azerbaijan on Tuesday. The success of Iwokrama Forest was chronicled in a short film, ‘Take only what you need: The success of the Iwokrama Forest’, emphasising the importance of the Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge in the

-say they eagerly await bountiful harvests, sustainable livelihoods By Bebi Shafeah Oosman FARMERS on the East Bank of Berbice are beginning to return to their lands following a government initiative which includes the clearing of five acres for 75 of them to plant various crops. This initiative is aimed at revitalising agricultural activity in the

– time for action Today we observe International Men’s Day. While observed in many countries, it is not yet formally recognized by the international institutions. In the US, June 16 is observed as Men’s Health Month. The time has come for global recognition and a globally recognized date for International Men’s Day. In 1992, a The post Never before […]

MINISTER of Education, Priya Manickchand on Tuesday announced that the Ministry of Education has launched two new textbooks to aid in primary school pupils’ studies for the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Minister Manickchand made this announcement via a video posted across the ministry’s social media platforms where she noted that they have […]