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Two feared drowned at Unity Beach
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘C’ are investigating an incident at Unity Beach, East Coast Demerara (ECD), which has left two persons missing after they were reportedly swept away by strong currents on Sunday afternoon. Missing are Lyodisa Waldron, called “Loyda,” a 20-year-old salesgirl of Victoria Village, ECD, and Andri Francis, called “Bobby,” a 31-year-old...
Aircraft crashes in Region Seven
A Cessna 182P Skylane aircraft N9347G, reportedly owned by well-known Guyanese pilot and operator Orlando Charles crashed on Sunday morning...
Five homeless as fire destroys Port Mourant house, arson suspected
A fire completely destroyed a house at Port Mourant on Tuesday morning, rendering five people homeless. Stephanie Cecil, 29, a...
Audit Office preparing for oil and gas sector
As the country’s newfound petroleum industry develops, the Audit Office of Guyana is in preparation mode to ensure it has...
Free complete medical checkups at Mercy Hospital Saturday
The St Joseph Mercy Hospital (SJMH) will wrap up its 73rd anniversary with a unique “Health and Wellness Experience” on...
Gov’t condemns vandalism of traffic signs
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure has condemned the vandalism of traffic signs and is calling on persons to desist from...
Main unions back teachers in new strike threat
The two major trade union umbrella bodies in the country are likely to take to the streets in solidarity with...
Speedboat operators to get special recognition
A select group of speedboat operators will be recognised on Thursday as Guyana observes World Maritime Day. “Operators plying the...
Guyana hosting Human Rights workshop
Guyana will host the Least Developed Countries/Small Island Developing States Trust Fund Workshop on Human Rights for Latin America and...
Teachers’ Union says being bullied to accept Prof. Leyland Lucas to lead arbitration panel
Professor Leyland Lucas has been proposed by the Ministry of Social Protection’s Department of Labour to head the arbitration panel...
Countrywide Diwali motorcades announced; main event moved from LBI to Chateau Margot
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has announced a countrywide series of motorcades as part of celebrations to mark Deepavali, or...
Batavia residents want swift resolution to land dispute with miner
Residents of Batavia, Region Seven (Cuyuni Mazaruni) are calling for urgent action to be taken to resolve an issue regarding...
Local businesses hunt deals, partnerships with overseas players
Mohamed’s Poultry Farm has been in operation since 1994 but though it has expanded its production to include value added...
President Granger orders Task Force to tackle South Rupununi problems
President David Granger, on Saturday, ordered that a multi-agency task force be set up to address the many multidimensional issues challenging...
$5M to enhance Shulinab Village
Villages such as Shulinab, located in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region (Region Nine) must strive to realise their economic potential,...
Sustainability Scientist tells Guyana to ‘watch’ ExxonMobil
A sustainability scientist on a visit to Guyana has described ExxonMobil as an excellent company, but said Guyana needs to...
Jagdeo must justify rejection of Chancellor, CJ nominees – Granger
President David Granger signaled that the prolonged gridlock on the top judicial appointments could end if the Opposition Leader, Bharrat...
Energy Ministry likely after 2020 – Pres. Granger
President David Granger wants to set up a Ministry of Energy but believes such an initiative can be explored after...
GECOM reform by 2020 hinges on Opposition support
Changes to the process of appointing persons to serve on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) by the next national election...
Former Bishop Benedict Singh dies
The first Guyana-born Roman Catholic Bishop Benedict Singh passed away Wednesday morning after a prolonged period of illness. Singh, who...
Teachers strike called off; dispute goes to arbitration
The almost two-weeks long countrywide strike by teachers will be called off after the Education Ministry and the Guyana Teachers’...
