Feb 27, 2025
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Slowe pleads not guilty, placed on $50,000 bail
Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police and former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Paul Slowe, has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he unlawfully revealed…
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Construction of 230 kV transmission line for GtE project moving forward
The construction of the new 230 kV transmission line to facilitate the Gas to Energy (GtE) Project is progressing. Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL)…
Bill supporting robust business environment signed into law
President Irfaan Ali has signed into law the amendments to the Financial Institutions Act of 2025, paving the way for foreign financial institutions to establish…
Nandlall to Opposition: Prove claims of ineligible names on voters’ list
Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall has reiterated calls for the Parliamentary Opposition to provide evidence supporting its claim that “tens of thousands” of ineligible names…
NGSA mock exams finish: focus shifts to final preparations
The second round of the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) Mock Examinations, which began on Wednesday, will conclude today. These examinations are essential for preparing…
Schlumberger backs workforce training, wildlife protection in Guyana
Energy services company Schlumberger (SLB) is expanding its footprint in Guyana beyond oil and gas, investing in education, conservation, and workforce development as the country…
Trade mission to visit Brazil to expand investment opportunities
A trade mission comprising government officials and private sector representatives will visit Boa Vista and Manaus, Brazil, from 17–21 March 2025 to strengthen economic ties…
Girl, 19, dies in accident
Nineteen-year-old Annalisa Smith lost her life in a tragic accident on Wednesday, when the car she was traveling in crashed into a Guyana Power and…
CARICOM Chair: Reparations talks a high priority
CARICOM leaders have agreed that a face-to-face conversation on reparations with all stakeholders is essential. This was stated by CARICOM Chair and Prime Minister of…
President Ali urges gratitude, reflection at Maha Shivratri observance
President Dr Irfaan Ali today joined hundreds of devotees at the Cove and John Ashram, East Coast Demerara, to observe Maha Shivratri, a significant Hindu…
National Ramadan Village opens tomorrow
The 2025 National Ramadan Village will officially open tomorrow on the lawns of the Muslim Youth Organisation, at Woolford Avenue, Georgetown. The event, which is…
Police Force to establish Oil & Gas, Tourism Units
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) will establish two new specialized units—an Oil and Gas Unit and a Tourism Unit—as part of its strategic development for…
Comprehensive maps to enhance police operations
President Dr Irfaan Ali has directed senior officers of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to develop comprehensive operational maps to improve policing efficiency and asset…
Digitised scanner systems for Guyana’s ports
Persons entering and exiting Guyana’s ports will have to honestly declare any items in their possession or face higher penalties, as the government prepares to…
T&T Prime Minister announces resignation date as March 16
Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Dr Keith Rowley announced he will officially resign from office on March 16. But first, he will open the…
Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh tops police promotions list
Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh has been promoted to Assistant Commissioner, leading the 2025 Guyana Police Force (GPF) promotions list, which was released on Wednesday. Woman…