Feb 11, 2025
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WPA seeks bigger role in Coalition Government
The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) has confirmed its partnership with the People’s National Congress (PNC), but is seeking a greater role in the governance structure…
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Teen in City Councillor’s murder remanded to prison
The 16-year-old accused of fatally stabbing City Councillor, Kyle Anthony Solomon,47, was today remanded to prison following his first appearance at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court…
Guyanese entrepreneurs tapping into oil boom
As Guyana’s dynamic and rapidly expanding economy continues to grow through the oil and gas sector, key players are maximising opportunities made available through the…
Teacher remanded on rape charge
Dahlerus Courtman, 25, a teacher of 87-89 Three Miles Potaro Road, Bartica, has been remanded to prison for allegedly raping an underage female student. He…
Doctor assaulted, robbed of cell phone
Police are investigating a robbery with violence committed against a 49-year-old female doctor attached to the Ministry of Health. The victim, who resides at a…
New CDB President on three-day visit to Guyana
Newly appointed Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President, Daniel Best, is slated to arrive in Guyana tomorrow for a three-day visit. During the visit, he will…
Guyana objects to inclusion of New River Triangle in Suriname’s map
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has registered its disapproval of the depiction of Guyana’s New River Triangle as Surinamese territory at the…
Completion of Mabura leg of Linden-Lethem Road pushed back to year- end
The construction of the Linden to Lethem roadway is continuing, with works on the Linden to Mabura stretch expected to be completed by the end…
European companies engaged to secure suitable vessels for regional ferry
Two leading European ferry companies are currently being engaged as operators of the Connect Caribe regional ferry service work feverishly to get the project off…
10-year Guyana passport launched
The Central Immigration and Passport Office, under the Guyana Police Force, has officially rolled out the new Co-operative Republic of Guyana Ten-Year Passport, effective today.…
Bridges, airport and port to aid in driving growth
Development of Guyana’s critical infrastructure is key to driving massive economic expansion in the oil and gas sector, said President Dr Irfaan Ali. Speaking on…
A new beginning for Shelly Doodnauth and her children
For years, Shelly Doodnauth of Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice, lived in uncertainty, struggling to provide a safe and secure home for her five children.…
Guyana-Suriname Chamber refutes connection with erroneous map
The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) has clarified that a map depicting the New River Triangle as part of Suriname during a PowerPoint presentation at…
Preliminary investigation indicates faulty connection caused deadly Hydronie fire
A preliminary investigation into the deadly fire at Lot 1 A Hydronie, East Bank Essequibo, this morning has determined that the blaze was caused by…
Female pork-knocker shot by son-in-law with bow and arrow
A female pork-knocker is now hospitalized after allegedly being shot with an arrow by her son-in-law last Friday. Police in Regional Division 1 have launched…
Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge set to transform life, commerce in Region 10
As work progresses on the new US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar four-lane bridge in Region 10, residents eagerly anticipate the relief and benefits this major infrastructural development…