Feb 10, 2025
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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.…
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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…
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…
The worksite of the solar farm at Onderneeming, Region Two
Work is advancing rapidly on the mega solar farm at Onderneeming, Region Two, with the contractor aiming to complete the project ahead of schedule. The…
Money changer robbed of cash, gold chain at gunpoint
Police are investigating an armed robbery committed on a 51-year-old vendor and money changer, who was relieved of GY$440,000, US$200, and a gold chain valued…
Teacher and husband perish in Hydronie fire
A 52-year-old teacher and her husband lost their lives in an early morning fire at Hydronie, East Bank Essequibo, on Sunday, leaving the community in…
Guyana on alert following 7.6 magnitude earthquake southwest of Cayman Islands
Guyana is on alert following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck the Caribbean Sea, southwest of the Cayman Islands, at approximately 18:23 hours on Saturday.…
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake in the Caribbean triggers a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
CNN — An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 has occurred 129 miles southwest of Georgetown, Cayman Islands, according to the USGS. The earthquake took…
NIS to address issues raised by local business community
The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has committed to address several issues raised by the local business community. The agency’s General Manager, Holly Greaves and team,…
UG receives exhibition tickets, complimentary delegate passes for Energy Conference
The University of Guyana (UG) has received 50 exhibition tickets and 20 complimentary delegate passes for students and lecturers to attend the Guyana Energy Conference…
Guyana to enquire into alleged map error at Suriname business conference
The Guyana Government has not received any formal complaints regarding the alleged incorrect display of a map of the New River Triangle at the recent…
Jagdeo: Best education, outcomes a priority
The government is working on developing digital education initiatives to ensure learners receive better tuition, according to Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. He made this…
40 security officials complete National Defence Institute training course
A total of 40 persons have completed a one-week course on strategy and defence policy, led by the William J. Perry Centre for Hemispheric Defence…