Apr 5, 2025
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Lusignan woman crushed by lorry
A 54-year-old woman, Mohandai Persaud of Lusignan Pasture, tragically lost her life in a road accident on Friday along the Lusignan Public Road, East Coast…
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Lethem’s ‘Dream Realised’ housing drive brings joy to residents
Zulaica Griffith, a young mother of two, is excited and proud to finally own a house lot after renting for years while trying to make…
US$422M contract signed to enable power transmission from GtE project
The Government of Guyana today signed a US$422.2M ($90B) contract with Power China and Kalpataru for the installation of power transmission lines and the establishment…
Use AI to accelerate economic growth, close inequality gaps
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has proposed a bold idea to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) as a resource to accelerate equitable economic growth, reduce disparities,…
Omni one step closer to taking to the skies
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has commenced the certification process for Omni Helicopters Guyana Inc. to receive a Guyana Air Operator Certificate (AOC). This…
Kwakwani man fatally stabbed during argument
A man known only as “Blacka,” a 28-year-old unemployed male of mixed ancestry, was fatally stabbed on Thursday evening at the Kwakwani waterfront, allegedly by…
Man dies in Linden brawl
Police in Region 10 are probing an alleged homicide committed on Kenroy Bradford, called “Kelly”, a 20-year-old labourer of Lot 314 Block 22 Wismar, Linden,…
Chartered Accountant: Right decision to engage US on tariffs
Chartered Accountant Terrence Jaskaran has commended Guyana’s move to engage the United States Government for further information on its 38 per cent reciprocal trade tariff.…
Jagdeo calls out ‘untoward motive’ of PNC’s voter verification case
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has described the People’s National Congress case, which was thrown out by the High…
Large quantity of gold, millions in cash seized in alleged smuggling attempt
Officers from the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) intercepted an alleged gold smuggling attempt in Georgetown on Thursday, detaining four people and seizing gold and…
Jagdeo: Tariffs no surprise, government to engage US for clarity
Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has stated that the decision by United States President Donald Trump…
Desist from sharing violent videos, Jagdeo urges
A graphic video showing the death of a young mother, shot by her partner and succumbing to her injuries in the presence of her son…
President Ali receives prestigious Global Leadership Award
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali today received the prestigious Global Leadership Award for Open Innovation 2024 from the University of California, Berkeley, at the NASA…
Guyana urged to approach US tariffs with caution
Financial Analyst, Joel Bhagwandin has urged caution in the way Guyana and its regional partners respond to the United States recent tariffs on imports entering…
GCCI advocates for more contracts for local companies
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has expressed keen interest in updating the Local Content Schedule and making further input, particularly in increasing…
Nandlall: Coalition putting power over people
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has criticised the Alliance for Change (AFC) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) for prioritising the spoils of government over…
Trucks not permitted as Strathspey Bridge opens to light traffic
The Strathspey Bridge on the Railway Embankment along the East Coast of Demerara has been reopened to light vehicular traffic from 06:00 hrs today. This…
Guyana seeks resolution as US imposes 38 per cent tariffs on exports
The Government of Guyana said on Wednesday it is engaging with US officials after Washington announced new reciprocal tariffs on imported goods, including a 38…