May 19, 2021
THE harvesting of pineapples has commenced in Region Two, particularly in the Amerindian communities of Mainstay/Whyaka and Capoey. A bountiful supply of the sweet fruit has already flooded the
May 19, 2021
THE recently launched clean-up campaign aimed at beautifying Guyana in time for the country’s 55th Independence Anniversary on May 26, is intended to be citizen-driven, as opposed to being
May 19, 2021
THE Ministry of Health has reported that one more person, who tested positive for COVID-19, has succumbed to the deadly virus. The latest fatality is a 56-year-old man from
May 19, 2021
TWO men, who were arrested for allegedly robbing a taxi driver of his motorcar and other valuables at gunpoint, appeared, on Monday, at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court and were
May 19, 2021
A FORTY-THREE-year-old carpenter has been hospitalised after being shot to the abdomen by a mechanic, following an argument over a game of pool. The incident, according to reports, occurred
May 19, 2021
REGIONAL technology company, PBS Technologies Inc., on Tuesday, opened its flagship local office at Goedverwagting, on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD). The company offers a range of solutions
May 19, 2021
TWO years after the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Clive Osborne during a brawl at Supenaam, on the Essequibo Coast, Richard Harrychand, on Tuesday, confessed to the crime. Harrychand was
May 19, 2021
THE Product Compliance Department of the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has destroyed 290 cases (290,000 packs) of imported cigarettes found at Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo).
June 26, 2020
THERE continues to be a consistent increase in the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, with health authorities reporting that Guyana recorded six new cases within the past 24
June 26, 2020
THE boyfriend of the teenage mother who was found afloat in the Berbice River on June 18 with her face and torso disfigured, will be charged with her murder.
June 26, 2020
– company still working to generate income THE cash-strapped Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is expected to receive a much-needed financial “bailout” soon, said Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the
June 26, 2020
THE Pan-Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP), the mechanism that provides a structured and unified approach to the Caribbean’s response to the HIV epidemic continues to examine strategies
June 26, 2020
– US attorney criticises diplomats’ comments on elections PROMINENT Washington DC Attorney, Bart Fisher, has criticised the statements emanating from diplomats stationed in Guyana which, he said, seek to
June 26, 2020
…President urges them to act with diligence, dedication, discipline AT the Presentation of Instruments of Commission for the Standard Officers’ Course (SOC) No. 51, on Thursday, President David Granger
June 26, 2020
AN early morning blaze at Fort Street Kingston, on Thursday June 25, 2020, has left Dannyram Harricharran, known as ‘Harry’, homeless. According to the man’s son, Shawn Harricharran, who
June 26, 2020
… AHO director says countries must manage pandemic closely for the next 2 years The Director of the Pan American Health Organization, Carissa F. Etienne, on Wednesday said that
June 26, 2020
THE Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has extended tax relief measures that were implemented to cushion the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, the GRA said: “having carefully
June 26, 2020
….CCJ says cannot undo what has already been done By Svetlana Marshall AN attempt by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) to have the Chief Elections Officer’s (CEO’s) Elections Report