February 29, 2020
JUST weeks after the announcement of a number of multimillion-dollar hotel projects in Ogle, yet another sod-turning ceremony was held last Thursday for the establishment of a US$83M new
February 29, 2020
RESIDENTS of Mabaruma have praised the authorities for re-connecting the town with the Barima River community of Morawhanna via a four-mile stretch of road which was overtaken by vegetation
February 28, 2020
A 36-year-old man died on Thursday night after he was shot at the town of Mahdia in the Potaro-Siparuni. Reports are that sometime after 1900hrs, Cleavon Gomes was involved
February 28, 2020
By Svetlana Marshall WITH less than four days away from the highly-anticipated General and Regional Elections, First Lady Sandra Granger on Thursday made a strong case for the return
February 28, 2020
…coalition’s women leaders talk-up progress made to advance welfare of women By Svetlana Marshall ADDRESSING a massive sea of yellow and green supporters at Parade Ground, Minister of State,
February 28, 2020
VICE-PRESIDENTand Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan, has designated March 2, 2020, the day for the holding of General and Regional Elections across Guyana, a public holiday. The declaration was
February 28, 2020
By Indrawattie Natram PUBLIC Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan, on Thursday, commissioned a state-of-the-art, two-storey police station at Aurora, Region Two. The station was constructed at a cost of
February 28, 2020
…major parties, GECOM undertake to address polling places complaint REPRESENTATIVES from the coalition and the main opposition party visited areas on Thursday where claims have been made that electors
March 8, 2019
By Lilian Chatterjee High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana Do we still need to devote an entire day to women? Haven’t we already achieved enough? Women don’t just vote
March 8, 2019
Today March 8th, 2019, the world is celebrating International Women’s Day. This is a day set aside to honour the contributions of women around the world. On behalf of
March 8, 2019
A NEWLY-ESTABLISHED distinction, in honour of women who have made an impact in their companies and communities, has been created to honour women trailblazers in Guyana’s public, private, and
March 8, 2019
On this occasion of International Women’s Day 2019, the time is ripe for us to reflect on the progress women have made and look towards eliminating barriers to equality,
March 8, 2019
THE importance of safeguarding the planet’s water resources and the environment was highlighted on Wednesday as Earth Hour 2019 was launched at the University of Guyana (UG). Earth Hour
March 8, 2019
REGION Two fisherfolks are expected to see a spike in business as an exporter has indicated his interest in purchasing large quantities of Seafood from them. Fishers, primarily from
March 8, 2019
THE more than 200 RUSAL workers on strike are in for the long haul, General Secretary of the Guyana Bauxite and General Workers Union (GBGWU), Lincoln Lewis, who paid
March 8, 2019
… in the promotion of local music and the development of artistes NICKNAMED, ‘Uncle Wally’ and `Father Wally’, this son of the soil, Walter Fraser, is the man behind
March 8, 2019
THE Kandhiya Dance Troupe on the Essequibo Coast, last Saturday mesmerised its audience with their energetic performances at the recent Prem Leela 2 show held in the Auditorium of
March 8, 2019
A NUMBER of popular and well-loved local and international artistes will come together for a massive ‘Phagwah’ celebration at the Guyana National Stadium on March 21. Each year, thousands