February 24, 2017

The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has decided to make lands available to workers of the Wales Sugar Estate for them to become self-sufficient in farming practices. According to the Government Information Agency (GINA), this decision…

The final report from the Financial Audit into the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) project, has found that the financial systems and internal controls governing the project were generally weak. The report, among others, was handed over by…

Three illegal mining operations were shut down from Monday, February 20 to Wednesday, February 22, 2017, in Regions Nine. A team comprising Ministry of Natural Resources, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission and the Environmental…

By Leroy Smith Police Corporal, Ashwel Jackman who was the driver of a Guyana Police Force's (GPF) minibus which crashed into a garage on the East Coast of Demerara has succumbed to his injuries. The News Room was able to confirm…

For years, the men have dominated the top spots of the Senior Calypso Competition, but 2017 was certainly one of change. In fact, the women dominated the competition this year, with Lindener Diana Chapman emerging as the Calypso queen with…

The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha will be hosting a number of activities over the next weeks as we prepare to celebrate the Phagwah or Holi on Monday, March 13th. The annual Phagwah Mela and Bazaar, which is now in its 43rd year, will be…

Press Release from the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha extends Maha Shivratri greetings on this auspicious day consecrated for the worship of the great God, Mahadev. MahaShivratri is observed every year on…

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) —Guyana authorities are investigating allegations the Chinese embassy has been using its diplomatic status to bring in tax-free goods from China and distribute them to local merchants. Guyana Revenue Commissioner…

With the aim of improving the delivery of health services in Region Six, the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) in New Amsterdam handed over two ambulances, a dental bus and a motor car to the Regional Department. The motor vehicles were…

The world governing body of football, FIFA, has showcased the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) new nationwide youth football development programme on its popular social media platforms, sharing images from a GFF-Scotiabank Academy…