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‘B’ Division treats and entertains moms for Mother’s Day
In a continuous effort to build a good relationship with members of the public, the Guyana Police specifically ranks from B Division visited several schools in New Amsterdam on Friday last (May 12, 2017), with the Police Force Band and…
Cummings Lodge arch donated by Ansa Mcal, identifies frontier of a fast-developing capital…
(GINA) President David Granger said that the commemorative arch, which was donated by the Ansa McAl Group of Companies for Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary sends a signal of a vibrant Caribbean economy and is a tribute to corporate…
Local business closes international franchises due to economic slowdown
BY Leroy Smith
The Pomeroon Food and Beverages Inc. which carried the Miami Subs, Papa Pete’s Pizza and Dixie Lee Chicken franchises have closed the doors on these operations citing the the country's economic slowdown as the reason for…
Stabroek Market holds firm as a stark reminder of Guyana’s rich social heritage
It is no surprise that from the very earliest days of civilisation, markets have been in existence. They are and have always been repeatedly controlled by numerous economic factors and in modern times, throughout the Caribbean, they are…
Jail sentence in 10 yr. old cocaine in fish glue case stayed by CCJ
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Thursday last (May 4, 2017) upheld arguments made by attorney- at-law, Sanjeev Datadin, on behalf of Vishnu Bridgelall and stayed all orders of imprisonment made against Bridgelall.
In May 2007,…
The Yoruba Band: A true pioneer of the original Guyanese sound
It is true that music has the power to inspire, to entice, to move you to question the impossible, and perhaps, even dare to surpass hurdles which prevent the manifestation of your dreams.
But the collection of music by Guyanese Band,…
President celebrates Arrival Day with hundreds at Highbury, E.B.B.
By Royan Abrams
The Head of State, Ministers of Government, along with members of the opposition were among hundreds of Guyanese who turned out at Plantation Highbury on the East Bank of Berbice to celebrate Arrival Day 2017 where the…
Gov’t, Political Parties, IAC extend Arrival Day greetings
Government Of Guyana Arrival Day Message
On the occasion of Arrival Day 2017, the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana recognises all the people of Guyana for their resilience, fortitude and unwavering dedication to…
Works halt at Indian Arrival Monument at Palmyra as structure collapses
Hours after several workers complained of not receiving payments for work they would have completed since early February 2017 at the Indian Arrival Monument Site at Palmyra on the Corentyne, a portion of the structure that was being built…
Guyana ranked No. 60 in World Press Freedom Index; down 3 places
The 2017 World Press Freedom Index has ranked Guyana at No. 60 three places down from the previous year with the compilers of the Index classifying Guyana as a country with “noticeable problem”.
According to the Reporters Without Borders…