November 27, 2020

New traffic arrangements implemented by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has led to a major backup of traffic on the East Bank and West Bank of Demerara. Commuters have been stuck in the traffic for more than three hours and have taken…

There are 30 active COVID-19 cases in the Essequibo Islands/West Demerara region, according to Regional Health Officer (RHO), Dr. Erica Forte. The region on Friday recorded two new COVID-19 cases, bringing its total to 397 positive cases…

By Bibi Khatoon The Guyana Office for Investment (Go-Invest) has met with close to 35 local and foreign hoteliers who will be building mega-hotels in the coming months, but Chief Executive Officer of Go-Invest, Peter Ramsaroop has…

By Isanella Patoir The Ministry of Labour, under the leadership of the Chief Co-ops Officer, Perlina Griffith, will be taking control of the Amalgamated Transport & General Workers Cooperative Credit Union after an ongoing audit has…

The East Berbice - Corentyne Region on Friday recorded 25 new COVID-19 cases, moving the region’s overall total to 207 to date. The Region Six new cases formed part of a total of 34 recorded countrywide on Friday from 276 tests. The…

While the indigenous villages of Orealla and Siparuta in Region Six have proceeded on a two-week lockdown in an effort to control an outbreak of COVID-19, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony continues to maintain that the lockdown is not…

Police are investigating the murder of 54-year-old Dwane Williams, known as “Levi” or “Sweetie man”, who was found dead at his Wismar Housing Scheme, Linden house on Friday morning. He was found lying behind a shack at 05:45h by his…

On Wednesday, the Friendship Secondary School of Education District Four emerged victorious at the Ministry of Education’s first Virtual Debating Competition. The East Bank of Demerara school scored 243 points, defeating President’s…

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is currently piloting a wastewater treatment plant at the Tucville sewer station aimed at identifying a sustainable solution for treating Guyana’s wastewater. This pilot project will allow the company,…

Four hundred soldiers and civilian employees drawn from units of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) were honoured Friday with monetary incentives at a simple ceremony held at the auditorium, Base Camp Ayanganna. A release from the GDF noted…