Parliament to debate approval of $10B flood intervention on Monday
Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh on Thursday tabled in the National Assembly two supplementary financial papers, seeking monies to bolster the Civil Defence Commission’s...
Yuri ‘Ponzi scheme’ agents slapped with money laundering charges
Agents of the Accelerated Capital Firm Inc. pyramid scheme, Aubrey Norton and Martina Seepersaud, were charged with offences of money laundering after they accrued...
Debutant Seales impressive after West Indies’ batting woes
Debutant Jayden Seales was impressive, but South Africa had taken a lead by stumps on day one of the first Test against West Indies...
Another two ‘COVID’ deaths, 149 new cases recorded
The Ministry of Health has reported that another two people have died from the COVID-19 disease, while receiving care at medical facilities.
The latest fatalities...
PPP Gov’t to change key details on Walter Rodney’s death certificate
Some 41 years after his death, the Irfaan Ali led government has formally announced moves to properly honour prominent Guyanese historian, political activist and...
Above-normal rainfall to continue until August
Guyanese are being placed on notice that the above-normal rainfall, which the country has experienced in recent weeks, leading to widespread flooding, is likely...
Reg. 9 official allegedly embezzled more than $800k in salaries for staff
An 18-year-old Development Officer (DDO) attached to the Aishalton, Region Nine Regional Democratic Council’s Accounting Unit has been arrested by police following allegations that...
Suicide, crime, alcohol consumption increased after closure of sugar estates – ILO study
By Vishani Ragobeer
A study by the United Nations’ International Labour Organization (UN ILO) has pointed to an increase in suicide, crime, and alcohol consumption...
‘They say you got to leave but it’s never that easy’ – woman claims...
Almost a year after walking away from an abusive relationship, months after securing a restraining order and in the midst of ongoing police investigations...
Carlton Wheelers to host Father’s Day road race on June 20
Local cyclists will be back in action next weekend when a road race is held in West Demerara, covering over 40 miles of the...