August 16, 2021

Some $8.9 million in upgrades will be made to the Hope Coconut Industries Limited Facility, East Coast of Demerara, following the award of a contract by the Ministry of Agriculture on Monday. Triple ‘A’ Construction Services and Supplies…

A 27-year-old woman from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) is among the four new COVID-19 deaths reported by the Ministry of Health on Monday. The woman died on August 15, 2021. The other new COVID-19 fatalities include: a 78-year-old…

Guyana Tractor and Equipment Limited (GUYTAC) was on Monday handed three contracts totalling over $356 million for the supply of hydraulic excavators to complete much-needed drainage works for the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo). The…

A new business incubator and mobile app have been launched to help propel women-led entrepreneurship, as part of efforts to empower women and ensure that they can provide for themselves and their families while contributing to Guyana’s…

Andrew Ridley called “Orin” was on Monday remanded to prison for allegedly breaking into a woman’s West Ruimveldt, Georgetown home and carting away over $70,000 worth in items. Ridley, who was released from prison two months ago after…

A 21-year-old Charlestown, Georgetown resident was on Monday remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan for stabbing a man over a $3000 debt. Joshua Perreira appeared before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts for unlawfully and…

By Akeem Greene The ninth edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) starts on August 26 and it will be another quest of the five-time finalists, Guyana Amazon Warriors, to win a maiden title. To potentially conquer the title jinx,…

Police have arrested a 47-year-old man after he allegedly raped and robbed a 64-year-old woman of $200,000 on Monday. Police Headquarters in a brief statement noted that the incident occurred in Region Six (East Berbice – Corentyne).…

After being behind bars for almost three years on a murder charge, Michael Emanuel called “Gilly” was freed by the High Court on Monday after Justice Sandil Kissoon upheld a no-case submission made by his attorney Damian DaSilva. Emanuel…

The Government on Monday said it welcomes the successful registration of Demerara Rum as a Geographical Indication (GI) by the European Union (EU) and extended congratulations to Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL). “This registration is a…