The Economy: The US$5,000 Cash Transfer Debate
Earlier this month, a prominent Guyanese economist proposed that a portion from the net cash flow from oil should be dedicated to be given as cash transfers to every household in the country.
The economist went on to suggest a figure of…
Bandits arrested, shot while trying to disarm Cop
Two suspected bandits were arrested moments after attacking and robbing a female vendor following quick action by an off duty policeman at the Stabroek Market.
Police Headquarters said the Police Constable was in a Route 42 minibus in…
Female driver dies after crashing into truck
A 44-year-old woman was killed after she crashed into the rear of a motor lorry on the Good Hope Public Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
Carlotta James of Middle Walk, Buxton, ECD was pronounced dead on arrival at the Georgetown Public…
Presidential vehicle in East Bank accident
A vehicle belonging to the Presidential convoy was involved in an accident on the East Bank Public Road on Friday.
A statement from the Ministry of the Presidency early Saturday morning made it clear that President David Granger was not…
CPL: Stars stay alive with exciting win over Warriors
St Lucia Stars skipper Kieron Pollard kept his team’s Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season alive with a six-wicket victory over table-toppers Guyana Amazon Warriors at the Daren Sammy Stadium.
Pollard ultimately proved the…
State Minister pledges $250,000 to DCC
Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, on Friday pledged a donation of $250,000 to the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC), which will facilitate the upkeep of the club’s cricket grounds. The Minister made the pledge at the closing ceremony of the DCC’s…
GT-R, Supra to rev off on Sunday at South Dakota
Randel Daby’s Toyota Supra will be making return after a three-year absence and it has significantly increased the piercing eyes expected to be placed on the South Dakota Circuit for the third edition of the King of the Strip Drag Race Meet…
17 Guyanese to head off on UK Chevening Scholarships
Seventeen Guyanese will be heading to the United Kingdom (UK) to pursue a higher degree of education under the Chevening Scholarship Programme.
Chevening is the fully-funded global scholarship programme that offers future leaders the…
Talks begin on possible UK-Guyana Chamber of Commerce
A trade mission from the United Kingdom (UK) is expected in Guyana in January as efforts are being made to increase relations between Guyana and Britain.
British High Commissioner to Guyana, Greg Quinn at a press conference on Friday…
GTU no show for peace talks with Gov’t
The Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) did not show up for a meeting Friday with the Ministry of Education which was aimed at resolving the impasse on salary negotiations.
The Ministry of Social Protection had invited the two parties for a…