Thu, Jul 2, 2026
Thu, Jul 2, 2026
business
Gov’t meeting with private sector employers, unions to increase minimum wageThe Ministry of Social Protection’s Labour Department is currently engaging employers and unions to increase the minimum wage from the…
With Canawaima down, Gov’t considering ‘legal arrangement’ at backtrack routeWith the M.V. Canawaima ferry vessel down and as an alternative arrangement is being worked out, the Government is considering…
GUYOIL commissions 10,000-gallon Jet RefuelerGUYOIL Aviation Services Incorporated (GASI) on Thursday commissioned a new 10,000-gallon Jet Refueler. GASI is a subsidiary of the Guyana…
PSC wants meeting with Ramjattan, concerned about ‘disturbing’ crime situationThe Private Sector Commission in a statement Wednesday says it is concerned about the “manifestly frightening and disturbing incidents of…
Guyana’s growth rate revised downwardsThe Bank of Guyana has completed its 2018 annual report in which it predicted that the local economy will grow…
Wildlife Commission releases Jaguar, warns against future trappingFollowing the capture of a Jaguar –Guyana’s national animal - by residents of Lima Sands, Essequibo last week, the Guyana…
M&CC terminates weekly $2M contract to remove garbage from Bourda MarketThe Mayor and City Council (M&CC) in a statement Tuesday announced that “a majority decision was made to cancel the…
Region One grapples with shortage of fuelBy Bibi Khatoon Businessmen and women in Region One (Barima Waini) are being forced to pay between $8,000 and $15,000…
Man who captured Jaguar charging fee to visitA resident of Lima Sands, Region Two who illegally captured a Jaguar –the national animal of Guyana - placed it…
Over 100 Guyanese stranded in SurinameThe Ministry of Public Infrastructure says that a replacement vessel for the Guyana/Suriname Ferry Service will be available from Friday,…
Guyana-Suriname ferry service suspendedThe Guyana/Suriname Ferry Service has been suspended until further notice. The service was on Monday suspended, according to the Department…
Kes the Band ignites ‘Guyana Grass’ at Stinging Nettles ConcertBy Isanella Patoir Couples old and young, friends and families came out in their numbers to experience Kes the Band…
Massive flooding in MahdiaHours of heavy rainfall resulted in major flooding in the town of Mahdia, Region Eight Friday morning. A resident and…
$700M approved to develop 4,000 house lotsGovernment Parliamentarians Thursday afternoon voted to approve $700 million for the Central Housing and Planning Authority to develop 4, 000…
$200M for new Central Ruimveldt Well, replace asbestos mainsGovernment Parliamentarians on Thursday voted to approve the spending of $200 for a new well at Central Ruimveldt in Georgetown.…
$160M for emergency sea defence works between Mahaica/MahaiconyGovernment Parliamentarians Thursday afternoon voted to approve $160 million to allow for emergency repairs to the sea defence between Mahaica…
Machel Montano set to overheat National Stadium tonightThe carnival festivities continue tonight at the Providence National Stadium on the East Bank of Demerara as Guyanese are expected…
$8.4B in rates and taxes owed to City HallThe Mayor and City Council of Georgetown on Monday launched a unit to tackle the recovery of some $8.4 billion…
