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Naya Zamana – Zindagi Express to be staged on Feb. 8The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha on Thursday announced that it will put on its theatrical spectacle Naya Zamana - Zindagi…
$36M spent to build homes for Broad and Lombard St. familiesThe Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) in collaboration with Food for the Poor Guyana on Tuesday morning commissioned Phase…
‘No land, no vote’ – Squatters take up lands at Cummings Lodge/SophiaBy Isanella Patoir A large number of Guyanese who began to squat in the Cummings Lodge/Sophia area have threatened not…
Mother of four successfully treated for brain aneurysms, to now lead a normal lifeBy Isanella Patoir One day after undergoing brain surgery to treat a ruptured brain aneurysm, 43-year-old Parbattie ‘Ravina’ Austin is…
No efforts will be spared in dealing with indiscipline and violence in schools – Education MinistryEducation Minister Nicolette Henry on Friday visited the 15-year-old student of the Linden Foundation Secondary School who was stabbed during…
Laid-off RUSAL workers to continue protestThe Guyana Bauxite and General Workers Union (GB&WU) on Friday said it will not back down until the Russian-owned Bauxite…
The Manari Bridge in Region 9 will be closed for approximately ten (10) weeks, according to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure.…
RUSAL lays off over 140 employees over shortage of fuelThe Russian-owned Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc. (BCGI) has laid off 142 workers effective Thursday, January 23. In a letter…
Foreign Affairs launches suggestion box to promote inclusive workplaceThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday inaugurated its Gender Affairs Committee Suggestion Box as part of its efforts to…
$219 million to be spent on Mash 2020Mashramani, or Mash, the annual celebration marking the country’s Republican status, will be bigger than ever this year, as this…
Range houses collapse in Tucville; residents fed-up with promises made by Gov’tTwo range houses located at the Tucville housing compound, Georgetown collapsed on Thursday afternoon leaving over 15 persons homeless. The…
Boy, 5, loses four fingers after lighting squibFive-year-old Darrin Jaigobin of Non Pariel, East Coast Demerara is now hospitalized after losing four fingers when a squib he…
Global conventions on child support, protection under review for implementation locallyStakeholders in the areas of child protection on Wednesday came together to continue planning for the implementation of four international…
City treasurer, other staff to be suspended over ‘money bag’ controversyThe Local Government Commission has recommended and approved the suspension of six staff at the Mayor and City Council in…
Dr Lee was outstanding Guyanese and professional – President GrangerPresident David Granger has expressed sadness at the death of Dr. Wallace Irving Lee, AA, CCH, director and surgeon at…
GWI to be equipped with rig to drill new wells in Reg. 9The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) will soon be equipped with a rig that will drill through rocks to access water…
Koker doors collapse, flooding Leguan villagesSeveral villages on the Island of Leguan were again flooded as a result of multiple kokers being breached. Director General…
Washrooms down at Cheddi Jagan airport for full dayPassengers and staff of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) were made to endure being without washroom facilities Wednesday and…

