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Import permit, but no ban, for foreign wood species comingThe Ministry of Natural Resources has announced plans to introduce an import permit for foreign wood species, with Minister Raphael…
Ramnarine denies "sucking up" to become Top CopAssistant Commissioner of Police, David Ramnarine has denied claims that he was “fighting down” Commissioner of Police, Seelall Persaud and…
Changes in Broadcasting Act frees up the press – Nagamootoo saysBy Devina Samaroo Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo has snubbed the concerns of major stakeholders including private broadcasters, who believe…
Top Cop's friend tells CoI he “cuss up” CID ranksBy Leroy Smith Staying clear from admitting that Commissioner of Police, Seelall Persaud “suggested” he be placed on bail…
Economy records 2.2% growth rate- mid-year reportGuyana saw a growth rate of 2.2 percent for the first half of this year compared to a 2.0 percent…
Investigation launched into death of minerAn investigation has been launched into the death of a miner following a mining accident on Monday July 31, 2017…
“I have everything I need” – Dr. Roopnaraine as he takes up new portfolioMinister of Public Service, Dr Rupert Roopnaraine is back on the job and while he is yet to settle into…
Hire car driver banned from drivingA 34-year-old Hire Car driver of Three Miles, Bartica was suspended from driving for 12 months. He has been identified…
Teixeira urges deferral of request for supplementary funds for SARABy Devina Samaroo Opposition Chief Whip, Gail Teixeira argued that there is no legal framework under which Minister of…
Chief Prison Officer arrested by the policeBy Leroy Smith A Chief Prison Officer attached to the Timehri Prison was today taken into custody by detectives…
Drugs, cell phones found at Timehri prisonAn investigation has been launched into the discovery of a quantity of drugs and cell phones at the Timehri Prison…
3 acres of marijuana plants destroyed in Essequibo RiverPolice on Wednesday destroyed approximately three acres of cultivated cannabis and a camp at Suribana, Essequibo River. A 20-year-old male…
Guyanese national gunned down in AntiguaMasked gunmen have shot dead a Guyanese national, who resides in Antigua. Dead is 43-year-old William Stewart. According to the…
Quinoa trials likely for SeptemberTrials to ascertain which areas in Guyana are conducive for the production of quinoa are likely to commence this September.…
Press Association opposes amendments to Broadcasting ActPending full legal advice on the proposed amendments to the Broadcasting Act, the Guyana Press Association (GPA)has said the amendments…
Bandits invade E-Networks ECD officeBandits Wednesday afternoon invaded the E-Networks Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara (ECD) office, where they carted off several items, inclusive…
Gov’t risks losing billions from anti-tobacco bill - DemtocoBy Devina Samaroo Government can lose up to $2.9B of its total revenue gained from one of the major players…
Too much resistance from PPP Reg 5 Councillors - President saysPresident David Granger has called on People’s Progressive Party (PPP) councillors, who are sitting on the Region 5 Regional Democractic…
