Mar 12, 2025
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Serious crimes decrease by 42 per cent, says Hicken
Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken on Wednesday said that the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has seen a 42 per cent decrease in serious crimes, as...
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Ogle-Eccles Road project nears completion
Traffic congestion will soon be a thing of the past for commuters travelling between the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara, as construction of...
Thousands to receive land titles for properties under defunct co-ops
Thousands of land titles will be issued to citizens whose properties are tied up in defunct co-op societies, said Attorney General Anil Nandlall. The Ministry...
Minister Benn: treason charge for anyone backing Essequibo annexation
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has stated that anyone elected through fraudulent elections organised by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will be charged with treason. The...
Challenge police promotions in court, Nandlall tells detractors
The legitimacy of the recent police promotions continues to be debated in some quarters, and Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall is advising that those who...
Regional leaders push back against policy targeting Cuban medical missions
At least two prominent Caribbean leaders have expressed reservations about US President Donald Trump’s policy targeting the overseas operations of Cuba’s medical missions. Earlier this...
Guyana considers plan to refine oil in US, import fuel
Guyana is considering a plan to export crude oil to the United States for refining and to bring back fuel for domestic supply and possibly...
Dharmic Sabha: alcohol and vulgarity have no place in Phagwah celebrations
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has expressed concern about events being advertised as celebrations of Phagwah, which carry messages promoting alcohol, vulgarity, and other activities...
Kwakwani to get new $248M airstrip
Access to the mining and logging village of Kwakwani in Region Ten will significantly improve with the construction of a new $248 million airstrip. The...
$200M for farm roads in Mahaica, surrounding areas
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, has announced that over $200 million has been allocated for the construction of farm-to-market roads in the Mahaica/Mahaicony/Abary Scheme. The minister...
Electrification of public transportation as a solution
Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, is expected to push discussions on the electrification of public transport at the Transforming Transportation 2025 conference in Washington,...
Counsellor: mother abusing child a ‘cry for help’
With a growing number of cases such as child abuse and family violence recently, seasoned counsellor Linden Swaving believes that more emphasis should be placed...
2,400 students registered for digital learning
The introduction of digital learning in Guyana has received a very positive response, with 2,400 students now registered for the Guyana Digital School programme. This...
Labourer dies from stab wounds, suspect hospitalised
Police are investigating the alleged murder of Jonnah Pedro, 25, a labourer from Normandie, Brazil. The incident occurred around 19:30 hrs last evening at Karasabai...
Construction to begin on 15 more houses at Five Miles Housing Scheme
Construction will soon begin on 15 additional houses at the Five Miles Housing Scheme in Bartica, Region Seven. The contracts for this project were awarded...
Norton pushes against ’realistic tide’ for biometrics
The main opposition party, the People’s National Congress (PNC), is not relenting in its call for the use of biometric technology in the upcoming elections....
Trade barriers being addressed ahead of tri-state ferry launch
Private sector businesses eagerly await the launch of the much-anticipated tri-state ferry and are working diligently to address, in particular, trade barriers that could hinder...
President ‘talks up’ shade house farming with Hague residents
President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced a series of interventions for residents of Hague Backlands, West Coast of Demerara. During an engagement with the community...