“Wake up Commanders; we need to get busy” – Hicken

  Commanders of all 12 Police Regional Divisions were told by Acting Police Commissioner, Clifton Hicken, to “put your houses in order”. They have until...

Motorcyclist hospitalised after being struck by intoxicated driver

  Police in Regional Division #4B are continuing to urge drivers to desist from consuming alcohol and driving since it impairs one’s motor skills. Persons...

Govt. scampering to upgrade jailhouses as inmate population swells by 14 percent

The Guyana Government has plans this year to enhance the country's prison infrastructure amid a 14 percent increase in the jailhouse population. The country's...

President for scheduled check-up in Cuba

President David Granger departed Guyana for Cuba this morning to undergo a follow-up medical evaluation by his doctors at Centro de Investigaciones Medico Quirurgicas...

Increased demand by China, US, India boosts performance of Guyana’s Forestry sector

Guyana’s forestry sector has grown by 18.1 percent, largely due to increased demand from China, India and the United States, which saw exports in...

M&CC shuts Stabroek Market after customers refuse to wear face masks, sanitize hands

The Mayor and City Council (MCC) was this morning forced to temporarily close the gates at the Stabroek Market after customers refused to wear...

Teen allegedly stabs brother to death 

Police are investigating an alleged murder committed on Henry Sam Bowin, a 20-year-old fisherman from Smith Creek, North West District. He was reportedly killed at...

Demerara and Berbice’s turn for prolonged blackouts coming- Jagdeo

Demerara and Berbice are not immune to the electricity woes that are currently plaguing Essequibo.  In fact, former President Bharrat Jagdeo said that the blackouts...

Int’l body urges Pres. Ali govt. to end political hostility towards media

Reporters Without Borders (RSF), an international non-profit democracy organisation, has described the tenure of Guyana’s President, Dr Irfaan Ali, as marred by hostility towards...

Stakeholders agree to a nationwide clean-up ahead of Independence Day

The Ministry of Public Works yesterday held a virtual meeting with stakeholders to initiate national buy-in for the physical enhancement of communities, as part...

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