“CARICOM’s silence on Government’s breach of constitution disgraceful” – Dr. Ramsammy
Former Health Minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, has called out the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for being silent on what he believes is a breach of...
Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases now 250
As of July 2, 2020, of the 34 tests done, the total number of positive cases has climbed to 250.
Thus far, 117 persons have...
APNU+AFC govt. loans GPL US$50M for generators still to be provided
Even after the recount of votes cast in the controversial March election was completed, former Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan approved the release of...
WCD woman robbed in car on her way home
A 21-year-old woman was robbed in a car on her way home last night around 22:15hrs at Leonora, West Coast Demerara.
Guyana Standard understands that...
Bajan denied bail for alleged possession of 463lbs of ganja
Local Promoter “Bajan” was denied bail after being charged in relation to an operation carried out last week by Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU).
36-year-old Dexter...
Mango Man’ murder trial… Caution Statements of ‘Smallie’ and ‘Catty’ read aloud in court
The caution statements of murder accused Royden Williams, called 'Smallie', and Sherwin Nero, called 'Catty', were read aloud in court by detective Inspector of...
Former media worker to be sentenced on February 27 for drug trafficking
Zanneel Williams, a former media worker has pleaded guilty to a drug trafficking charge and will know her fate later in the month.
She confessed...
Guyana Energy Chamber, Go-Invest sign MoU to increase local content in oil sector
The Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber and the Guyana Office for Investment (Go-Invest) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today which would serve...
Teen with cerebral palsy overcomes challenges to pursue studies at UG
Many days for Rajni Persaud begin with pain; after her birth, she received so many injections that her hips now hurt whenever rain is...
Seeraj recalls losing visa over “painful” GRDB fraud case, leaning towards suing Govt.
General Secretary of the Rice Producers Association (RPA), Dharamkumar Seeraj, is in talks with his family as well as his lawyers to sue the...
