MPI invites bidders for rehabilitation of Lethem Aerodrome, Port Kaituma and Phillipai airstrips

The Lethem Aerodrome in Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo), along with the airstrips at Port Kaituma in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) and Phillipai,...

Rapid Impact Project to fund small-scale community projects

Aimed at funding small-scale infrastructure projects such as road upgrades and community playgrounds, the government has established a Rapid Impact Project (RIP)....

Gov’t, PPP reps to meet this afternoon to discuss nominations for GECOM Chairman post

Representatives of both President David Granger and Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo will meet this afternoon...

Jagdeo submits 11 names for GECOM Chairman post

Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo has submitted 11 names to President David Granger for the post of Chairman of the Guyana...

Attorney General tells CCJ it has no jurisdiction to set date for elections, dissolve...

In his submissions on Consequential Orders, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Basil Williams told the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)...

Teen pushes for higher limits through different art forms

Being bullied in primary school because of her weight led LaToya Lakil Da Silva, now 16-years-old, to find comfort in the arts....

Getting to the root of that back pain

Health In Focus With Dr. Zulfikar Bux Many people suffer from back pain and are often afraid to seek...

One dead, another critical in Berbice accident

A 21-year-old man who was partying all night on Saturday with a friend, lost his life in a car accident this morning

”There is ability in disability,” says visually impaired teacher Melieka Crawford

“There is ability in disability,” is the favorite quote of 20-year-old teacher and international relations student Melieka Crawford; as someone who is...

Sugar sector non-productive for now — Finance Minister

The economist told the Guyana Standard that thus far, the government has been able to successfully narrow the gap between the cost of production and what it receives from the market. But to become competitive, he insists that the tonnage has to be improved. He said that this will not happen overnight.

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