New housing development slated for Kwakwani, Region Ten
– waterfront residents to be relocated soon
The government is ramping up efforts to expand homeownership in Regio Ten, with plans in motion for a...
Shakeup among measures to address negligence, mismanagement at Transport & Harbours Dept. – Edghill
Extensive changes are underway to address longstanding issues of negligence, mismanagement and accountability within the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD). Minister of Public Works...
Mahipaul claims accounting officers being “pressured” to release public funds for campaign
- Warns public servants to hold firm on ethical duties or “face serious consequences"
Ganesh Mahipaul, who sits in the National Assembly in representation of...
Consultations on Local Content Policy to be led by President next week
Come next Monday, President Irfaan Ali will be leading consultations on the local content policy which is still in a draft form. This was...
Unvaccinated speedboat operators risk suspension, losing licences if found transporting passengers – MARAD
Unvaccinated speedboat operators risk losing their licence and suspension if they are found performing transportation functions on waterways, the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) said...
87-Y-O man is Guyana’s 1,096th COVID-19 fatality
An 87-year-old, fully vaccinated Region Four man is Guyana's 1,096th COVID-19 fatality. He died today, the Health Ministry reported earlier this afternoon.
The country has...
Cops find vehicle suspected to have been involved in deadly Berbice hit and run
Police have located a vehicle suspected to have been involved in a hit-and-run accident in Berbice that has left two dead.
Guyana Standard understands that...
“It is sad to witness this” – Minister of Education at scene of Christ...
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand along with several officials watched the Christ Church Secondary School ravaged by what appeared to be an uncontrollable blaze...
Region One farmers benefit from materials to commence large-scale ginger, turmeric production
Farmers from several villages in Region 1 (Barima – Waini) recently received planting materials to commence large-scale cultivation of spices for export markets across...
ExxonMobil’s third-quarter performance worst among peers-IEEFA
Upon noting that Exxon Mobil suffered a US$680M loss during the third quarter, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) which examines...
