Lorry driver in Greenwich Park smashup slapped with four counts of causing death by...
A 38-year-old lorry driver has been charged with four counts of causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal accident that occurred on March...
Driver pleads guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol; fined $30k
Dwayne Thompson, a driver from Charity River Dam, Essequibo Coast, was charged on Wednesday for driving under the influence of alcohol at Anna Regina,...
Haslington woman charged with acts of terrorism
A 44-year-old housewife from Haslington, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was charged with the offence of acts of terrorism on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Robin...
Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy, childbirth; urgent action needed – UN...
According to a new report by United Nations (UN) agencies, "Trends in Maternal Mortality", a woman dies every two minutes due to pregnancy or...
Plaisance man arrested after unlicensed firearm, ammo found during search
Police in Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, arrested a 29-year-old man on Thursday after discovering an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in his possession. The man...
Driver found dead in Ogle canal
The body of 51-year-old Vendanand Khemraj, a driver and resident of Ogle, East Coast Demerara, was discovered face down in a canal near his...
Gov’t looking to train 500 women to operate heavy machines for mining, energy sectors...
The PPP/C Government is currently in talks with several big companies in the energy sector to train some 500 Guyanese women to operate heavy-duty...
Gov’t will not allow disagreements among residents to hinder infrastructural development − Min Edghill
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Wednesday conducted a number of roads and other project inspections in Region Two.
While there, the minister...
PNC Region 9 Rep., caretaker charged for alleged property destruction in Lethem
PNCR’s Region 9 Representative, Carl Parker and a Lethem Office caretaker were charged with the alleged destruction of property in Lethem today.
Guyana Standard understands...
EMPOWERMENT: First Lady grants 15 more training scholarships to vulnerable women
In observance of International Women’s Day today, First Lady Mrs. Arya Ali granted another 15 fully funded scholarships to vulnerable women from three local...
