Govt.’s foot-dragging on Public Procurement Commission hindering complaints against ‘questionable’ awards – Figueira
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman, Jermaine Figueira has expressed dismay at the government's apparent slothfulness to fast-track the establishment of the Public Procurement Commission...
Over $2.5B worth of coconut and its byproducts exported in 2021
In 2021, Guyana exported over $2.5B worth of coconut and coconut byproducts. This represents a $600 million increase when compared to the $1.9B that...
Two more fatalities take COVID-19 death count to 1,058; eight in ICU
Two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. This takes the total number of deaths from the pandemic to...
MOE gets thousands of protection gears for distribution in schools
The Ministry of Education today received a quantity of COVID-19 personal protective equipment from Sewa International Guyana.
Some 80,719 face shields, 24,190 KN95 masks, 126,500...
Duo wanted for double murder at Matthews Ridge
Thomas Kyte, 35, called "Taco" and 50-year-old Kurtland Damon, also known as "Cartoe" are wanted by the police for questioning in relation to the...
COVID-19 positive schoolchildren must isolate for at least 10 days – Minister
Schoolchildren who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should stay home and get tested. Once that test confirms infection, the child must isolate for at...
Over 750 informal settlers regularised, 59 relocated in 2021 – Minister Croal
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) regularised over 750 informal settlers residing in Regions Four and Five last year while 59 persons squatting...
GNBS flagged over 5,000 non-conforming tyres, 895 scales seized in 2021
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has recorded major success in 2021, as the organisation continued to ensure accurate measurements in the trade...
One more fatality takes COVID-19 death count to 1,056; six in ICU
The Ministry of Health has informed that one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died. This takes the total...
Parents, teachers need to encourage students to get vaccinated ─ Minister Anthony
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is calling on parents and teachers to encourage children between the ages of 12 – 17 years to...