Almost $300M still unaccounted for under Amerindian Development Fund
A total of $730.3M has been disbursed from the $1.2B Amerindian Development Fund (ADF). However, the value of grants accounted for thus far is...
Guyana looking to source US$400,000 to host high-level Air Transport Convention
Preparations for Guyana’s inaugural hosting of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Air Transport Meeting are progressing smoothly. The meeting formally opens on November...
81 minibus operators enlightened on appearance, conduct
The Ministry of Business and the United Minibus Union (UMU) approved the long awaited Code of Conduct for Minibus Operators on January 04, last.
In...
Essequibo teen eyes global reach through art
With aspirations of his artwork to one day be displayed in galleries and to gain worldwide recognition, an Essequibo teen is on a journey...
Jagdeo claims PPP provided evidence of phantom registrants, GECOM “categorically” denies
By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is “categorically” denying claims made by People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Bharrat Jagdeo to the effect...
Gov’t seeks supermarkets, shops to supply COVID-19 relief ration
The government of Guyana is seeking shops and supermarkets to supply dry and fresh ration for COVID-19 pandemic relief assistance vouchers to provide supplies...
Ex-policewoman found guilty of dousing lover with acid
A former policewoman who was charged in 2018 for dousing her lover with a corrosive substance, was yesterday found guilty of the crime.
Thirty-one-year-old Cassandra...
Use of GTT’s voice services declining -PUC
After conducting a review of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph’s (GTT) performance for 2017, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has found that the number...
GPHC screens 205 for glaucoma
Even as the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) concluded its week of glaucoma screening activities, the institution is urging members of the public to get...
Justice Claudette Singh is new GECOM Chairperson
The Ministry of the Presidency moments ago revealed that the new Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is Justice Claudette Singh....
