CDC deploys teams to assess damage caused by high winds, heavy rainfall along Coastal...

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) through the National Emergency Monitoring Systems (NEMS) this morning dispatched teams to assess possible damage that may have occurred...

Designs for new Wismar Bridge presented to Lindeners

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure yesterday, held its second Public Consultation on the Construction of a New Bridge at Wismar, Linden. The meeting was conducted...

GECOM, Lowenfield now have clear guidance on what constitutes valid votes; declaration of results...

Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo says that nothing is stopping the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Chair, Justice (retired) Claudette Singh from declaring a...

Suspect wanted for murder of Security guard arrested after shootout with police

The suspect wanted in relation to the murder of a security guard has been arrested following a shootout with ranks of the Guyana Police...

Corentyne woman remanded for stealing baby

A 50-year-old woman was today remanded to prison after being charged with abduction. Beverly Gomes of 30 Kildonan, Corentyne appeared before Magistrate Crystal Lambert at...

Public Sector employment contracts due to loss of hundreds of sugar workers

According to the latest economic report of Central Bank, public sector employment contracted by 0.8 percent at the end of 2019. The financial institution...

Judiciary implements virtual court hearings in effort to keep the wheels of justice turning

Following an updated gazetted Order, the Judiciary of Guyana will be conducting virtual court hearings for which media representatives will be allowed to join....

Loans and advances to the private sector grew by 8.6 percent last year

Even though the Central Bank has lamented over the years about rising non-performing loans, there was still an increase in the loans and advances...

Fire thwarted at Suddie Magistrate’s Court

In the wee hours of this morning, a fire was set to the Suddie Magistrate's Court but was quickly thwarted after police ranks were...

“Nigel Hughes lies about obvious violation of code of conduct”- Datadin

Attorney at law, Sanjeev Datadin has brought to Guyana Standard’s attention “proof” that another prominent lawyer, Nigel Hughes, blatantly lied to the press when...

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