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Govt. gearing to harvest 1,200 tonnes of soya beans soon

The Guyana Government is making significant strides in its goal to be self-sufficient with in the cultivation of corn and...

Jailtime for wildlife trader who trafficked women, forced them to work at “zoo”

Feezal Shaw, a wildlife trader from Soesdyke Public Road, East Bank Demerara, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment for...

Govt. has your back, but we cannot force the millers’ hand – Agri. Minister...

As time draws near for harvesting, rice farmers across Guyana are experiencing great angst given the uncertainty surrounding paddy prices. ...

Juvenile mom reunited with infant abandoned near canal

The mother of a newborn that was abandoned near a canal in Recess Mahaicony has been found. This was confirmed...

Youth charged with attempted murder of businessman, placed on $500K bail

Kelon Fredericks, a 21-year-old of Tuschen Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo, and also of Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, was...

Pensioner fined $28,000 for trafficking 19.6 grams of cannabis

Stephen Vaughn, a 65-year-old pensioner, was hauled before the court on Wednesday for possession of 19.6 grams of cannabis for...

Guyana working to rectify gaps in anti-money laundering law – Nandlall

Guyana is set to introduce amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act in the National...

Guyana eyes use of drones for remote medical supply delivery

Guyana is gearing up to tap into drone technology as part of its drive to advance its technological development in...

Guyana to update laws for cross-border judgement enforcement – AG

The Guyana Government is set to introduce the "Reciprocal Enforcement of Foreign Judgements Bill." This document would enable the State...

Over 80 persons benefit from $600K dialysis assistance

Eighty-Four (84) hemodialysis patients have received cheques valued at $600,000 each, to help subsidise their treatment expenses, as the Government...

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