Housing Ministry Enhances Infrastructure with Major Road Upgrades & Housing Development in 2024

In a commendable effort to improve transportation and living conditions, the Ministry of Housing and Water successfully upgraded over 65.7 kilometres of roads to asphaltic concrete surfaces across 32 communities in 2024. Minister Collin Croal shared this positive development during the ministry’s end-of-year press briefing last Friday, highlighting the significant impact of these upgrades on […]

$39B spent to boost energy capacity of GPL

In a significant move to enhance the energy infrastructure of Guyana, the government allocated a substantial $39 billion in 2024 to invigorate the capabilities of Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL). This investment has been pivotal in establishing major energy plants, significantly improving the company’s electricity generation capacity and ensuring a more reliable power supply […]

“From now on, no one should stop a vehicle or request a license without a body camera”—top Cop to traffic ranks

On Monday, January 6, 2025, a significant meeting took place as Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken met with Deputy Commissioner Simon McBean and several officers from Regional Division 4’A’ at the Officers’ Mess Annexe, Eve Leary. This gathering aims to strengthen the bond within the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and set a positive tone for […]

Guyanese Urged to Stay Calm as Cash Grant Registration Continues

Guyanese citizens who have yet to register for the $100,000 cash grant are encouraged to remain calm, as accessible walk-in locations will be established to accommodate all eligible individuals. This reassurance came from Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, during an exclusive interview […]

Blairmont man remanded for stealing car

A resident of West Berbice, Region Five, was remanded on a charge of motor vehicle larceny on Monday, as a result of judicial proceedings initiated at the Blairmont Magistrate Court. The accused, identified as 28-year-old Denise Persaud, hailing from Blairmont, No. 1 Settlement, appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir to respond to the serious allegations against […]

Opinion Desk: Double standards? The Opposition and appointment of Chancellor & Chief Justice

The Opposition has once again criticised the government for not expediting the appointment of a substantive Chancellor and Chief Justice. The latest critique came from Opposition Parliamentarian Amanza Walton-Desir, who claimed that “racism” and “sexism” are the reasons behind the government’s perceived reluctance to swiftly finalise the appointments of Justices Yonette Cummings-Edwards and Roxane George, […]

President Ali: Bauxite sector rebounds after collapsing under APNU+AFC administration

President Dr. Irfaan Ali delivered a scathing critique of the APNU+AFC administration on Sunday night, highlighting the severe decline of Guyana’s bauxite sector under their leadership and the subsequent resurgence achieved under the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government. During his live address, President Ali provided a detailed account of the sector’s decline, attributing it […]

Forestry sector production increased by over $15.6B since 2020 – Pres. Ali

In a live broadcast on Sunday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali detailed the revitalisation of Guyana’s forestry sector under his administration. He emphasised that production in the sector has seen an impressive cumulative increase of more than $15.6 billion since 2020, marking a turnaround from the decline experienced during the APNU+AFC Coalition tenure. The Head of […]

Cotton Tree man remanded over brother’s death

A resident of Cotton Tree, West Coast Berbice, was on Monday charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of his brother Kiran Bacchus, a mason who hails from the same village. Deepak Bacchus, 27, appeared before the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court on Monday, January 06, where he was remanded to prison following his arraignment. During […]
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