More than 20 fires since the year started- Guyana Fire Service
In a press release issued on Wednesday, the Guyana Fire Service stated that there have been upwards of twenty fires since the year started. This alarming rate of fires stemmed…
Norton shakes up Opposition Shadow Cabinet ahead of Budget Day 2024
In an unexpected move days before Budget Day 2024, Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has reshuffled the opposition shadow cabinet. The shakeup saw several opposition members of parliament being reassigned to…
Guyana continues legislative pace- 21 new laws in 2023
Guyana maintains its regional record-holding pace, as 21 new bills have been passed by the National Assembly in 2023. This was highlighted by the Honourable Gail Teixeira, Minister of Parliamentary…
Guyana Fire Service urges citizens to be vigilant and practice fire safety in light of recent house fires.
The Guyana Fire Service is urging citizens to “be vigilant, exercise caution, and practice fire safety and prevention to avoid house fires.” In a press release today, the Guyana Fire…
Teen arrested for 12-gauge shotgun found in salt bag
An 18-year-old labourer of Onderneeming /Sand Pit Essequibo Coast was taken into custody after being in possession of a salt bag containing a 12-gauge shotgun. According to a press statement…
Sod turned for the construction of a new modern US$28 million Brickdam Police Station A’ Division Headquarters.
The sod was turned today for the construction of the new Brickdam Police Station A’ Division. The new police station which is being built by R Bassoo Construction in partnership…
“US$161 Million New Amsterdam Hospital Breaks Ground
Today marked a significant milestone in the healthcare landscape of New Amsterdam, Region Six, as President Dr. Irfaan Ali initiated the construction of a US$161 million state-of-the-art hospital. This development…
Miner arrested at checkpoint with 83.3 grams of marijuana
A 35-year-old miner was arrested at a police roadblock at a #70km checkpoint on Friday for having 83.3 grams of Marijuana. The cannabis was discovered in two Pringles cans in…
Misunderstanding over cellular phone leaves labourer dead
A 36-year-old miner/ businessman of Haslington New Scheme East Coast Demerara is on the run after allegedly murdering 29-year-old Otis Andey Haimchand. The deceased who resided at Lot 183 Nabaclis,…
Survivors of the deadly Bell 412 Helicopter crash in good spirits with no significant injuries
Lieutenant Andio Crawford and Corporal Dwayne Jackson, the survivors of the deadly Bell 412 Helicopter crash are reported to be in good spirits, good general health with no significant injuries.…