-Edghill warns that trucks exceeding weight limit will be impounded Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill on Wednesday told contractors executing projects in Region Four that 28 of 34 projects will be granted extensions while warning that trucks found exceeding the government’s 15-tonne per axle weight limit will be impounded for up to two weeks.
Despite an assurance by President Irfaan Ali that residents who lost their roofs in Wednesday’s ferocious storm on the Essequibo Coast would be given assistance, at least one woman in Reliance remained at the mercy of the elements yesterday.
As residents of Kwakwani and surrounding communities in Region Ten continue to contend with flooding, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal says the government has been developing a new housing scheme to provide an alternative for residents living in flood-prone areas along the waterfront.
More unorthodox is the observation that the BOD in the Organization Chart, working through the technical officers, has control over commercial banks and lending agencies.
Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) on Wednesday commissioned two new sewer combination tanker trucks valued at approximately $44 million to replace equipment that has been in operation for about 14 years, a move aimed at improving response times to sanitation-related complaints and strengthening maintenance of Georgetown’s sewer network.
The Alliance For Change (AFC) says it has raised concerns with representatives of the Carter Center over the state of electoral administration here, including the inactivity of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and what it described as unresolved deficiencies in the conduct of the 2025 General and Regional Elections.
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Cooperative Credit Union Society Limited held its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday and approved $6.1m in distributions to members.
Police are investigating the discovery of an illegal firearm and ammunition after a man fled from ranks during an anti-crime patrol at Fourth Corner, ‘A’ Field, Sophia, late Tuesday night.
More than 25 teachers and guidance counsellors from Region Two have completed training aimed at strengthening their capacity to support the mental health and wellbeing of adolescents, according to a statement from UNICEF Guyana.
Dear Editor I believe that every Guyanese should, as I do, share the lofty sentiments expressed in the statement published on June 25, by the AFC.
Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) chairpersons, vice-chairpersons and councillors are expected to begin receiving increased monthly stipends within days following the completion of administrative processes, Minister of Local Government Priya Manickchand has announced.
Dear Editor, It’s at times like these that the frailty of humanity registers poignantly. The monuments of man’s advance, the towers of his achievements crash down.
Leadership is tested when those in authority are confronted with facts that challenge their assumptions and history offers numerous examples of individuals willing to stand their ground in defence of truth and principle, regardless of the stature of those they confront.
ANSA McAL Distribution Inc is to help train members of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI0 with export readiness.
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) have called for an independent investigation into the death of 16-year-old Altaf King, who died following an incident in Corriverton this evening.
Fruta Conquerors FC will remain in Guyana’s top-flight club football competition after defeating Timehri United FC 2-0 in the Elite League Qualification Playoff last night at the National Training Centre, Providence.
Dr Andrew Holness, the Prime Minister of Jamaica and his delegation arrived today at the Office of the President for bilateral talks with President Irfaan Ali and members of his Cabinet.
The Guyana Police Force say it is investigating a murder which was initially reported as a missing-person matter involving Dailen Paneque Gómez, a 26-year-old Cuban national of Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara.
-after previous denial APNU Member of Parliament Terrence Campbell has written to the Ministry of Natural Resources seeking what he termed “unhindered access” to the Marudi mining district for a fact-finding mission, while raising concerns about alleged safety violations, illegal mining activities, gold smuggling and the treatment of small miners operating in the area.
-teacher injured, over 100 structures damaged A teacher was injured and more than 100 homes, public buildings and other facilities were damaged across Region Two yesterday after a powerful squall accompanied by heavy rainfall swept through the area.
