Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning Keoma Griffith on Tuesday led unannounced inspections at gold mining operations in Region Eight, where workers were engaged on workplace safety and provided with protective equipment.
Eighteen persons living with disabilities recently received plumbing training at the Mahaica Learning Lab through a programme of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security.
President Irfaan Ali has condemned the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying they have disrupted operations at Riyadh Airport and threatened the kingdom’s safety and security.
One hundred and two students graduated from the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA), with women accounting for nearly two-thirds of the class and 66 graduates earning credits or distinctions.
Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore has proposed naming a city street after former PNCR leader Robert Corbin and establishing an annual youth award in his honour, while pledging to continue his advocacy for local government.
President Irfaan Ali and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a telephone conversation yesterday to discuss investment opportunities and cooperation on biodiversity, the Office of the President said.
Just days after Guyana hosted the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), it has been announced that the country has been “selected” to host the 2027 Sustainability is Responsibility (SIR) Summit of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), scheduled for March 7–10, 2027.
Two men were robbed of cash and a cellular phone by two masked bandits outside the Emily Chinese Restaurant on the Prospect Public Road, East Bank Demerara, on Tuesday night.
(Reuters) – Shai Hope struck another century as West Indies beat India by 24 runs in the fourth Twenty20 in Hyderabad on Wednesday to level the five-match series at 2-2.
A fire has spread to four buildings at Cummings Street and North Road, Georgetown, behind Akbar Auto Sales, the Guyana Fire Service said in an update.
A house at Lot 17 Goed Intent, West Bank Demerara, was destroyed by fire and an occupant sustained burns following a reported gas cylinder explosion, the Guyana Fire Service said.
Former Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice Carl Singh has indicated that he intends to represent Public Works Minister Juan Edghill before the Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy, citing criticism of the minister in the public and media.
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has welcomed the benefits of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) territorial batting camp, which concluded at the National Stadium on Friday, October 9.
The government last evening said the full force of the law would be applied following Monday night’s incident involving Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and Special Branch Head, Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, and disclosed that the United States Department of Justice was being kept informed.
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has backed the High Court challenge over alleged underpayments to minimum-rate National Insurance Scheme pensioners and called on the government and the National Insurance Board to promptly settle any arrears found to be due.
Dear Editor, I have tried my best to distance myself from social and political commentary concerning Guyana.
The Office of the Opposition Leader has urged diplomatic missions and international partners to monitor the shooting incident involving Azruddin Mohamed and two members of his staff, and called for an impartial examination of their arrests and the disputed discovery of a firearm in their vehicle.
Dear Editor, On the next occasion that Guyana’s Hon Attorney General, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, MP opens his book of wisdom and expounds on the rule of law and respect for the law (and of laws, not men), I have a humble addition for inclusion in his encyclopedia.
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed was highlighting alleged misuse of state resources outside Special Branch Head Prem Narine’s residence when the confrontation leading to his arrest occurred, his sister Hadiyyah Mohamed said yesterday as relatives and supporters protested for his release outside the Kitty Police Station.
Dear Editor, As Guyana continues to grapple with daily occurrences of domestic violence, sexual abuse and femicide, I find myself reflecting on the lyrics of our traditional folk song, “Sanko Boy”: “Sanko boy you betta run, Sanko boy big fat police a come.
