One bandit shot dead, another injured during robbery attempt

The quick thinking of a licensed firearm holder saved a woman who was being chased by two bandits in the Kitty area this afternoon. According to reports, the licensed firearm holder shot both men while rushing to the woman’s rescue in the William Street, Kitty area. The men attempted to retreat after being shot but […]

GPSU now the official union for GRA workers

The Guyana Public Service Union is now the official representative body for workers of the Guyana Revenue Authority. Today, the GPSU and the GRA signed the Agreement for Recognition and Avoidance and Settlement of Disputes. The signing of the agreement cemented the GPSU as the recognised union for the GRA workers. The GPSU is hoping […]

Badal blasts APNU+AFC and PPP over manifesto promises

Political newcomer and businessman, Robert Badal, who is heading the Change Guyana party into the upcoming elections, has blasted the manifesto plans of the major political parties. Mr. Badal, who launched his party’s manifesto two weeks ago used his weekly press conference today to call out the APNU+AFC coalition and the PPP for the promises […]

PPP unveils plan for Agriculture sector at Bath Settlement rally

The People’s Progressive Patry returned to the Berbice region on Sunday with a rally at the Bath Settlement. It was one of the largest rallies hosted by the PPP since the campaign season started. In rallying his supporters, Presidential Candidate Irfaan Ali told residents of the agriculture community that a government under his watch will reduce […]

SACHI’s destroyed by early morning fire

The popular SACHI General and Variety Store on Regent Street was gutted by fire early this morning. The cause of the fire is unknown but quick action by the Guyana Fire Service contained the blaze to the one building in the busy Regent Street shopping district. The fire appeared to have started from inside the […]

Jumo tramples his way to Soca Monarch crown

Before a large crowd at Durban Park, soca star Jumo Primo trampled his way to the 592 Soca Monarch Crown early on Sunday morning, making it the 4th time that he has won the competition. During his performance, Jumo appeared on stage in a wheelchair for “healing” as real-life Pastor and Gospel Singer Kester D, […]

Republic Bank explains late deductions from accounts of customers

Republic Bank Guyana has found itself once again doing a lot of explaining about the accounts of some of its customers.   After scores of customers bombarded social media to complain about unexplained deductions to their accounts, the bank has issued a statement explaining that the deductions are now being made for online and other […]

Natural Resources Ministry unveils Mash Band

As Guyana celebrates 50 years as a Republic, the Ministry of Natural Resources today launched its Mash Band for 2020. Under the theme “Guyana Rising, The Potential of Eco-Friendly Mining” the launch at the Sophia Exhibition Site, showcased the Ministry’s costumes that its revelers will be wearing on the road on Mashramani day. The Public […]