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Virtual Men’s Safe Space programme being launched

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is looking at more ways to have men raise issues that affect them. The Ministry has now planned a men’s forum with the hope of creating a space for men to talk frankly about some of the issues they face. Manager of the Gender Affairs Bureau (GAB), […]

US$12.7M contract signed for new Northwest District Ferry

The Georgetown/Northwest route will be serviced by a new ferry, which is expected to come on stream in 18 months. The Transport and Harbours Department of the Ministry of Public Works today signed a contract with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited for the design, building and supply of an Ocean Going Passenger and Cargo […]

31-year-old dies in Soesdyke/Linden highway smash-up

A 31-year-old father of one became the country’s latest road accident victim on Tuesday night when a 4×4 pickup slammed into the bus that he was driving. The dead man has been identified as Uriel Reynolds. The accident occurred just after 9pm along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway. Reynolds was heading home to Linden when the speeding […]

Guyana records 305 new Coronavirus cases in 11 days

In the first eleven days of the new year, Guyana has recorded 305 new cases of coronavirus and six additional deaths. In the past 24hours, a total of 65 new cases were recorded with the majority of those cases in Regions Five and Four. The total number of active cases in the country stands at […]

Guyana and US ink military cooperation agreement

Guyana and the United States have signed an Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement. The Agreement, which was signed by the Chief of Staff of the GDF and the Commander of the US Military’s Southern Command, allows the exchange of goods and services of equal value to support future bilateral defence cooperation It will facilitate mutual logistic […]

Consolidation of Prittipaul Singh Operations to add 500 more jobs

Prittipaul Singh Investments which harvests, processes, and exports seafood will be consolidating its Mc Doom production facility with its Providence operations.  Chief Executive Officer of PSI – Prittipaul Singh explained that due to global changes, it is necessary to undertake the consolidation of the company’s operations. The company currently employs 1500 persons and once the consolidation […]

CARICOM declares its firm support for Guyana’s territorial integrity

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) today expressed its deep disappointment and concern at the decree and subsequent statements by Venezuela with respect to the border controversy with Guyana. In a statement, CARICOM said it is in full support of the judicial process underway at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) which is intended to bring a […]

Senior Police Officer’s Court challenge to promotions forces consultation with AG and Chairman of Police Service Commission

Attorney General Anil Nandlall today informed Chief Justice Roxane George that he is currently engaging the Police Service Commission (PSC) and several senior Police Officers to resolve the controversy surrounding the Police Force’s 2020 promotions. He made the disclosure as the Chief Justice held another hearing on the application filed by Senior Superintendent of Police […]