President defends Government’s massive spending on public infrastructure projects

Casually dressed in a Mohamed Ali tee-shirt with the word “Boss” emblazoned on it, President Mohammed Irfaan Ali on Sunday night addressed the nation from State House and defended his Government’s move to fast-track several public infrastructure projects. The Government has been facing some criticism over the poor finishing and lengthy delays for many major […]

Three wanted for Durban Street double murder

The Guyana Police Force has issued wanted bulletins for three men in connection with the shooting death of two businessmen outside an All Black party in Durban Street. The drive-by shooting, which also left three others injured, took place on the early morning of August 24, 2024. The Guyana Police Force is now seeking the […]

PNCR calls for probe of alleged corruption acts at MMA/ADA in Region Five

The Opposition People’s National Congress Reform, today called on the Ministry of Agriculture to launch a probe and call in the Police to investigate an alleged corruption and cover up scheme involving millions of dollars at the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary – Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA). The PNC/R through its Member of Parliament with responsibility for […]

Government pushing for more US investment in Guyana

Guyana is seeking to expand its current trade and economic activities with the United States to bolster several key sectors here. The two countries have been partnering in a number of areas such as economic growth, trade and development and security. Last week, Minister with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, travelled to the United […]

Two girls die by drowning at highway creek

A birthday celebration at the Enchanter Creek along the Soesdyke-Linden highway ended tragically on Sunday when two young cousins died by drowning. The girls, 10-year-old Akira La Rose and 11-year-old Joylyn Jack, were at the creek with their family members to celebrate Akira’s birthday. A Police report said based on information gathered, the girls were […]

Guyanese-born Doctor killed in Alabama highway accident

50-year-old Guyanese-born US General Surgeon, Dr. Malcolm Goodchild, died tragically on Saturday night in a two-vehicle accident in Opelika, Alabama in the United States. A report from the Opelika Police Department stated that at around 7:17pm on Saturday, emergency calls were receieved about a multiple vehicular smash-up along the Interstate 85 Highway. At the scene, […]

Housing Ministry regularizes 67 lots in Mon Repos North

The Ministry of Housing has regularized 67 lots and handed out 40 titles to residents of Mon Repos, North in a community known as De Endragt. During the handing over ceremony on Friday, Housing Minister Collin Croal, said the administration has been on an operation to regularize areas historically designated as squatting areas, where persons […]

Ramjattan fires back at Jagdeo on corruption claims

Opposition Member of Parliament and former Public Security Minister in the last APNU+AFC government, Khemraj Ramjattan on Friday fired off at Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, who declared recently that the previous APNU+AFC government was the most corrupt in the Guyana’s history. Mr. Ramjattan told reporters at his party’s press conference that the Vice President has […]

Talking Dollars & Making Sense: Demystifying the Balance Sheet 

By Rennie Parris Welcome back to Talking Dollars & Making Sense. Today, we’re unraveling the mysteries of the Balance Sheet—a fundamental financial statement that every entrepreneur should understand. Whether you’re starting out or looking to expand your business, grasping the Balance Sheet is crucial for making informed decisions. We’ll use real examples from Demerara Distillers […]