New Courtyard by Marriott Hotel opens next door to Cheddi Jagan International Airport

The US$20 Million Courtyard by Mariott Hotel was officially opened today just a stone’s throw away from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri. It is the first international hotel to be constructed near to the Airport. The new 150-room hotel is expected meet the growing demand for accommodation in the country, but will specifically target […]

Acting Chief Justice to hand down decision in Election Ballot Exclusion case on Friday

By Svetlana Marshall Acting Chief Justice, Navindra Singh, will hand down his ruling on Friday in the Electoral Ballot Exclusion case, which was filed by a member of the Forward Guyana Movement, Krystal Fisher. Fisher wants the High Court to block Monday’s General and Regional Elections until GECOM includes all political parties contesting the General […]

Chief Election Officer details tabulation and declaration process for Monday’s Elections

One week after Carter Center recommended that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) details the tabulation process from the closing of the poll to the declaration of the results, Chief Election Officer (CEO), Vishnu Persaud has detailed the process. At a press conference earlier this week, Mr. Persaud explained that once the votes are counted at […]

Guyana Post Office suspends shipment of parcels and packages to US in wake of Tariffs

The Guyana Post Office Corporation has announced that it has suspended the shipment of all parcels and packages to the United States through the office with immediate effect and until further notice. In a statement, the GPOC said its decision is in response to the suspension of the ‘de minimis” exemption, which previously allowed goods […]

Top Cop warns of swift and decisive action against anyone who threatens peace of Elections

Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken has announced that his ranks are set and ready for the country’s General and Regional Elections on September 1. In a video recording released by the Police Force, Mr. Hicken said the elections are an opportune time for Guyana to show the world that it is peaceful, respectful and united nation. […]

64-year-old dies in Heroes Highway accident

A 64-year-old man from Kitty, Georgetown lost his life early this morning in an accident at the intersection of the Heroes Highway and the Mocha Main Access road on the East Bank of Demerara. The dead man has been identified as Charles Richards. The Police report stated that he was driving his motor car east […]