New Schoonord to Crane 4-lane road to serve as major connection to other regions

The new $15.1 Billion Schoonord to Crane Four-lane Highway on the West Bank of Demerara was commissioned on Thursday, providing an improved connection for thousands of commuters on the West Bank and West Coast of Demerara. At the Commissioning, the President also revealed that the project’s second phase would soon be launched, extending connectivity from […]

President announces “toll free” crossing at new Demerara Bridge and other planned new bridges

President Irfaan Ali has announced that travelers will no longer have to pay to use the Demerara River Bridge, when the new four-lane, high-span bridge is completed and open. Commuters will also enjoy “toll free” travel across the new Berbice River Bridge and the new Wismar-McKenzie Bridge in Linden whenever those bridges are completed. The […]

Police announce new sexual offense allegation against Paul Slowe over statements made on online show

The Guyana Police Force announced today that it is investigating another serious allegation made under the Sexual (Offences) Act against retired Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Slowe. In 2021, Slowe was charged with three counts of sexual assault committed on a female. He has maintained his innocence and the matter remains before the local Courts. But […]

Morning classes only and increased teaching times part of new policy to improve Mathematics grades

Faced with a growing decline in the pass rate for Mathematics at the high school level, the Chief Education Officer, Saddam Hussain, has dispatched a 16-point guideline that secondary schools are to take on board to improve the performances of their students in Mathematics. As part of the guideline, Headteachers have been told that Mathematics […]

Jagdeo fumes at City Hall’s move to apply lower “Institutional” tax rate to political parties

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo lashed out at the Georgetown City Council today over a decision by the Council to apply the lower “institutional” tax rate to political parties, instead of the commercial tax rate. At a press conference this afternoon, Mr. Jagdeo said the move seems to have been orchestrated for political reasons, although his […]