New GNBS Laboratory and Administrative building Commissioned

The new US$12 Million laboratory facility and administrative building for the Guyana National Bureau of Standards was commissioned at the National Exhibition Centre on Wednesday by the President. The new laboratory facility and administrative building was constructed with funding from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). It will provide expanded calibration, testing and certification services.  President […]

Colombia’s Avianca Airlines begins Guyana service with three weekly flights

Colombia’s award-winning airline, Avianca, launched its Guyana service on Wednesday, offering more connections to Central and South America along with other international destinations. The inaugural flight arrived early Wednesday morning at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport with 29 passengers and departed with 113. The new route, which provides direct connectivity between Guyana and Colombia, is […]

Guyanese national gunned down in Trinidad and Tobago

A popular Guyanese businessman in Trinidad and Tobago was gunned down at his business place in the community of Arima on Tuesday night. The man, 45-year-old Deon Marshall was shot multiple times to his body at his Mix Master Punch Bar. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to reports out of Trinidad. A […]

Attorney General says Magistrates’ Court has no authority to grant permission to a defendant to leave the jurisdiction

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall has declared that the Acting Chief Magistrate, Faith McGusty had no authority to grant Adonika Aulder – the wife of embattled Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus, permission to leave the country as she remains before the Court as a defendant. But the Magistrate simply released […]

Papa John’s to open first Guyana location on Monday

Popular American pizza chain, Papa John’s will open its first location in Guyana on Monday, 16th December at the corner of Vlissengen Road and Garnett Street. In a statement this morning, Restaurant Brands Holdings Incorporated of Guyana, announced its acquisition of exclusive franchise rights for Papa John’s in Guyana, Suriname, Curacao, and Aruba. The company said […]

Education Minister warns students and other youths against sexting

Noticing an increase in reports of many teenage school children being caught up in sharing private photos of themselves with others, Education Minister, Priya Manickchand took to her Facebook page this morning to warn students and other youths against getting involved in sexting. Sexting is term used to describe the act of sending, receiving, or […]

Guyanese incorporated company planning chartered flights to Europe and North and South America

Guyanese incorporated company, Jet Global Services Guyana, today announced the launch of its chartered international flight operations, connecting Guyana to Europe, North America, and South America. The new charter service is set for take off in July 2025. In a statement, Jet Global Services said the groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in positioning Guyana […]