Crime in Police Division 4 reducing steadily -says Police Commander McBean

Commander of Police Division 4A, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Simon McBean, is heaping praise on his ranks for what he called a “successful” year of policing in the Division, which covers the capital city. Speaking at his Division’s Christmas luncheon this afternoon, Commander McBean said Ranks under his command performed exceptionally this year, although there […]

GPL wants “reasonable” notice from customers increasing electricity usage

The Guyana Power and Light company wants both residential and commercial customers to notify the company of any increases in their electricity usage. In a statement on Sunday, GPL said customers should give the company “reasonable” notice of any increase in service requirements, including any increase in expected energy consumption. GPL said its request follows […]

Brazilians and Venezuelan nabbed mining illegally in Iwokrama Protected Area forests

The Iwokrama International Conservation Centre continues to face the problem of miners illegally carrying out gold mining operations within the Iwokrama protected areas. Three foreign nationals were arrested this week after found with their illegal mining operations within the conservation area. The two Brazilian nationals and a Venezuelan were nabbed on Wednesday during an operation […]

PM Mottley warns of threat to security in the region and potential impact on Guyana’s prosperity

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, while acknowledging Guyana’s unprecedented economic growth, resilience, and potential, is reminding the nation that economic prosperity hinges on the security and stability of the region. She offered the comments during a virtual address to the Georgetown Chambers of Commerce and Industry (GGCI) 136th Annual Awards and Gala on Thursday […]

InterCaribbean begins schedule service to Eugene F. Correia International Airport at Ogle

Regional carrier, InterCaribbean Airways, has officially launched its scheduled service to the Eugene F Correia International Airport, Ogle from Barbados. The airline has been operating in Guyana through the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri. To mark the launch of the Ogle service, the airline dedicated its specially painted “Spirit of Guyana” aircraft. The “Spirit of […]

Ron Robinson passes on; Tributes pour in

Veteran Guyanese broadcaster and theatre actor, writer and director, Ron Robinson, passed away this morning at his home, leaving a rich legacy in media and the the theatre stage behind. Robinson was 79-years-old. He started his broadcast career at the age of 19 and continued in that path for six decades. His acting career started […]

Public Utilities Ministry and GPL commission over 30 Emergency teams to address electricity issues

In response to two recent power outages that plunged sections of the country into darkness, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar is assuring that emergency teams are on standby to deal with any power issue, even as the Government works to improve the country’s electrical grid. The Public Utilities and Aviation Ministry together […]