Government and Opposition share barbs at May Day rally over state of sugar industry and rights of workers

As Trade Unions across Guyana came together for joint Labour Day celebrations on Monday, observed in an atmosphere of unity, the Government and Opposition jarred on the state of the economy and plans for development. Opposition Chief Whip Gail Teixeira and Natural Resources Minister Rapahel Trotman went head to head as both sides called for […]

Security guard dies in East Coast mini-bus smash up

A security guard lost his life early Sunday morning when two mini-buses collided along the Le Resouvenir Public Road, East Coast Demerara. In a statement, the Police said while several other persons suffered injuries, 53-year-old Clive Hercules of Canal Number Two Polder died. The fatal accident occurred at about 04:30 hrs and involved Minibus PTT […]

16-year-old stabbed to death by 17-year-old at School Fair

A school concert turned deadly at Covent Garden on Saturday night when 16-year-old Covent Garden Secondary School student, Brian Charles Yearwood, was stabbed to death by a 17-year-old Kaneville youth. The assailant is on the run and is believed to be a school drop out. The incident took place in the compound of the Covent […]

Contracts approved for expansion of Mazaruni Prison

Over $55 million has been approved to upgrade and expand the Mazaruni Prison in Region Seven. The move is in keeping with President David Granger’s stated commitment to ensure that Guyana’s prisoners are housed under humane conditions. The upgrade and expansion will also pave the way for the transferal of several prisoners who are serving […]