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GRA seizes millions in smuggled chicken and liquor

The Guyana Revenue Authority’s Enforcement Unit has carried out another operation that has resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of uncustomed goods. In a statement, the GRA said three motor vehicles laden with a large quantity of uncustomed chicken was busted at Cane Grove, Mahaica and at a separate location, the GRA said […]

Teixeira wants Police to probe statements by Norton against GECOM Chair

Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira has indicated that she intends to write to the Diplomatic Community in Guyana to register the government’s concerns about statements made by Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton against the Chairperson of the Elections Commission, retired Judge Claudette Singh. Teixeira considers the statements to be threats and has accused […]

Over 100 affected by flooding in villages along Cuyuni river

Over 100 residents along the Cuyuni river in Region Seven have been affected by rising floodwaters, forcing many of them to relocate to higher ground. The Civil Defence Commission with support from the National Flood Monitoring Taskforce has moved into a number of the affected villages to offer support to residents. In a statement the […]

Steel-framed Pre-Fab housing solution launched

Landowners who are seeking a fast and easier avenue to their dream home can now begin that process with Steel Buildings Guyana Incorporated. The new company which falls under the Hits and Jams company umbrella launched its steel framed pre-fab housing solution today. The new houses are being offered in various sizes and styles and […]

Guyana Civil Aviation Authority confirms incident with aircraft carrying President and Barbados PM at Eugene Correia Airport

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Wednesday night confirmed that a Guyana Defence Force aircraft carrying President Irfaan Ali and Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley was involved in an incident after safely landing at the Eugene F. Correia Airport at Ogle. In its statement, the Aviation Authority said the GDF Skyvan was taxing very […]