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A massive two-storey building that was under construction in Atlantic Gardens, East Coast Demerara, collapsed Wednesday night, killing a 46-year-old construction worker, and injuring seven other workers in the process. The building collapse was caught on camera. The incident is being investigated by the Police and the Labour Department. The dead man has been identified […]
As the world continues to grapple with the effects of the largest-ever global oil supply disruption, President Irfaan Ali has indicated that Guyana is building its capacity to withstand such shocks, and has resumed “serious discussions” on having an oil refinery in the country. Mr. Ali made the disclosure on Wednesday in a video release. […]
Fishing communities and coastal businesses in Guyana are set to benefit from improved seabed mapping, as the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) partners with Guyana’s Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) to strengthen the country’s capacity to survey and manage its waters. UKHO specialists are working directly alongside MARAD survey teams to share knowledge, transfer best practices, and […]
It was a chaotic scene at several gas stations across the country today as a fuel shortage hit, which the stations are blaming on delayed shipments. The Mobil Service stations across Georgetown closed off their pumps after running out of fuel overnight. Long lines were spotted at the Guyoil service stations and the Rubis stations. […]
The US$10.8 million Guyana-China Friendship Park was commissioned by President Irfaan Ali and China’s Ambassador to Guyana, Yang Yang on Sunday, signifying the strong bond between the two nations. Formerly known as the Joe Vieira Park, the modern multifunctional friendship park located on the West Bank of Demerara features a lotus pond, a pavilion, a […]
The Georgetown Mayor and City Council has asked the High Court to order servants and agents of the State to vacate the building that once housed the City Constabulary Training Complex on Water Street, on the grounds that City Hall is the sole and rightful owner of the property. Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore said […]
The Governments of Guyana and St. Kitts-Nevis have signed three Memoranda of Understanding, as the two CARICOM nations seek to deepen ties. The signing of the MOUs paves the way for the countries to strengthen their collaboration in Security, Agriculture and Food Security and Government modernization. On security, the MOU provides a framework for bilateral […]
The online Guyana Passport application portal is expected to be activated within a month, paving the way for Guyanese at home and aboard to access passport services from the comfort of their homes. In an interview with reporters on Wednesday, President Irfaan Ali explained that a number of the back end processes are being completed […]
As Trinidad and Tobago continues to heap pressure on CARICOM over the reappointment of Dr Carla Barnett as Secretary General of the regional body, President Irfaan Ali today said he is standing by the decision to reappoint Dr. Barnett. On the sidelines of an event this morning at the headquarters of the Guyana Defence Force, […]
Former Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary in Guyana, Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands. She is now the third woman to be appointed to the position in the Turks and Caicos. The announcement was made by the Governor of the Turks and Caicos, Dileeni […]
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