Politics

Police Force assures that investigations into execution of “Paper shorts” not compromised

Hours after former drug convict, Roger Khan called out the Guyana Police Force over its investigation of the execution of his close friend, Ricardo Fagundes, the Police Force responded, claiming that the investigations have not been compromised. “From the outset, the Guyana Police Force states that the investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of […]

30-year-old woman among latest COVID deaths

A 30-year-old woman is among the latest Coronavirus related deaths in Guyana.  The woman was one of two deaths recorded yesterday, the other is a 78-year-old man.  The COVID-19 death toll in Guyana has now reached 227. A total of 96 new cases were recorded yesterday with the majority of those new cases in Regions […]

Psalmist Samuel Medas Crowned Soca Monarch

Award winning psalmist and gospel singer, Samuel Medas, captured Guyana’s 2021 Soca Monarch crown on Saturday night by taking the entire country back to the “Stadium”, declaring that “inside is nah fuh we”. Medas also walked away with the Best Newcomer Award.   The Soca Monarch competition was held virtually and broadcast on social media and […]

Opposition Leader encourages Guyanese to use opportunities in a positive way in Phagwah Message

Statement from Leader of the Opposition Joe Harmon, on the occasion of Phagwah. “I take this opportunity to extend greetings on behalf of the Parliamentary Opposition APNU+AFC Coalition, to all Guyanese, particularly, our Hindu brothers and sisters as we celebrate this joyous festival of Phagwah or Holi. Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated each […]

Demerara Harbour Bridge gets new General Manager

Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has announced the appointment of a new General Manager for the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation. Electrical Engineer, Wayne Watson is the new General Manager. In a statement, Mr. Edghill said the appointment was made following the recommendation of the Board of the company. Mr. Watson is the holder of a […]

Seepaul Narine is new GAWU President

Longtime Trade Unionist and Member of Parliament for the governing People’s Progressive Party, Seepaul Narine has been elected President of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union, (GAWU). Mr. Narine previously served as General Secretary of the Union. The post of President of the union became vacant last year with the passing of long-standing President, […]

Fire Safety Building Codes to be introduced

The need for the structuring of various aspects and responsibilities of the Guyana Fire Service was highlighted today as senior officers of the Fire Service gathered for their annual conference. New Fire Chief Kalamadeen Edoo told the other senior Fire Officers that they will all have to look at improving the Fire Service and its […]