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GECOM

Defence questions source of video evidence in election fraud trial

When the election fraud trial continued on Wednesday, Police Inspector Junior Blair of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters testified about his…

38 seconds ago · Staff Reporter

FINANCE

Singh credits private sector, workers for Guyana’s economic growth

Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has credited private sector investment and the efforts of Guyanese workers for helping to drive the country’s…

7 minutes ago · Staff Reporter

COURT

High Court dismisses Vincent Adams’ defamation lawsuit against Minister Teixeira

The High Court in Demerara has dismissed a $15 million defamation lawsuit brought by former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Executive Director Dr…

4 hours ago · Staff Reporter

TRAGEDY

Parag pledges support for Orlando’s classmates and teachers, urges communities to protect children

Minister of Education Sonia Parag has pledged to support the teachers and classmates of six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran, while calling on communities throughout…

4 hours ago · Staff Reporter

INFRASTRUCTURE

260 road shoulder projects identified for Georgetown

Some 260 road shoulder improvement projects have been identified for Georgetown under a national programme aimed at protecting roads, improving drainage and…

4 hours ago · Staff Reporter

HEALTH

Wives’ kidney exchange gives two West Demerara fathers new chance at life

Two working fathers from the West Coast Demerara are now free from dialysis after their wives, unable to donate directly to their…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter

HEALTH

19 Medexes graduate as Anthony urges higher standards in patient care

Nineteen newly trained Medical Extension Officers (Medexes) are set to help strengthen healthcare delivery across Guyana, with Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter

INFRASTRUCTURE

$650M Canal No. 1 pump station to improve drainage for 5,000 acres

Thousands of farmers and residents in Canal No. 1, Region Three, are expected to benefit from improved flood protection following the commissioning…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter

INFRASTRUCTURE

Guyana at forefront of market-based forest conservation -IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognised Guyana’s position at the forefront of market-based forest conservation, highlighting the country’s issuance of millions…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter

FOOD

Research must guide $1.5B fisheries investment -Min. Mustapha

With $1.5 billion allocated to fisheries development this year, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha says scientific research must help determine where investments can…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter