Author: Savitri Laikram
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APA demands Ministers’ resignations after MV Barima tragedy
July 29 2026 Scores of persons have joined the Amerindian People’s Association (APA) and are currently picketing outside the Office of the President on Vlissengen Road, ... -
55.3kg cocaine bust lands one in jail, one on remand
July 29 2026 The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has seized more than 55 kilograms of cocaine following an operation at Providence Public Road, East ... -
GPL to explore power infrastructure projects
July 28 2026 Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pacific & Auro Power Inc. to establish ... -
Sexual Offences Amendment Bill sent to special Select Committee
July 29 2026 The Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2026 has been referred to a Special Select Committee of the National Assembly for detailed scrutiny ... -
Gov’t tables Gaming Authority Bill for stronger gambling controls
July 28 2026 The government has tabled the Gaming Authority Bill in the National Assembly, marking a significant step toward strengthening oversight of Guyana’s rapidly ... -
Caribbean Tax Leaders gather in Guyana for COTA General Assembly
July 28 2026 The 27th General Assembly and Technical Conference of the Caribbean Organisation of Tax Administrators (COTA) opened in Georgetown on Tuesday, bringing together ... -
MV Barima employees remanded on murder charges
July 28 2026 Three employees of the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) have been charged with murder in connection with the deaths of passengers aboard the ... -
$17.5B boost approved for Housing programme
July 28 2026 The National Assembly has approved $17.5 billion in supplementary funding for the Ministry of Housing, providing a major boost to the Government’s ... -
Five unidentified MV Barima victims remain at Suddie mortuary
July 27 2026 The Ministry of Health is appealing to families of persons still missing following the MV Barima tragedy to assist with the identification ... -
HEART Initiative to provide long-term aid to families, victims of MV Barima disaster
July 27 2026 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced the establishment of the HEART Initiative, a national body that will coordinate long-term support for survivors ...














