Four drivers recently appeared before Magistrate Tameika Clarke at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court and Charity Magistrate’s Court, where they were charged and fined for various traffic offences. Otis Marks from Queenstown, Essequibo Coast was fined $57,500 after he was found guilty of the following traffic offences: * Failed to…

Guyana’s agriculture sector earned more than $919M in the first half of 2024 from the exportation of non-traditional crops. This equates to a 12.7 per cent increase when compared to last year. “In the first half of 2024, Guyana has made significant strides in exporting non-traditional agricultural goods. “We have…

A 54-year-old pedal cyclist died Tuesday night after he was struck by a motor car (HD 1646) along the Mandela to Eccles Highway. Dead is Clus Griffith, a security guard of Nelson Street, Mocha, East Bank Demerara. Police Headquarters reported that the accident occurred at about 22:15 hrs within the…

An intel-led ‘Eyes in the Sky’ and ‘Cordon and Search’ operation was held in the Central Police Station District in Berbice between 05:30 hrs and 06:11 hrs on Tuesday during which a 9mm firearm was found and four persons were arrested. The Police team, led by the Regional Divisional Detective…

The government through the Ministry of Public Works says work has been ongoing since 2022 to address the rising cost and in many instances a shortage of aggregate on the local market. As high costs and shortage persists, the government said it has resorted to open tender and single sourcing,…

Guyana’s agriculture sector boasts enormous potential for local businesses and entrepreneurs and with targeted efforts to expand the sector, increased packaging and processing of raw produce is anticipated. To support this expansion in value added products, President Dr Irfaan Ali has promised to supply the resources needed to build agri-business…

During an intel-led operation in Region Six, police ranks found 22 pounds of marijuana at High Dam at Angoys Avenue in New Amsterdam (Bashmin Koker Dam). Police Headquarters in a statement said the marijuana was found in a bulky black garbage bag containing two transparent plastic bags.  

The Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) earlier this week issued an urgent consumer alert, informing Guyanese that falsified batches of the diabetic and weight loss drug Ozempic may be circulating on the local market. This is based on information provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), regarding three falsified…

In a detailed statement, the Government through the Ministry of Natural Resources on Tuesday explained its choice of Fulcrum LNG Inc to develop the country’s gas resources and noted that the procurement process was complied with in selecting the company. The Government said local evaluators were also satisfied with the…

Secretary-General of the Guyana Olympic Association Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon will continue as president of Archery Guyana Inc. following what has been described as a successful Annual General Meeting on June 21. For the current term, which lasts until 2027, Persaud-McKinnon, will have Umasankar Madray as Vice-president, Secretary-General Nicholas Hing, Assistant Secretary…