Though faced with some delays, the Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway is currently about 85 percent complete and works are expected to be finalised by the end of June 2024. “Overall, with the works there, if you include the roundabouts because those are not part of the lots, in terms of…

The production of honey and honey products could be big business for hundreds of residents who live in the communities along the Demerara River, according to President Dr. Irfaan Ali. The Guyanese Head of State visited several of the riverain communities at the weekend. In Sussanah’s Rust, he pointed out…

See below full release from the Attorney General’s Chambers, issued on Monday:  As part of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)-funded Support for the Criminal Justice System (SCJS) Project being executed by the Attorney General’s Chambers and Ministry of Legal Affairs, a Consultant was retained to review and conduct a legal…

A 26-year-old miner was recently nabbed with 2.035 kilogrammes (or about 4.5 pounds) of marijuana he had in his possession while travelling in a Route 72 minibus. Police Headquarters reported that ranks at the Mango Landing Police Outpost, Region Eight (Potaro- Siparuni) stopped a minibus (#BAF 4473) at a checkpoint….

Hannif Khan, a 74-year-old handyman of Byderabo Road, Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni) was found dead on Saturday. Police Headquarters reported that the man died sometime between 10:00hrs and 12:10 hrs Saturday. Khan reportedly lived alone at Byderabo Road and suffered from a lung infection and hypertension. He was a…

The body of Zaheer Karim Bacchus, a 49-year-old unemployed man, was found midday Monday at Montrose, East Coast Demerara (ECD). Police Headquarters said the man’s body was found at about 12:40 hrs. An anonymous caller contacted Police in Regional Division 4 ‘C’ and said the body of a male was…

Leroy Goriah, a 46-year-old Albouystown, Georgetown resident, and Alonzo McLean, a 48-year-old Independence Boulevard, Georgetown resident, were stabbed on Saturday night by a man who they witnessed beating his girlfriend. Jason Lespor, a 34-year-old porter of Albouystown, attacked the men at about 21:00 hrs Saturday in the vicinity of the…

See below full statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources:  Following the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification’s (PEFC) recognition of the Guyana National Forest Certification System (GNFCS), the Ministry of Natural Resources is delighted to announce that Guyana’s aspiration to achieve global standards of sustainable forest management has…

The water distribution networks and works on a trestle and catchment system are 60 per cent completed at Karisparu, Region Eight. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, made the disclosure during a memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony in Karisparu to honour the lives lost during the Mahdia dormitory fire…

Geresh Bissessar, a 31-year-old resident of Lima, Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam), who has been living in Canada, returned to Guyana and opened the new ‘Warlock Cafe’ which specialises in bubble teas, frappés and milkshakes. Bissessar opined that there was a need for such a venture in Essequibo and as such,…