Following reports that Commissioner of Police (ag) Clifton Hicken and Deputy Commissioner (ag) Calvin Brutus may be going into sand mining on the Soesdyke/ Linden Highway, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says the government is not greenlighting any private sand pit developments there. Jagdeo, on Thursday, said sand pit owners…

As the Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) resume negotiations on several issues including those related to wages and salaries, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has flagged the Union’s request for a 20 per cent increase during the COVID-19 period when many schools were closed. The Vice…

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has recorded improvements in its overall performance and despite efforts to boost its capacity and capability, Commissioner of Police (ag) Clifton Hicken Thursday said that the force continues to be challenged with recruiting and retaining officers. “We have confronted internal challenges including recruitment and retention…

The body of a man was found floating along the shoreline at Jibb in Region Two Thursday morning. The body was later identified to be that of 23-year-old Mahindra Persaud aka Bobo body from Devonshire Castle. According to relatives, he left for sea four days ago. The body was identified…

Acknowledging that the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has made significant strides in the foregoing year, President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday urged the force to now fashion itself into becoming a space of trust and confidentiality for all citizen. To ensure this, he said police officers must be professional at…

Guyana’s first World Trade Center will be opened this year but already there is substantial interest in connecting and trading with local entities through this facility, according to Executive Director for Business Development of the World Trade Centre Association Robin van Puyenbroeck. The Executive Director engaged the News Room on…

Several persons attached to Guyana’s National Data Management Agency (NDMA) are now certified as part of the Get Safe Online Ambassador Programme. These persons are part of the third batch of ambassadors certified for the Get Safe Online – Guyana Programme, which promotes the digital security of persons when browsing…

The intense competition of the CARICOM Classic Chess Team Tournament has resulted in Trinidad and Tobago being in the lead with four match points, while Guyana Team One is in second place with three match points. After two days and four rounds of grueling competition, members of the Guyana Team…

Individuals interested in working in the public sector or applying for promotions can now do so online, as the Public Police Service Commission (P/PSC) launches its website. The website, www.ppsc.gov.gy, assists the commission in appointing and promoting individuals in the public service and provides persons with the opportunity to apply…

Miners plying their trade in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) will soon be engaged by the relevant authorities to establish a more effective mechanism for collaboration between themselves and the authorities. This move aims to bolster security measures and ensure the safety of those engaged in mining activities. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan…