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G/town hit by flooding; Authorities say drainage pumps activeWidespread flooding due to several hours of rainfall overwhelmed drainage systems across the capital city, Georgetown, and efforts are being made to control the situation. The heavy downpour began during the early morning hours of Thursday and quickly strained drainage systems. In Georgetown, the News Room observed several streets became impassable as water levels rose,...
President Ali says tech-backed panic system coming to protect women, students and teachers from violencePresident Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced a groundbreaking technology initiative aimed at protecting at-risk women and children from domestic...
Community support strong as single mother rebuilds after fireVanlisha Warrick, the single mother whose wooden home at Queenstown Village, Essequibo Coast was destroyed by fire last Thursday, says...
Victoria residents protest deplorable roadScores of residents of Victoria, East Coast Demerara, along with taxi drivers, took to the streets Wednesday morning, protesting the...
Red Cross appeals for monetary donations for hurricane-hit islandsGuyana Red Cross is appealing to members of the public to make generous monetary donations to the relief efforts being...
Non-profit organisation looking to rebuild home for fire victimsA non-profit organization is looking for collaboration to help a family of five rebuild their home which was recently destroyed...
Ramdhani selected for high-level camp in MexicoGuyana’s top badminton player, Narayan Ramdhani, has been selected by the Pan American Badminton Federation to attend a High-Level Player...
Gov’t doubles funds to hurricane-battered islands, to deploy assessment teamThe Government of Guyana has doubled its donation for the country’s contribution to the hurricane relief efforts and will be...
Gov’t working to evacuate Guyanese in hurricane hit countriesThe government has initiated the process to begin the evacuation of Guyanese citizens in hurricane hit Caribbean countries and it...
Caricom steps up hurricane relief effortsRelief efforts for the countries affected by Hurricane Irma in the eastern Caribbean have been stepped up following the passage...
Guyanese in BVI appeal for Government helpHundreds of Guyanese in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are appealing to the Guyana Government for aid and assistance with...
Gov’t to rename St. Cuthbert’s MissionSt. Cuthbert’s Mission, a quaint Amerindian settlement located on the left bank of the Mahaica River, will be remained Pakuri...
37 training as Reserve Officers of militiaThirty-seven young Guyanese professionals, inclusive of 10 females and 27 males, commenced training on the Reserve Officer Course (ROC) on...
Ogle residents fear disaster as GPL pole rotsA utility pole belonging to the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc., located on the Ogle Masjid Road, has been...
Guyana ready to offer support to hurricane-hit countriesThe Government of Guyana said it stands in solidarity with the Caribbean countries affected by Hurricane Irma and remains ready...
Guyana checking on thousands of citizens in islands affected by Hurricane IrmaThe Government of Guyana, mindful that thousands of Guyanese reside and work in Caribbean Islands affected by Hurricane Irma, is...
‘Hurricane’ waves might be responsible for collapsed koker – Estate ManagerBy: Devina Samaroo The hurricanes churning in the Atlantic Ocean may have created conditions which led to the collapse of...
BREAKING NEWS: Major flooding feared as koker door collapses at Meten-Meer-ZorgResidents of Meten-meer-zorg, West Coast Demerara fear major flooding after the koker door collapsed, causing water from the Atlantic Ocean...
Another storm wreaks havoc in Reg.7By Devina Samaroo In less than a month, a third storm has wreaked havoc in an Amerindian settlement in Region...
Parents worried for children’s safety over makeshift bridgeChildren attending the Golden Fleece Primary School, Essequibo now have to cross a wobbly makeshift bridge after the original structure...
GRA bars cash payments exceeding $2MThe Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) will no longer be accepting cash payments exceeding $2M. According to the Agency, this decision...
