Ministry granted 13,713 work permits last year – Benn
The Ministry of Home Affairs processed and granted an unprecedented 13,713 work permits in 2024, reflecting a dramatic increase compared to previous years.
- Tuesday, 14th January, 2025
- Today's Paper
Cop, other man remanded over Giftland abduction
Elections trial to proceed summarily from February 17th
GPF has 800 body cameras – Benn
Vessel falsely flying Guyana flag detained by Venezuela – MARAD
Fires claimed 21 lives last year – Benn
Le Ressouvenir man, 25, reported missing
Girl, 7, dies in Berbice after gate falls on her
`Corruption’ is unparliamentary language, Speaker simply enforcing rule
$16m Imbotero Health Post commissioned
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony last week commissioned the Imbotero Health Post in Region One (Barima-Waini). The facility was built at a cost of $16m and currently serves approximately 410 residents who will benefit from a variety of healthcare services provided free of cost. (Ministry of Health photo)
In an elections year
The term ‘state capture’ alludes to a particular ‘brand’ of political corruption that allows ‘other interests’ to supersede the conventional governance mechanisms associated with shaping and implementing initiatives/undertakings that significantly impact the welfare of the country.
Guyana could call urgently for an open meeting of the UN Security Council and seek its backing for the ICJ’s order of provisional measures
Trump’s Greenland grab
Accountability Watch’s Year in review: A summary of the main issues discussed (Part III)
Death of SIDS: Death to Planet Earth
Commemorating Stanley Greaves’ 90th birthday
Our expectations are that the local government ministry will intervene in a situation where a construction site now poses a health hazard
Homestretch Avenue rehabilitation should engender its restoration as the centre of our artistic and cultural experiences
Expert project management deficit seems to be the issue between government and contractor and the GtE project
A sustainable budget for Guyana will inevitably be tied to the NRF and domestic taxes barring renegotiation
Committing to renegotiate the oil contract will be every aspiring 2025 political office holder’s litmus test
Hughes must defend or repudiate the number of deaths he cited
Thirty-three begin oil and gas training at Port Mourant facility
A total of 33 students have officially begun their oil and gas training on the facility simulator at the Guyana Technical Training College Inc (GTTCI) in Port Mourant, Region Six, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said.
SVN conferred with India’s Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
The Saraswati Vidya Niketan school at Cornelia Ida on the West Coast Demerara was on Friday conferred with India’s Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2025 for community service.
Norton calls for tax-free threshold of $400,000 per month
Buxton earmarked for pork production initiative, Strathspey to get beehives
Hemp Authority advertises for CEO
Hughes proposes tax exemption on annual income below $2m
Man in court over armed robberies on British tourists
GuySuCo recognises outstanding cane harvesters with monetary incentives
Caledonia water treatment plant commissioned
Govt impact on private sector development from 2020 to 2024 has been huge – Ali
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Ferguson accuses Stabroek News of undermining his credibility
Vessel falsely flying Guyana flag detained by Venezuela – MARAD
Four held after cops find guns, ganja at Region One mining camps
Known suspects in Jangotown assault not yet arrested
Le Ressouvenir man, 25, reported missing
`Corruption’ is unparliamentary language, Speaker simply enforcing rule
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Harpy Eagles Coach disappointed in batsmen’s performance
-young fast bowlers singled out for praise By Michaelangelo Jacobus The recently concluded day/night practice match between Tagenarine Chanderpaul’s Xi and Kemol Savory’s XI at the Providence National Stadium, East Bank Demerara, has left Guyana Harpy Eagles Head Coach, Ryan Hercules, expressing concerns over the batting lineup’s performance.
Anthony Edwards’ late surge lifts Wolves over Wizards
(Field Level Media) Anthony Edwards took control in the fourth quarter, scoring 20 of his game-high 41 points, and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves sent the Washington Wizards to their seventh consecutive loss in a 120-106 decision yesterday.
Ramson reaffirms support for Guyana Rugby Football Union
-no plans for an exclusive facility on the cards By Michaelangelo Jacobus Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr.,
England great Anderson to continue playing for Lancashire
Chatargum, Persaud strike Gold at Archery Guyana’s Barebow Open
Rattled Djokovic survives at Australian Open as young rivals advance
Bangladesh leave Shakib, Litton out of Champions Trophy squad
Fury retires from boxing again
Afghanistan name Champions Trophy squad amid boycott calls
Trinidad PM: Fearful police officers hiding in stations from criminals
(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley says some police officers are now pretending to close stations to hide from criminals.
Venezuela AG requests Interpol red notice for opposition’s Leopoldo Lopez
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela attorney general Tarek Saab said yesterday his office has requested an arrest warrant and Interpol red notice against opposition figure Leopoldo Lopez, who spent years in detention in Venezuela and has lived in Spain since 2020.
Jamaicans reminded that single-use plastic food containers now banned
(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaicans are being reminded that the ban on the distribution and use of single-use plastic food containers took effect on January 9, and as such these items are prohibited.
Trinidad woman’s husband charged with murdering her
Trinidad woman shot dead on way to work
Peru judge throws out Keiko Fujimori’s money laundering trial
Argentine heat wave to damage crops before next rains, expert says
Male relative arrested for murder of Trinidad judicial support officer
Jamaica PM outraged by deaths of three children in house fire
Gaza ceasefire deal close after ‘breakthrough’ in Doha
DOHA/CAIRO, (Reuters) – Negotiators will meet in Doha today seeking to finalise details of a plan to end the war in Gaza after U.S.
Barrick to suspend operations in Mali after gold seized
DAKAR, (Reuters) – Canadian miner Barrick Gold ABX.TO said it will have to suspend mining operations in Mali after the government seized gold stocks from the company’s Loulo-Gounkoto complex and flew them out by helicopter over the weekend.
India’s Maha Kumbh festival sees 15 million people take holy dip on first day
PRAYAGRAJ, India, (Reuters) – Nearly 15 million Hindus, six times the number expected, took a dip in freezing waters seeking absolution of their sins yesterday, the first day of India’s festival that could draw the world’s largest single gathering of humanity.
Trump says he will meet ‘very quickly’ with Putin
Footage shows trapped miners, dead bodies underground after South Africa raid
Traffic falls in New York City after $9 congestion fee introduced
China’s deployment of ‘monster ship’ alarming, says Philippine security official
Los Angeles utility sued for Palisades Fire water shortage, court filing shows
US Supreme Court rejects bid by Exxon other oil companies to toss Honolulu’s climate suit
Heartfelt collaboration on statement quilt offered support to migrant Haitians facing challenges here
Moving and adapting: A migrant’s story
Trailblazing music manager Chenille Bowen is breaking barriers
‘Emilia Pérez’ wants you to look closer
Made Stew. Thinking Cook-up
Australia Day thriller
Guyana could call urgently for an open meeting of the UN Security Council and seek its backing for the ICJ’s order of provisional measures
Trump’s Greenland grab
Accountability Watch’s Year in review: A summary of the main issues discussed (Part III)
Death of SIDS: Death to Planet Earth
Commemorating Stanley Greaves’ 90th birthday
An American catastrophe
