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Another year…Fire Chief promises operational La Grange Station by August
…again blames delay on need for equipment, furnishings A new fire station at La Grange, West Bank Demerara is likely to open its doors before the end of this year. In fact, Fire Chief Marlon...
The Guyanese diaspora will see “tankism” and other caricatures
Living in the developed West and the developed Third World (Trinidad, Singapore etc) can lead to nightmares when you touch down in Guyana. Twice I mentioned in these columns an experience I had with...
ELECTED TO SERVE, NOT MISTREAT
Many Guyanese, particularly non-vendors and those overseas have welcomed the decision by the Georgetown City Council to remove the vendors who for years have crowded the Stabroek Market Square. It is...
Contractors vie to reconstruct water conservancy’s North Eastern dam
During yesterday’s session at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board, there was a contract out for the reconstruction of the North Eastern Dam at the East Demerara Water...
‘Travelling Exhibition’ goes to Linden
The European Union, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Blossom, a local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Friday last, launched the Travelling Exhibition at...
Professor Thomas confirmed as GuySuCo Chairman for next two years
Government has approved a new Board of Directors for the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) with Professor Clive Thomas named as Chairman. Thomas will lead the 11-member board for the period May...
Relief Council donates to 11 fire-affected families
The Guyana Relief Council (GRC) yesterday assisted 11 families whose homes were destroyed by fire. The persons received hampers, while one of them collected a cheque for building materials, at the...
Attorney charged for dangerous driving
Attorney Gaumatie Singh was on Monday placed before the courts and charged with the offence of dangerous driving. Singh, 60, of Prashad Nagar, Georgetown pleaded not guilty to the charge which stated...
Our approach to economic growth is not working?
THE VOICE OF THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS…. By Sase Singh INTRODUCTION There is no doubt that the economy started to slow down towards the end of 2014 under the Ramotar government. However, no...
Man charged with ganja trafficking
A mechanic was yesterday remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court after he denied trafficking marijuana. Thirty-three year-old Desmond Rigby of...
Colombian charged for fake stamps in passport, fined for illegal entry
Colombian Luis Eugenio Terres entered Guyana illegally, but having being granted a Guyana tourist and business visa, police say he forged an arrival and departure stamp on his passport to show that...
Mahaicony drug dealer nabbed by alert cops
As drug dealers continue to use their network to ply their trade, the police are stepping up their vigilance as they move to deal condignly with the situation. This alertness yesterday morning led to...
Dialogue on development
Dear Editor, The Guyana Government is in the hands of a seemingly capable and caring coalition administration. No government is perfect and missteps have been evident, but not unexpected. There are...
The mail system at Pomeroon
Dear Editor, The Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) wishes to thank Mr. Mohamed Khan for his letter published in the Stabroek Newspaper and captioned, “Irregular mail delivery in the...
What would Naipaul say about 50 years of Post – Colonial Guyana?
Dear Editor, V.S Naipaul wrote that “the history of the islands can never be satisfactorily told. Brutality is not the only difficulty. History is built around achievement and nothing was ever...
The free-spending theory of Minister Jordan
Dear Editor, I refer to the news item widely reported in the media, that the Hon. Minister of Finance Winston Jordon regards the reduction in free spending in the Guyanese economy attributable to the...
The importance and contributions of the diaspora
Dear Editor, Hundreds of Guyanese and other Caribbean nationals in the diaspora are travelling to Georgetown to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Guyana’s independence. Guyanese and their regional...
GMC Audit finds…Review by AG’s office was compromised by former Finance Min.’s wife
The forensic audit conducted into the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) has unearthed a nest of improperly recorded basic expenses, which were sent to the Auditor General’s (AG) office. In turn,...
Prosecutions from audit reports…Witnesses scared to testify—Ramjattan
The move to bring those responsible for financial transgressions discovered by audits is being slowed by fearful witnesses. This was revealed yesterday by Minister of Public Security, Khemraj...
Guyanese in Barbados observe Guyana’s 50th in church Sunday
– Guyanese in Barbados urged Archbishop of the West Indies, Dr. John Holder, has advised Guyanese resident in Barbados to find ways of giving back to the country of their birth as they...
Contract signed to correct IFMAS deficiencies
The government has signed contracts with Free Balance, the owners of the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMAS), to upgrade the Ministry of Finance’s systems, according to Minister of...
Forged signatures push Medical Council to warn doctors
…protect registration stamps Instances of fraudulent activities have prompted the Guyana Medical Council to issue an advisory to licensed medical practitioners to make use of their respective...
Government to get IMF help to review VAT – Finance Minister
The Government of Guyana (GoG) will be getting assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre (CARTAC), to conduct an assessment of the...
Babita Sarjou’s relatives ID shoes, clothing found with remains, killers for court today
-relatives ID shoes, parts of attire found with remains Almost six years after they killed her and buried her body in a backyard, the husband of Babita Sarjou and his alleged accomplice are to appear...
Scampish Jagdeo get ketch
Old people seh everything you do in de dark does come to light. De old scamps in de PPP never believe it was true. Is now dem finding out that everything dem do come to light. Concession is a big...
THE BLUNT OF THE DAY
Sports
Kaieteur Sports- Golfer Joseph Szeplaki was crowned winner of the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC)/ STP Investments Inc. Tournament held on Saturday March 30, 2025 at their East Coast Demerara (ECD)-based...
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When silence speaks louder than words
Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The United States has spoken. Reacting to the conviction of Marine Le Pen in a French... more
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