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Happy Diwali GuyanaThe Management and staff of the News Room extends Diwali greetings to all of Guyana. Below are Diwali greetings from…
Technology students win UG Rangoli CompetitionStudents of the University of Guyana’s Faculty of Technology on Thursday afternoon emerged winners of the annual Rangoli Competition held…
GEA exploring wind-powered street lightsThe Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) is exploring the use of wind energy as an alternative to power street lights. The…
Pilot rescued after plane crashThe Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCCA) has reported that the pilot Bernard Singh has been rescued after his plane crashed…
Union wants full investigation into deadly pit collapse at Troy Resources siteThe People’s United Worker’s Union is calling for a full investigation into the deadly mining accident at the Troy Resources’…
Be vigilant: GECOM says its officials are not visiting homesThe Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is urging citizens to be on the alert for persons visiting homes and claiming to…
First Lady urges pensioners to use technology to contribute to societyPensioners who gathered at the Baridi Benab, State House Compound on Sunday to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Government…
President urges protection of environment on National Tree Planting DayPresident David Granger on Friday pointed to the negative effects of the extractive industries on the environment as he encouraged…
Social workers in training to better address sexual offences, domestic violenceSocial workers from across the country are currently in the process of working along with the United Nations Children’s Fund…
Indigenous chiefs meet for annual conferenceThe 13th National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference opened Monday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre with over 200 Indigenous village…
Hundreds of sugar workers petition President for pay riseAn estimated 3,500 sugar workers engaged in the fields and factories of Albion, Blairmont and Uitvlugt Estates have petitioned the…
Dr Yesu Persuad wants politicians be ‘kind and gracious’ during electionsOn the celebration of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary, renowned businessman and philanthropist Dr Yesu Persaud is urging politicians to…
400 households affected by flooding on the coastApproximately 400 households were affected by flood waters as result of high tides and sea defence breaches along the coastland.…
There is no heat wave – Hydromet OfficeChief Hydromet Officer Dr. Garvin Cummings on Monday confirmed that the country is not experiencing a heat wave. According to…
Apoteri goes online; Hughes says 170 schools now have internetApoteri Village in Region Nine is now the latest indigenous village to have internet access. Minister of Public Telecommunications Cathy…
More Nappi residents get water to their homes for first timeAn additional 20 homes are now benefiting from the newly drilled well and water supply system in Nappi, Region 9,…
No major breaches of river and sea defence, but major erosions in some areasThe Ministry of Public Infrastructure Monday said its Sea and River Defence Department is currently assessing the impacts of the…



