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Apr 251 min read

Transport and Harbour renders assistance to passenger who fainted onboard M.V Sabanto

SEE BELOW FULL STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE TRANSPORT AND HARBOUR DEPARTMENT On Wednesday April 24th, the M.V. Sabanto departed Supenaam...

Dec 23, 20221 min read

Accident at Cornelia Ida; no one injured (Video)

A motor lorry around 11:30 hours today narrowly missed pedestrians but caused damage to one parked car and a hot dog cart before coming...

Dec 9, 20221 min read

G'town/Vreed-en-hoop water taxis strike, Min Benn assures measures in place to assist commuters

The Guyana Police Force and Coast Guard are assisting river commuters across the Demerara River between Stabroek and Vreed-en-Hoop Water...

Dec 7, 20221 min read

No fare increase for water taxis; disciplinary action for operators demanding more from commuters

The Maritime Administration Department is informing water taxi operators and commuters plying the Georgetown to Vreed-en-Hoop route that...

Nov 30, 20222 min read

Over $1B spent to repair damaged DHB

More than $1 billion has been expended to rectify the damages to the Demerara Harbour Bridge to ensure the bridge remains operable to...

Sep 7, 20221 min read

Port Kaituma to get new stelling to house MV Ma Lisha vessel

Port Kaituma in Region One is expected to get a new stelling, which would be used for the US$12.7 MV Ma Lisha vessel, which would ply the...

Sep 1, 20221 min read

Rehabilitation work commences on Lamaha Street, to be completed within four months

A $64.9M contract was recently awarded to Devcon Construction and Contracting Services and the contractor has already commenced...

Aug 28, 20222 min read

Public works looking to make hinterland all weather airstrips– Edghill

The Ministry of Public Works is examining ways to improve existing airstrips in hinterland and riverine communities. The hope is to...

Aug 22, 20222 min read

City Mayor not against return of parking meter but believes parking lots will be more effective

When parking meters were introduced to the capital in 2016, they were one of the most controversial topics for many months, sparking a...

Aug 11, 20221 min read

GT/VH boat operators will not strike but is appealing to public to be “considerate” and pay $120

Vice President of the Speedboat Association Lalbachan Babulal says operators do not want to resort to the path of going on strike but...

Aug 11, 20222 min read

British Airways to commence direct flights to Guyana in first quarter of 2023

The United Kingdom flag carrier, British Airways will commence direct flights to and from Guyana, starting March 2023 with tickets going...

Aug 9, 20221 min read

Support for sugar, new furniture for schools in $44.8B in supplementary budget allocation

The National Assembly on Monday approved the $44 billion in supplementary funding which will go towards several developmental initiatives...

Aug 8, 20221 min read

GT/VH Speedboat fare remains at $100, no authorised increase-MARAD

The Maritime Administration Department has made it clear that no fare increase has been authorised for water taxis/speedboats. Recently,...

Aug 8, 20221 min read

Public Works engaging contractor on 'potholes' on new Thomas Lands road

Following reports of potholes emerging on the newly resurfaced Thomas Lands road, the Ministry of Public Works is engaging the contracted...

Jul 20, 20223 min read

Gov't could use GDF Skyvan to transport goods at a lower cost in light of 'high airfare' -Toshao

Toshao of Kamarang Village, Upper Mazaruni, Region Seven Lemmel Thomas is inviting more private aircraft owners to operate in the...

Jul 15, 20221 min read

Toshaos to engage airline owners today on high airfares to hinterland

Toshaos from all the 10 administrative regions are expected to engage with private airline owners today at the National Toshaos Council...

Jul 10, 20221 min read

Breaking News - two foreign nationals in custody following unauthorised plane landing in Mahdia

Law enforcement officers have arrested two foreign nationals after an aircraft bearing tail number N5470Z made an illegal stop at Mahdia...

Jun 27, 20222 min read

Parika backdam residents given month to decide on road or wharf for market access

Residents have been given one month to settle on one idea to be considered by the government in relation to the construction of either a...

Jun 22, 20221 min read

America not sole standard for quality; Edghill urges citizens to move away from western mindset

Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has responded to criticisms of the newly launched MV Ma Lisha that is being built from scratch by...

Jun 15, 20222 min read

“We need it now!”, 32 Minibus operators call for immediate fare increase

Minibus operators who ply the 32 route are calling for an ‘immediate’ fare increase amid the high cost of fuel, hike in spare parts price...