Gov’t actively engaging Peter’s Hall residents on land acquisition for new Demerara River Bridge

-Records reveal AS work on the new Demerara Harbour Bridge accelerates, the government is intensifying its efforts and has been engaging residents from Plantation Peters Hall, East Bank Demerara for the acquisition of their lands to make way for the proposed road corridor for the new high-rise bridge over the Demerara River. Recently, there has […]

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Guyana champions forests, biodiversity, and indigenous leadership at opening of COP30 negotiations

GUYANA reaffirmed its global leadership in sustainable development, biodiversity protection, and Indigenous empowerment as the country’s delegation joined world leaders for the opening of the COP30 climate negotiations in Belém, Brazil. The delegation highlighted Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030 as a model for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while maintaining one of […]
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"Bartica Easter Regatta 2023: Prime Minister Phillips Pledges Continuous Government Support"

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  Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips has affirmed the government's unwavering support for the development of Bartica and the entire Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) in Guyana. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Bartica Easter Regatta 2023, Phillips labelled the event as the "signature tourist event" in the region, and pledged continuous government support for it and other similar activities. Phillips also highlighted the significant budgetary allocations made by the People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration towards the comprehensive vision for the transformation of the region, and assured residents that Bartica and Region Seven were integral parts of the country's development plans. He further commended the private sector for supporting the Bartica Regatta and urged them to play an active role in the region's development. The Prime Minister went on to applaud the work of the Bartica Town Council and the event's organizing c...
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Cybercrime Trial Takes a Dangerous Turn: Gunman Fires at Photographer's Home

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  In a shocking incident, a gunman opened fire at the home of a photographer who is currently on trial for cybercrime charges. Let's get into the details. Last night, at around 10:30 pm, a gunman arrived on a motorcycle and fired eight rounds at the Eccles, Easy Bank Demerara (EBD) home of photographer Keron Bruce, who is currently on trial for cybercrime charges. Fortunately, no one was injured during the attack, as Bruce, his wife, and son were at home at the time of the incident. According to reports, the gunman hit Bruce's house and a vehicle in the yard. The police were alerted and arrived at the scene shortly after the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made yet. Keron Bruce, a father of two, is on trial before Diamond/Golden Grove Magistrate Sunil Scarce, accused of being the person behind the social media cartoon character “Mudwata”. The police have alleged that “Mudwata” made slanderous publications about several individuals, which is in ...
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