-by Kristin Josiah



The Government is reviewing contracts related to the Port Kaituma wharf project as part of its broader response to the MV Barima tragedy.



Attorney General Anil Nandlall said his chambers is examining the contractual arrangements for the wharf that was intended to accommodate the MV Ma Lisha.



He explained that legal action will be considered if the review uncovers evidence of negligence by any party involved in the project's design, supervision or execution.



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One of the Government’s most transformative measures to improve road safety has been its investment in technology, such as speed cameras, to improve enforcement.

Now, the Guyana Police Force says those efforts are paying off, with new data pointing to fewer serious and fatal crashes in areas where these cameras are deployed.

The Guyana Police Force Traffic Police is crediting the speed cameras under the Safe Road Intelligence System (SRIS), with helping to reduce deadly crashes.

Residents of Region Ten were able to resolve a range of social welfare and family support issues during Tuesday's outreach led by Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo.

Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, says the initiative brought key services directly to the people.

From pension applications to skills training and child protection, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security says it responded to a wide cross-section of concerns raised by resi

As Guyana braces for the effects of El Niño dry season, the Guyana Fire Service says it has stepped up preparedness measures to reduce the risk of bush and grass fires.

Fire Chief Gregory Wickham says the Guyana Fire Service has intensified public education campaigns ahead of El Niño.

This is being done, particularly in hinterland and Indigenous communities where slash-and-burn farming is common.

"We are doing community outreaches especially in those Indigenous communities w

Residents of Melanie Damishana and Non Pariel on the East Coast of Demerara have welcomed the Government's Model Village Initiative, which will bring major infrastructure and community upgrades to the area.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali unveiled the proposals during the launch of the initiative on the East Coast of Demerara earlier today.

Among the projects planned for the community are the installation of 122 streetlights.

Other items on the agenda are the development of four in

The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) hereby advises that, effective August 17, 2026, it will commence a soft launch of its official GNBA Public WhatsApp Reporting Line.



This reporting line is intended to provide members of the public with an accessible and official channel through which they may report alleged broadcast infractions. Reports will be limited to concerns relating to radio and television content involving vulgar, lewd, or profane language.



Upon initiating contact, users will receive