Guyana seeks Islamic Development Bank funding for small hydropower plants
The Government of Guyana has applied to the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for financial support for the Hinterland Electrification Programme, and intends to use...
10 more smart classrooms soon to be established in primary schools
In keeping with the government’s strategic education development plan to transform the sector with the utilisation of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in schools, 10...
Active Covid-19 cases further decline
The number of active Covid-19 cases now stands at 346. Of this amount, 340 are in home isolation, one in institutional isolation, and five...
“We must stop thinking we are too small to advance in int’l markets” –...
…delivers feature address at opening of Agro Fest
As the Caribbean works on enhancing its productivity to reduce its high food import bill and ensure...
Farmers eagerly waiting to cultivate hemp as Govt works on setting up Regulatory Authority
Works are progressing on the establishment of an Industrial Hemp Regulatory Authority with the hunt currently on for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Additionally, Agriculture Minister...
Four Miles Toshao says Govt forming CDC in titled Amerindian village
While Government has already been accused of reshaping Local Government Areas (LGA') aimed at cutting People’s Progressive Party (PPP) wins at the upcoming Local...
Carnival Cricket: Scenes from the first ‘home’ game at Providence
The National Stadium at Providence was packed to capacity to witness the action in the first home game between the Guyana Amazon Warriors and...
Nations’ school to resume on February 4
School of the Nations will remain closed for the remainder of this week the school’s administration said in a release until proper security measures...
Governments that steal elections to remain in power punish their citizens – Manickchand
Governments that “steal elections” to remain in power only punish their citizens, says former Minister of Education under the Peoples Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C)...
I wanted to be a gynaecologist but hairdressing was my calling, so I followed...
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At a young age Joanna McKenzie determined that she would work hard in school and then go on to university to become...
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Construction worker dies after being pinned by collapsed wall of septic tank
A construction worker is now dead after the wall of a septic tank in which he was working, collapsed and pinned him down.
The incident...
Spirit of comradery, unity during PPP Congress “shook up” PNC – Jagdeo
Labelling the party's 32nd Congress an overall success, General Secretary of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) said the PNC-led Opposition is shaken up by...
PPP 32nd Congress: President Ali heads list of new 35-member Central Committee
Delegates at the People's Progressive Party's (PPP) 32nd Congress on Saturday voted for the new 35-member Central Committee, placing President Dr Irfaan Ali at...
Arrival Day 2024: “Multicultralism is a priceless asset” – President Ali
See below for the Arrival Day 2024 Message by Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana:
I extend greetings to all Guyanese,...
“Today, we celebrate the vibrance of our cultural heritage” – PM Phillips in Arrival...
See below for Prime Minister, Brigadier Ret'd Mark Phillips Arrival Day 2024 Message:
Fellow Guyanese,
As we commemorate Arrival Day, we reflect on the profound impact...
Arrival Day 2024 Messages
Reflect on sacrifices of our foreparents to advance Guyana, better our lives - PPP
Arrival Day, designated a national holiday in 2004, is of tremendous...
Mechanic nabbed with ganja at Bartica home
A mechanic was arrested on Saturday after he was busted with a quantity of marijuana at his Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) home.
The discovery was...
ECD man arrested after cops find ammo, toy gun
An East Coast Demerara man is now in police custody following the discovery of several pieces of ammunition along with a toy gun at...
Cell phones, improvised weapons among contrabands found at Mazaruni Prison
Several contraband items were confiscated during a search exercise carried out by ranks of the Joint Services at the new Mazaruni Prison in Region...
Another person charged for murder of miners at Arimu Backdam
A pensioner is the latest person charged by the police in connection with the murder of two miners at Arimu Backdam, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) last...