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$4B allocated for Hinterland Development – Agri. Station to be constructed on 4,000...

The Government has announced that it will be investing over $4 billion this year in support of the Plan of Action for Hinterland Development. According...

Govt promises to cut bureaucratic red tape…and offer more support to private businesses

To make Guyana more business-friendly, Finance Minister, Winston Jordan during his 2016 Budget presentation this afternoon in the National Assembly detailed a number of...

$5B set aside for Sheriff Street upgrade – Indian Gov’t to build new road...

The Government has announced that more than $5B will be invested for the “reconstruction” of  Sheriff Street in Georgetown. It also announced that a US$50M...

Gov’t unveils $230B budget – proposed measures include increases in Income Tax threshold,...

Making his second budget speech since the APNU+AFC Government took office, Finance Minister Winston Jordan - just moments ago - announced that this year's...

GuyOil to reduce fuel prices with effect from February 1

Finance Minister, Winston Jordan in his 2016 Budget presentation in the National Assembly this afternoon has announced that with effect from February 1, Guyanese...

Meagre GY$1200 increase for Old Age Pensioners

The APNU+AFC coalition has presented in its 2016 budget, a meagre increase of GY$1200 per person who receives old age pension payments. Previously pensioners benefited...

Two more wanted for Bank of Baroda robbery

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued wanted bulletins for two more persons in connection with the Bank of Baroda (Mon Repos, ECD branch)...

No salary increase for public servants announced in Budget – Gov’t proposes...

  Government, in its presentation of the 2016 Budget this afternoon, said any salary increase for public servants  for this year “has to await the...

Pakistan cricket fan faces 10-year jail term for hoisting India flag

Reprinted from the Indian Express A Pakistani die-hard fan of Indian batsman Virat Kohli is facing up to 10 years imprisonment after being arrested for hoisting the...

U.S. Ambassador, Minister Ally discuss possible social cohesion partnerships

United States Ambassador to Guyana, Mr. Perry Holloway, this morning, met with Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, to explore areas for partnership,...

Recent Articles

Powership to reduce electricity woes but isolated instances of blackouts may still occur –...

The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) company today announced that it has completed testing the engines, transformers, fuel, metering and telecommunication systems on the...

Govt wants Venezuelan migrants in Guyana to be properly trained & certified

Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton has revealed that the Guyana Government is working on an initiative aimed at ensuring Venezuelan migrants who are living...

Haags Bosch landfill site not a threat to new Govt Office Complex – Edghill 

  The government is currently constructing a massive office complex on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) to accommodate approximately 6000 staff. The complex will occupy...

Java Coffee Bar closes its branch at Giftland Mall

After nine years of serving as a hub for coffee aficionados and shoppers looking for a quiet escape, Java Coffee Bar announces the closure...

GNBS to launch updated code of practice for local restaurant industry

With the aim of improving the level of services offered by restaurants throughout the country, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has launched...

GPL finalising works to connect power ship to national grid

See statement from the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) We are making great progress! GPL and Karpowership team have completed testing the engines, transformers, fuel,...

US Navy aircraft to conduct flyover exercise in Guyana

See full statement from the US Embassy in Georgetown: Today, at 2:00 pm, with collaboration and approval from the Government of Guyana, two U.S. Navy...

Giftland Group awaiting approval for new land at Ogle to build Radisson Blu Hotel

Four years after securing an agreement to construct a Radisson Blu Hotel in Guyana, the project is to take off with the Giftland Group...

Young soldier critical after being shot during home invasion

A 22-year-old member of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is fighting for his life following a harrowing encounter with two masked intruders, who broke...

MMG announces the Race for the Keys promo: Win a 2023 Toyota Agya

MMG, the leading mobile financial services provider in Guyana, is thrilled to announce an exhilarating opportunity for its customers to win big! According to MMG...