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25 graduate from skills training for PWDs

Another 25 persons living with disabilities graduated from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s skills training programme recently, bringing the total number...

Leopold St. residents to gain employment through Block-Making Project

Leopold Street, Georgetown residents will gain employment in block-making, as the government enhances the quality of life for citizens, especially those in vulnerable neighborhoods...

“Exciting time” to invest in Guyana – GO-Invest Head tells OTC forum

Guyana is hoping to expand its local private sector in the coming years and continues to present a welcoming package to all investors looking...

Sod turned for $6.6B hospital at Bath Settlement

The sod was on Tuesday turned for a level four, $6.6 billion hospital at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice (WCB), with President Dr Irfaan...

Free press indispensable for protecting human rights – Ali

Today marks World Press Freedom Day, with President Dr. Irfaan Ali using the occasion to salute the work done by media professionals and to...

Media essential to healthy democracy; employees must be protected – ABCE 

See full statement from the ABCE Diplomats:    We the Heads of Mission of the Embassy of the United States of America, H.E. Ambassador Sarah-Ann...

DHB ‘Span Nine’ transported from dockyard, to be replaced soon

The Demerara Harbour Bridge’s (DHB) ‘span nine’ which is valued at $1.2 billion was on Sunday transported from the dockyard for installation. This is a...

Lethem to ‘come alive’ Independence weekend – GTA Director

The town of Lethem will come alive on Independence weekend with an array of nature adventure and eco-tourism activities. Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority...

PM Phillips calls for collective action to achieve SDGs

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance in collaboration with the Ministries of Finance and Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Tuesday hosted a...

GRA warns of penalties for late submission of tax returns

The deadline for the submission of income, property, partnership, corporation, and capital gains tax returns is today, Tuesday, May 2. This deadline was extended...

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Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2025 set for February 18-21

See below for a statement on the 2025 hosting of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo: The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain...

Porter falls to death from Norton Street building after receiving electric shocks

A porter died on Friday morning after being electrocuted and falling from a three-story building on Norton Street in Georgetown. Dead is Bryan Hardilall of...

Teen dies after being stabbed at Belle West

A 19-year-old male died in the hospital on Friday - one day after he was stabbed multiple times by a man with whom he...

Duo charged for murder of security guard

Two men were charged and placed before the court for the murder of security guard, Paul Waterman, who was killed during a robbery back...

NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders

Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...

“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production

Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of State, President Dr Irfaan Ali, recently...

Teens charged with murder of excavator operator

Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...

Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise  

A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...

Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine

The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...

CH&PA remains committed to providing affordable housing to citizens but reiterates squatting is illegal...

The Housing and Water Ministry, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Friday stated that it remains committed to peaceful resolution as...