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Guyana votes for Russia to end war with Ukraine; diplomats laud country’s support

    Today marks one year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine; and the world – including Guyana – is still reeling from the effects of...

$850M to purchase fertiliser for distribution to farmers – Pres. Ali

As part of a series of measures aimed at bringing relief to citizens, President Dr Irfaan Ali announced today that government will be investing...

Hess to buy US$750M in carbon credits from Guyana

Hess Corporation, a global oil and gas firm, has committed to purchasing US$750M in carbon credits from Guyana. Today, the Guyana Government has signed the...

Absence of ERC “unfortunate” – Gouveia

– As Guyana’s political parties continue to intensity their campaign in preparation for the May 11 General and Regional elections, concerns are being...

Persons with Disabilities to be included in Govt’s block-making employment initiative

As the Ministry of Housing and Water continues to explore routes for partnering with vulnerable groups, Minister within the Ministry Susan Rodrigues has announced...

PPP/C to implement anti-crime fighting strategy

People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Prime Ministerial Candidate, Retired Brigadier Mark Phillips on Sunday said that safer communities were needed for Guyana to attract foreign...

Guyana moves up in press freedom ranking but GPA says significant hurdles still remain

Guyana has moved up five points and now holds a rank of 55 on the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index in...

Granger declines President’s offer to support AML Bill with Opposition Amendments

– President Donald Ramotar today revealed that he met with Leader of the Opposition, David Granger yesterday (Wednesday, June 18) and proposed to...

India offers Guyana help training petroleum engineers

Guyana, which is being represented at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), by...

UGSS organizing debate between Presidential candidates

By Tracey Khan - Drakes – The University of Guyana Student Society (UGSS) is finalizing its plans to host another debate between the Presidential...

Recent Articles

Man found dead in car on Heroes Highway

Police ranks from Regional Division #4B today discovered the body of a male in a motorcar along the Heroes Highway, East Bank Demerara. Based on...

WCD labourer busted with ganja

A 30-year-old labourer has been arrested after police found a quantity of marijuana at his Best Village, West Coast Demerara home. The discovery was made...

Pensioner killed on EBD roadway

A pensioner was killed Saturday night on the East Bank Demerara Public Road after a motorcar crashed into his electric bike. Dead is 81-year-old Donovan...

Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes, search under way

DUBAI, May 19 (Reuters) - A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain...

New ramp, dredging, road upgrades for fisherfolks at Ogle outfall

Fisherfolks operating at the Ogle Outfall on the East Coast of Demerara will benefit from a new ramp to bring their boats onshore and...

“Every single person must be employed” – Pres. Ali as Welding Certification programme rolled...

Employment has been guaranteed for Guyanese participating in a new welding programme being facilitated by the Guyana Government through the School of the Nations...

MMA-ADA receives $110M excavator to advance agricultural works

The Mahaica-Mahaicony Abary- Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) at Onverwagt, Region Five on Saturday received a $110 million Amphibious Excavator to aid in the efficient...

Nearly 5lbs of ganja found at La Grange

Police in Regional Division #3 have unearthed close to five pounds of marijuana in an abandoned workshop at La Grange, West Bank Demerara. The discovery...

Guyana to host regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July

See below for a statement on Guyana hosting the regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July: The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s...

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...