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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Budget 2024: Each schoolchild to now get $45,000

The "Because We Care" cash grant will be increased to $40,000 per child, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has announced. In addition, the uniform voucher...

New Amsterdam, Corriverton to get new training facilities

The Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT) will be constructing training facilities in New Amsterdam and Corriverton, Region Six, at a total...

Major irregularities unearthed during asphalt plant probe

Major irregularities have been uncovered during the probe into the operations of government's asphalt plant. A team, assembled by the Minister of Public Works, Juan...

US$5.3M initiative launched to support farmers & build food security in the C’bean

Building food security took a leap forward on Wednesday, January 24, when the United States Government, through the United States Agency for Development (USAID),...

CJ orders SOPs, SORs be handed over to Registrar for “safekeeping”

Chief Justice Roxane George, this afternoon, ordered that the Chief Elections Officer (CEO) and by extension the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), hand over all...

“Be cautious” in negotiations with Venezuela – Jagdeo advices T&T

…amid violated Barbados Agreement The Trinidad and Tobago Government has been advised to be cautious in its dealings with Venezuela for the Dragon gas field,...

“Greater inclusion leads to greater prosperity” – President meets with small parties on Budget...

President Dr Irfaan Ali today reiterated his commitment in engaging all stakeholders to ensure that Government’s plans and programmes reflect the priorities of the...

GTU ready to engage MoE to end impasse, calls on Labour Ministry to act...

After over one week since it called a countrywide strike for higher salaries and better working conditions, the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) says it...

GWI to drill new well at Lusignan

Preparations are underway for a new well to be drilled in the community of Lusignan to alleviate the water woes being experienced by a...

Greenwich Park residents sign up for land titles

Several households in Greenwich Park (North)-Parcel 26, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) will soon receive their Certificate of Title, with the Ministry of Housing...

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Govt examining innovative ways for the working class to get more money in their...

Even as the government is building out an ecosystem where every citizen prospers, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed that his government is examining...

Couple jumps through window as fire flattens house at Fyrish

A fire of unknown origin has flattened a two-storey wooden and concrete house located at Fyrish Village, Corentyne, Berbice, leaving three persons. The incident occurred...

No progress without the working-class – GAWU

GAWU’s President, Seepaul Narine Labour Day address 2024 Comrades, on this momentous occasion of Labour Day, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) extends...

GPF acquires modern ‘crime scene’ vehicle to improve crime-solving efforts 

With the recent acquisition of a cutting-edge crime scene vehicle, the Guyana Police Force has taken a monumental step towards fortifying its crime-solving prowess. This...

Opposition’s case to remove Jagdeo from Parliament “premature” – Nandlall

  Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall on Tuesday criticised legal action filed by Opposition Members of Parliament to remove Vice President...

$4.1B money laundering case against father, son discharged

    Money laundering charges against Kenneth Kellawan Ramnarine and his son, Damian Brandon Ramnarine were dismissed by Magistrate Rhondel Weaver after she upheld a no-case...

GRA’s false declarations scandal: ExxonMobil cuts ties with brokers, taking steps to avoid reoccurrence

  Days after reports emerged that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) had flagged false declarations on oil well equipment imported on behalf of ExxonMobil, the...

Soesdyke Junction to Timehri Road to be upgraded into 4-lane

The government is planning to upgrade the two-lane road from the Linden/Soesdyke Junction to Timehri Police Station into a four-lane carriageway. This initiative was announced...

Labour Day 2024: More than 23% in across-the-board salary increases paid to public servants...

  On the occasion of Labour Day 2024, President Dr. Irfaan Ali revealed that more than 23 per cent in across-the-board salary increases have been...

Edghill leads Guyana delegation at ICAO’s symposium in Punta Cana

A delegation from Guyana comprising Minister of Public Works, Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, and Mr. Saheed Sulaman, Deputy Director General of the Guyana Civil...