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Govt assures ‘Safe City’ project will not breach privacy rights

The Guyana Government is assuring the public that its Safe City System will not infringe upon an individual's right to privacy. See statement from Ministry...

Pomeroon residents to benefit from free internet by September

Residents of Jacklow Village, Lower Pomeroon, will have internet access in and around their community before the end of September 2019. The primary school in...

First Lady takes ICT training to Bina Hill Institute

First Lady Sandra Granger on Tuesday morning said that she was pleased to launch the nationally certified programme, the Information and Communication Technology workshop,...

Starr Computer launches Innovation Centre

Starr Computer in collaboration with its international partners Wednesday launched its Starr Innovation Centre, which was specifically designed to promote modern educational development starting...

Drone permits necessary for drone owners, importers- GCAA

Importer, owners and operators of drones are now being cautioned by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of using the aerial device without a...

Facebook to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger

(BBC) Facebook plans to integrate its messaging services on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. While all three will remain stand-alone apps, at a much deeper...

Govt has no plans as yet for ICT in nursery schools

At a media conference hosted at the Telecommunications’ Ministry on Monday, a representative who spoke on behalf of the subject Minister, Catherine Hughes admitted...

No legislation in place to protect online shoppers

Although the number of persons now rushing to the online markets have increased significantly in Guyana, the country is still dragging behind as it...

Exxon gifts UG $8M to replace lab equipment destroyed by fire

The University of Guyana (UG) Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Mathematics, Physics and  Statistics (MPS) has received  equipment purchased with a gift of...

Massy to train mechanics to convert cars to run on cooking gas

Come next year technicians across Guyana will be involved in training geared towards equipping them with the knowledge of converting cars which use gasoline...

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‘Purple Day’ 2023 to raise awareness of domestic violence support services

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is recognising domestic violence awareness month by hosting ‘Purple Day’ on October 20 to spread awareness...

Reg. 10 residents being urged to take up opportunities in O&G sector

Residents of Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice) on Tuesday began benefitting from a three-day outreach being conducted by the Centre for Local Business Development. The outreach...

Reg. 3 wins second annual Spanglish Bee

The Ministry of Education’s Migrant Education Support Unit in collaboration with the National Literacy Department (NCERD) on Tuesday hosted the second annual Spanglish Bee...

Pres. Ali discusses ways in which IICA can support CARICOM’s ’25 by 25′ vision

President Dr Irfaan Ali today had a lengthy discussion with the directors of the Inter-American Institute for Agricultural Cooperation (IICA), including Director General Manuel...

Electoral fraud cases get underway: 80 witnesses, 140 statements to be presented

The accused in the election fraud cases today appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where a litany of charges was...

Venezuelan national stabbed to death at Tuschen

A 29-year-old Venezuelan national was on Monday night stabbed to death during a suspected robbery at Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo (EBE). Dead is Alejandro Maximo...

2023 Agri Forum and Expo attracting strong CARICOM, foreign support

There will be strong participation from fellow CARICOM member states and organisations, foreign countries and international agricultural organisations at this year’s Agri Investment Forum...

Grass fire damages GPL’s transmission line, causes disruptions in power supply

See full statement from the Guyana Power and Light Inc. A grass fire in the Friendship Backdam area has damaged GPL's L3 Transmission Line, which...

Trio get $500k bail each for $40M robbery at Berbice RDC

Three persons were today charged in relation to the armed robbery committed at the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) office in New Amsterdam, Berbice, on...

Millions go up in flames as WCB farm destroyed by fire

A farm situated at Belle Vue, West Coast Berbice, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) has been destroyed by a fire of so far unknown origin. The incident...