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Driver, porter nabbed with over 78lbs of marijuana
A driver and porter were arrested with 78.5 pounds of marijuana during a roadblock on the East Bank Demerara Public Road.
The discovery was made...
Duo arrested with illegal firearm, ammo
Police in Regional Division #6 (East Berbice-Corentyne) have arrested two males after an unlicensed firearm and matching ammunition were found in their possession.
The discovery...
$36.2B for works on schools & dormitories in 2025
From its $175 billion allocation in the 2025 Budget, the Ministry of Education will be spending over $36 billion on advancing works at several...
Paediatric and Maternity Hospital at Ogle, 6 regional hospitals for completion this year
The Guyana Government will be expending some $143.2 billion in the health sector in 2025 and this will see the completion of the specialty...
$112.6B to allocate 25k house lots, develop new & existing housing areas this year
The Ministry of Housing Water has seen a massive increase in the 2025 Budget with a whopping $112.6 billion going towards the continued development...
Over 300 IVS sites this year as $6.2B plugged into Safe Country Initiative
As part of efforts to enhance security across the country using smart technology, the Guyana Government has injected some $6.2 billion into the Safe...
Guyana exporting rice to 47 countries as 12.4% growth projected for 2025
Building on a strong performance last year, the rice industry is slated to continue this momentum with a 12.4 per cent growth in 2025.
During...
Turn around for sugar sector this year as govt injects $13.3B
Following a contraction in 2024, the sugar industry is poised to turnaround this year with the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) receiving a whopping $13.3...
No VAT on agriculture machinery, generators
The Guyana Government has announced the removal of VAT on backup generators.
"We will remove VAT on the electricity generators, which will reduce the cost...
“We have delivered” – Min. Singh on $1.382 trillion Budget 2025
Under the theme ‘A secure, prosperous and sustainable Guyana,’ Senior Minister with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, explained that Budget 2025 seeks to...