Dec 14, 2025
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New midwives ready to serve
The newest cohort of midwifery graduates have expressed optimism that they are ready to serve and make a positive impact in the health sector. Following…
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WeLead confers Outstanding Woman of Excellence Award on Shoshanna Lall
Deputy Solicitor General Shoshanna V. Lall was awarded the WeLead Outstanding Woman of Excellence Award, the organisation’s highest honour, at the Second Annual WeLead Women…
Trafalgar solar farm to save $300 million in fuel costs annually
A 4-megawatt peak (MWp) solar farm was commissioned on Thursday in Trafalgar, Region Five, as part of efforts to expand renewable energy under the Low…
Croal: Vulnerable hinterland households given priority in housing programmes
Efforts are being expanded to improve access to safe and secure housing in hinterland and remote communities through a mix of direct home construction and…
Cash grants will remain but focus is on sustainable prosperity, says Finance Minister
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh said cash grants will continue to form part of the government’s social support system but are not intended to be…
Corentyne house fire: Woman claims prior threats from rejected suitor
A fire destroyed a two-storey wooden and concrete house at Salton Village, Corentyne, Berbice, on Friday night, leaving the occupant homeless and prompting a…
Stricter enforcement, equipment seizures and prosecutions to curb illegal mining, gold under-declaration
The Ministry of Natural Resources will step up oversight of gold dealers, expand enforcement operations and increase multi-agency action against illegal mining to address under-declaration…
Small businesses recognised for excellence and innovation
Sixteen small businesses were recognised for excellence and innovation at the Small Business Awards held on Friday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, officials…
Cristy Campbell makes history with ITF appointment
In a groundbreaking development for Guyana, Cristy Campbell, the dynamic President of the Guyana Tennis Association (GTA), has been appointed to the prestigious International…
Detective Henry is Region Six’s Best Cop
Detective Assistant Superintendent of Police Johann Henry, Officer in Charge of the Regional Police Division Six Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been named the…
Joe Vieira Park on track for 2026 opening
The Guyana-China Joe Vieira Recreational Park in Region Three is on track to be commissioned in 2026, according to Chairman of the Protected Areas Commission…
Onderneeming man gets 58-month prison term for $1M thief
Thirty-year-old Michael Singh of Lot 28 Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast, was sentenced to 58 months’ imprisonment after being found guilty of simple larceny on December…
Demerara Bank selects 23 startups for 2025 Innovation Tank
Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) has selected 23 participants for its 2025 Innovation Tank, an annual entrepreneurship programme aimed at supporting Guyanese startups and early-stage…
Local businesses urged to form consortia to better compete in expanding economy
Businesses must form partnerships and consortiums to better compete with major international players, Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation Zulfikar Ally said…
Trump says ‘starting’ land strikes over drugs in latest warning
President Donald Trump said the United States would be “starting” land strikes on drug operations in Latin America, though he again declined to provide…
Goodwill Cup gains altitude with Trans Guyana support
Trans Guyana Airways will provide transport services for the KFC Goodwill International School Football Tournament, which kicks off on Sunday at the Ministry of…