Dec 12, 2025
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PSC pushes salary threshold hike, business incentives in 2026 budget
As budget talks intensify, the Private Sector Commission (PSC) has outlined a number of priorities which it would like to see reflected in the 2026…
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GPA mourns passing of broadcasting icon ‘Ron’ Robinson
The Guyana Press Association (GPA) on Thursday mourned the passing of veteran broadcaster Ron Robinson, who died quietly at his home at age 79. Robinson…
Boost in early detection of breast cancer as IAEA Project ends
A three-year International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mammography Project aimed at expanding nationwide breast cancer screening and improving diagnostic capacity has been completed, the Ministry…
Jagdeo urges NDCs to identify land for commercial hubs, recreational spaces
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has instructed Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) to map out and identify all available reserve lands in their communities, saying these areas…
Brazilians, Venezuelan arrested in Iwokrama illegal mining crackdown
Two Brazilian nationals and a Venezuelan were arrested on Wednesday during an enforcement operation against illegal gold mining inside the Iwokrama Protected Area, the Iwokrama…
NDCs urged to prioritise responsive service, accountability
Local authorities along the East Coast Demerara were urged on Thursday to improve administrative systems and deliver more responsive public services during a meeting…
Duffy five-for triggers West Indies slide to give New Zealand first win of WTC cycle
New Zealand 278 for 9 dec (Hay 61, Conway 60, Phillip 3-70) and 57 for 1 (Conway 28*, Williamson 16*, Phillip 1-17) beat West Indies…
Inter-Caribbean launches Barbados–Guyana service
Guyana on Thursday welcomed Inter-Caribbean Airways’ inaugural service from Barbados to the Eugene F. Correia International Airport, as the country’s surging economy continues to boost…
Local insurance companies with LCC can provide coverage for oil spills
Local insurers are now positioned to play a direct role in Guyana’s offshore petroleum sector, following new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules that require oil…
83 women empowered with business grants
Eighty-three women in Guyana were awarded business grants on Wednesday to launch or expand entrepreneurial ventures. The grants, totalling approximately $25 million, were distributed through…
Planned sugar refinery to create 60 jobs
A planned white sugar refinery at the former Wales Sugar Estate is expected to create about 75 jobs during construction and 60 permanent positions once…
Guyana to participate in Central American and Caribbean Youth Chess Festival
Nine young chess players will travel to Puerto Rico to compete in the 20th Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Youth Chess Festival, scheduled for December…
Professor Persaud appointed UG Pro Chancellor
The University of Guyana has appointed Professor Randolph Persaud as Pro Chancellor, following elections held by the institution’s 12th Council on December 8, 2025, the…
‘Shoulders’ admits to Home Affairs Ministry burglary, multiple others
Neil Madas, 48, an unemployed man with no fixed address, was on Wednesday charged with five counts of break and enter and larceny allegedly committed…
Spirit of the Season: Adams makes generous donation to Lusignan Golf Club
The festive season of goodwill has brought an especially meaningful gift to the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC), as celebrated Guyanese sportsman Carlos Adams has donated…
BP, Woodside and Chevron are big winners at Gulf of Mexico oil and gas auction
Woodside Energy and Chevron were the top winners on Wednesday at the US government’s first sale of oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf…