Dec 13, 2025
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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 said.…
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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…
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 Tennis…
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 region’s…
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 10.…
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 businesses.…
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 on…
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 details…
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 Education…
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…
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…
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 led…