Oct 8, 2025
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GPL supports Diwali festival
In celebration of Guyana’s cultural diversity, Guyana Power & Light Inc. (GPL) has made a donation to the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha to support the…
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PM meets Digicel CEO on expanded telecommunications investment
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) the Honourable Mark Phillips met with Digicel Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Marcelo Cataldo, at the Office of the Prime Minister…
Government, Private Sector collaborate to boost agriculture
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha recently met with members of the Private Sector Commission’s (PSC) Agriculture Sub-Committee to discuss opportunities for public-private partnerships aimed at…
’Protect identity of child victims’ — Dr. Persaud warns public
Children have a right to be protected from all forms of abuse — and, in cases where abuse occurs, from being publicly identified. This reminder…
GCCI, US Embassy explore new avenues for collaboration
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the United States Embassy’s Commercial Section have held discussions to identify new areas for collaboration aimed…
Corentyne trio remanded in murder of 73-year-old mechanic
Three men have been remanded to prison in connection with the murder of 73-year-old Kamaluddin Abrahim, also known as “Richard,” of Lot 111 Free Yard,…
THAG applauds Government-City Hall effort to revitalise Georgetown
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) has praised the recent collaborative meeting between Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Priya Manickchand,…
CHPA moves forward on two key West Demerara highways
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) has advanced plans for two major road projects aimed at improving connectivity and unlocking development potential along the…
New West Bank–West Coast bypass to cut travel time, boost development
Plans for the construction of a bypass road along an old Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) dam, linking Canal, Leonora, and Stewartville, has begun, in a…
Aubrey Barker–Ogle Highway to open by year-end- President Ali
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has confirmed that the Aubrey Barker to Ogle Highway connection will be completed before the end of 2025, marking a…
Gold prices hit historic $4,000 per ounce amid market uncertainty
Gold prices surged to a record high of $4,000 per ounce on Tuesday, driven by strong investment demand, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of U.S. Federal…
Guyana prepared to extradite Mohameds- AG
The Government of Guyana has confirmed it is prepared to act on any formal extradition request from the United States for gold dealers Azruddin Mohamed…
Minister Jacobs launches athlete welfare initiative
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has launched a new program aimed at improving athlete welfare and long-term career development in Guyana. The initiative,…
Lara calls on West Indies Players to rekindle passion amid financial struggles
Former West Indies captain Brian Lara has urged current players to demonstrate greater commitment to the regional team, emphasizing the importance of passion and national…
Heroes Highway overpass, commercial railway to deliver 16-lane East Bank–East Coast corridor
Guyana’s East Bank and East Coast of Demerara are set for a transformative infrastructure upgrade, with plans for a 16-lane corridor stretching from Buzz Bee…
Brazen daytime burglary in East Canje: $1M in cash and jewelry stolen from teacher’s home
A teacher and small business owner in East Canje, Berbice, is reeling after her home was broken into and ransacked in broad daylight on Tuesday,…