Oct 4, 2025
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Vendors welcome removal of landing fees at Skeldon market
Vendors at the Skeldon Market and other markets across Region Six will no longer be required to pay landing fees, Minister of Local Government and…
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66 Fisherfolk receive government-promised seines at Albion Landing Site
In a long-awaited show of support for the local fishing community, 66 fisherfolk from Albion received government-provided seines on Saturday morning, fulfilling a commitment made…
Minister Manickchand engages Skeldon market vendors as Region Six leads national beautification effort
Leaking roof, clogged drains & bond dispute resolved Region Six continues to be at the forefront of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development’s…
60 Years of Resilience: Hydrometeorological Service Advances Amid Climate Challenges
Amid the ongoing threats posed by global climate change, Guyana’s Hydrometeorological Service is marking 60 years of operation with a renewed focus on innovation, resilience,…
Ram Leela brings epic tale to life at Indian Cultural Centre
The Indian Cultural Centre in Georgetown came alive last night as audiences were treated to a stirring performance of Ram Leela, the timeless enactment of…
CARICOM official highlights PTAs as key to education transformation on Teacher’s Appreciation Day
As Guyana observes Teacher’s Appreciation Day, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has underscored the vital role of parents and communities in advancing education across the Region.…
Murder case against Baracara man thrown out in New Amsterdam court
The murder charge brought against 64-year-old Timothy Charles, also known as Leon De Young and Howard De Jonge, a logger of the riverine Community of…
Berbice woman arrested after allegedly strangling sister, confronting brothers with knife
Police in Region Five are investigating the death of 72-year-old Barbara Crawford, a pensioner of Amelia’s Ward, Linden, who was allegedly murdered by her sister…
Housing Ministry engages regional officers to strengthen services
The Ministry of Housing today convened a strategic meeting at its Brickdam Headquarters with Regional Housing Officers from Regions Two, Three, Five, Six, Seven, Nine,…
KFC launches international school football tournament
The sixth annual KFC International Secondary School Football Tournament is set to be the biggest yet, with youth teams from Brazil and The Bahamas confirmed…
Jagdeo confirms cash grant for citizens by Christmas
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has confirmed that citizens will receive another round of cash grants by the end of this year, assuring that the…
GFF, Argentine Embassy explore football collaboration
President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), Wayne Forde, and General Secretary, Pushpargha Chattopadhyay, recently hosted the new Charge D’Affaires of the Argentine Embassy, Carlos…
GPF launches major crackdown; Minibus operators to face fines for defying 2018 fare mandate
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) Traffic Department confirmed on October 2, 2025, that it is launching a stricter enforcement campaign to hold minibus operators accountable…
Female ranks of GPF stand tall at GAWP Headquarters Inspection
The Guyana Association of Women Police (GAWP) hosted a successful inspection exercise on Thursday morning at the Tactical Services Unit (TSU) Drill Square, Eve Leary,…
More than $1B worth of cannabis destroyed in Joint Police Operation
Over $1 billion worth of cannabis was found and destroyed on Wednesday during a joint narcotics eradication exercise conducted by ranks of the Guyana Police…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Survivors share powerful stories of courage and resilience
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting early detection, and honoring the strength of those who have fought the disease.…