Oct 7, 2025
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Minister Manickchand: Enhancing Georgetown goes beyond sanitation
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, emphasized this morning that improving Georgetown goes far beyond sanitation and physical upkeep, as she met…
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Guyana celebrates IICA’s 83rd anniversary, strengthening agricultural partnerships
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, joined IICA’s Country Representative in Guyana, Mr. Wilmot Garnet, in marking the organization’s 83rd Anniversary, celebrating decades of collaboration to…
Free health outreach set for Region Two this Friday
Residents of Region Two are encouraged to take advantage of a free Health Outreach hosted by the Ministry of Health this Friday, October 10, 2025,…
MOH strengthens health response systems through nationwide hospital capacity reviews
Georgetown, Guyana – The Ministry of Health has undertaken a series of Supervisory and Sensitisation site visits aimed at reviewing hospital capacities and enhancing operational…
New child-friendly space launched to support migrant families
A new child-friendly space aimed at supporting migrant families was officially launched in Georgetown on Tuesday, through a collaboration between UNICEF Guyana and Suriname, the…
GCCI President urges purposeful participation at GuyExpo 2025
President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith, has encouraged local businesses participating in GuyExpo 2025 to do so with purpose…
Health officials urge women to use free breast cancer screenings
With breast cancer being the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Guyanese women, health officials are urging women to access free screening services at regional…
Gov’t approves strict truck weight limits nationwide
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill announced on Monday that Cabinet has approved a 15-tonne per axle limit, down from the 18-tonne limit previously allowed…
SJB dominate second weekend of Courts Pee-Wee Football Tournament
St. John the Baptist (SJB) delivered a commanding performance on Saturday, crushing Ann’s Grove Primary 10-0 at the Ministry of Education ground. Neymar Edwards scored…
Final works on West Bank approach road to the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge to be completed in two weeks
Construction on the northern section of the four-lane approach road to the newly commissioned Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge at Meer Zorgen, West Bank Demerara,…
Government, Police to enforce traffic order as Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge opens
With commuters now actively using the newly commissioned Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, the Government of Guyana and the Guyana Police Force have launched a…
Despite U.S. indictments, Mohamed focuses on political narrative
Guyana’s incoming opposition leader, Azzruddin Mohamed, has not directly addressed the U.S. indictments filed against him and his father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed, but instead issued…
Police Constable charged with sexual offence against minor, remanded to Prison
A 19-year-old police constable has been remanded to prison after being charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor. According to a…
Four-Lane expansion brings relief to East Bank commuters
The daily gridlock that plagued motorists along the Diamond–Grove stretch of the East Bank Demerara is finally easing, thanks to the ongoing road expansion project…
Ministers visit historic Round House to advance Georgetown beautification efforts
Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, and Minister within the Ministry, Hon. Vanessa Benn, on Monday visited the historic Round House at the…
NIS marks 56th anniversary with major service improvements; Minister urges greater efficiency and digital transformation
The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has recorded notable improvements in its service delivery over recent years but continues to be urged to increase efficiency and…