Sep 22, 2025
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Dr. Martin Pertab appointed CEO of CH&PA
Dr. Martin Pertab has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA). He was officially welcomed to the agency…
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Cuban worker dies as wall collapses at construction site
A 28-year-old Cuban national, identified as Dayrovis Martinez Mendoza of Foulis, East Coast Demerara, lost his life earlier today (Monday) after a fence wall collapsed…
Bourda Market vendors welcome City Revival Plan
Vendors in Georgetown are welcoming the government’s newly announced City Revival Plan, saying it will bring much-needed improvements to the historic Bourda Market. The plan,…
Rodrigues champions experiential tourism at RideAlong GY launch
Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Susan Rodrigues has announced a strategic shift towards enhancing visitor experiences in Guyana's tourism sector. Speaking at the launch of…
Demerara Bank to rolls out $10M initiative to empower start-ups
Demerara Bank will launch a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Revolving Programme on Saturday at its corporate office, setting aside $10 million to support Guyanese start-ups…
Youth empowerment initiative launched with visit to East Ruimveldt
The Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning has launched a series of outreaches, commencing with the community of East Ruimveldt. The initiative, spearheaded by newly…
One dead, several injured in Soesdyke-Linden Highway accident
Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Sunday, at Hill Foot, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, which claimed the life of a male driver (identity still…
Guyana Grants seventh petroleum production licence for Hammerhead development
The Government of Guyana has granted approval for the Hammerhead Field Development Plan (FDP) and issued the corresponding Petroleum Production Licence (PPL), clearing the way…
Ninvalle confirms Guyana’s readiness for IGG at trilateral meeting in Suriname
Following a trilateral meeting on September 19 among Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname, Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle expressed satisfaction with the discussions and confirmed…
Knight Riders edge Amazon Warriors in nail-biting finish to claim 2025 CPL crown
0Trinbago Knight Riders clinched the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League title with a nail-biting three-wicket victory over the Guyana Amazon Warriors at the Guyana…
India steamroll Pakistan again in Asia Cup
A couple of decades ago, India had to be at their very best to go toe-to-toe with Pakistan in white-ball cricket. A decade ago, they…
Tourist guide allegedly stabbed to death at Heritage celebration
A 21-year-old tourist guide, John Elliot of Surama Village, North Rupununi, was allegedly stabbed to death early Sunday morning during an Amerindian Heritage celebration at…
24 beneficiaries receive new homes at Yarrowkabra Project
Twenty-four prefabricated homes have been completed and handed over to beneficiaries at the Yarrowkabra Homestead Project along the Soesdyke–Linden Highway, officials said on Sunday. The…
Young mother grieves daughter’s death
A young mother is mourning the death of her daughter, five-year-old Supriya Khan, a pupil of Parika Back Primary School, who died Friday afternoon after…
UK, Canada and Australia announce formal recognition of Palestinian state
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the United Kingdom’s decision to formally recognise a Palestinian state, more than 100 years after the Balfour Declaration…
15 new dialysis units to come online across Guyana by year-end
The local public healthcare system is set for a major boost, with 15 additional dialysis units expected to come online before the end of this…