May 15, 2025
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GDF troops attacked by armed men on Venezuelan shore, no injuries reported
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has reported that within the past 24 hours, armed men in civilian clothing on the Venezuelan shore along the Cuyuni…
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Talks advance for mental health court
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is collaborating with the Ministry of Legal Affairs and the judiciary to establish a mental health court.…
Parag opens NDC office, stresses importance of field work
A brand-new $18.3 million building to house the No. 64-74 Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) in Region Six was officially commissioned today by Local Government and…
Guyana turning the tide on mental health challenges
Guyana is making significant strides in tackling challenges associated with mental health, owing to the dedicated and collaborative efforts of officials on the ground, tasked…
63 Region Five youths equipped with leadership skills
Some 63 students and teachers from Region Five graduated on Saturday from the Guyana Centre for Civic Engagement’s (GyCCE) YOUthEngage592 Leadership Training Programme, funded by…
Women Leaders Award: Recognising and empowering women across industries
Some 125 pioneering Guyanese women have been inducted into the 25 Influential Women Leaders Award (25IWLA) network, a community dedicated to empowering women leaders across…
Major infrastructure projects boost hinterland connectivity
Travel to Guyana’s hinterland has become easier and more reliable following a major government initiative to improve infrastructure, with new roads, bridges, and airstrips constructed…
Amna Ally remembered as trailblazer, tower of strength
Former People’s National Congress (PNC) executive member Amna Ally was laid to rest on Tuesday amid glowing tributes from members across the political divide. Acknowledging…
Guyanese writer Subraj Singh achieves global acclaim
Guyanese creative writer Subraj Singh has won the Caribbean’s 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize with his winning piece ‘Margot’s Run’. He is now set to…
ERC condemns blasphemous Vybz Kartel song
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has condemned a blasphemous song by Jamaican artist Vybz Kartel, "Good Like Jesus," that is profoundly disrespectful to the Christian…
Climate action and economic growth can go hand-in-hand, says President
Amid Guyana’s swift economic rise, President Ali has affirmed that climate action does not have to be sacrificed on the alter of prosperity. President Ali…
Children in several Region One communities can now study at night
Children of Para, Region One, will now have access to lighting at night for studying, as some 30 solar panels have been distributed to the…
Trinidad and Tobago eager for energy talks with Guyana
In a bid to find suitable replacements to address dwindling gas reserves, Guyana remains a key possibility for Trinidad and Tobago as that country’s new…
Linden being positioned as hydroponics hub
Linden is being positioned as a hydroponics hub in Guyana, with both government-led initiatives and private investments promoting this modern farming method. Hydroponics is a…
Over 50 nurses honoured on International Nurses Day
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Monday honoured over 50 nurses during its Annual Nursing Award Ceremony in observance of International Nurses Day 2025.…
20 Restorative Justice Officers undergoing training
Guyana is moving a step closer to advancements in restorative justice, with the addition of some 20 Restorative Justice Officers/Convenors now undergoing training. The opening…