Apr 21, 2025
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Secondary education now within reach for hundreds in Yupukari
A newly constructed secondary school has been officially commissioned in the village of Yupukari, marking a major step forward in the government's efforts to expand…
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Pope Francis passes away
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. "This morning at 07:35 local time…
How easter has evolved in Guyana
In Guyana, Easter is a celebration that touches the ground with reverence and soars into the sky with joy. It’s a time when the nation…
PPP reminds of love, compassion and tolerance
See full message below The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends warm Easter greetings to all Guyanese, especially our Christian brothers and sisters, as we observe…
ERC encourages commitment to forgiveness, faith, and unity
See full message below The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends heartfelt Easter greetings to all Guyanese, especially our Christian brothers and sisters. Easter is a…
Caribbean shipping sector secures key US tariff exemption on China-built vessels
The Caribbean has scored a significant trade victory, with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) exempting the region from proposed high port fees on China-built…
Guyana to advance indigenous peoples’ rights at UN Forum
Delegations from the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs and the Amerindian Peoples Association are set to attend the 24th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum…
PPP seeks citizens’ input in manifesto
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is inviting citizens to share ideas on projects they would like to see implemented over the next five years. According…
Flood relief projects to open up 85,000 acres of land for small farmers
Heavy public investments aimed at preventing flooding across the country will result in the opening up of some 85,000 acres of farmland in Regions Five…
‘C’ Field Sophia women get help to stitch their way to success
A number of women from ‘C’ Field Sophia are now closer to establishing businesses in the area of garment construction, after being awarded sewing machines.…
Man succumbs to burn injuries
One day after young Mezona Ronaldo reportedly died from injuries sustained while cooking, her reputed husband, Kevin Cadogan, who was also injured in the incident,…
CARICOM launches online Youth Mental Health First Aid Programme
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has launched a new online Youth Mental Health First Aid Programme aimed at strengthening mental health support for young people across…
Amelia’s Ward sawmill fire declared a Regional Level Disaster
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has declared the ongoing industrial fire at the Waaldijk Sawmill in Amelia’s Ward, Linden, a Regional Level Disaster. The…
Economic boom driving shift in pay and work culture
Guyana’s positive economic growth has created a natural shift in the local pay scale and the need to redefine the local work culture. With this…
Woman dies from injuries in suspected gas bottle explosion, partner hospitalised
A 20-year-old woman is dead and her partner critically injured following a suspected gas bottle explosion that occurred early today. The deceased, Mezona Ronaldo, of…
Medical, technical labs to be established in all regions
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo today announced that the government will establish medical and technical laboratories in all of the country's 10 administrative regions in…