Apr 17, 2025
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Jagdeo: Government not starving City of funds, City being starved of competent leadership
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has refuted claims that the party is starving the City Council of Georgetown of…
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Starlink to support e-learning in hinterland regions
Starlink, the satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX and founded by Elon Musk, is poised to play a key role in expanding internet connectivity across…
Jagdeo: Coalition lacks credibility, talks were bound to fail
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo today contended that the coalition talks between the Alliance For Change (AFC) and A Partnership…
Visually impaired entrepreneurs gain business skills
Twenty-eight visually impaired Guyanese from five regions received training in business management on Wednesday, as part of an initiative aimed at improving financial independence among…
Calls made for AI to be more digitally inclusive
With advancements in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), calls are being made for it to be more digitally inclusive in support of people of…
Improved transportation for Citrus Grove students
The community of Citrus Grove in Region One will benefit from revenue generation and improved transportation, primarily for school children, through the procurement of a…
Highest NGSA turnout since COVID-19, says education minister
The National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), which began Wednesday, recorded the highest turnout since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Education Minister, Priya Manickchand.…
Scientists find ’strongest evidence yet’ of life on distant planet
Scientists have found new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life. A Cambridge team studying the atmosphere…
All D&I systems operational, says Agriculture Ministry
The Ministry of Agriculture said on Thursday that all drainage and irrigation systems across the country are operational and flood-prone areas are being closely monitored…
Guyana strongly rejects ‘border negotiation’ comment from China’s Chargé d’ Affaires
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has rejected a statement by the Chargé d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of…
GRA intercepts suspected fake US $100 bills at CJIA
A quantity of suspected counterfeit United States currency was recently seized by customs officers attached to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). In a statement issued…
Caribbean leaders reiterate urgent need to discuss trade tariff with US
Caribbean leaders continue to emphasise the urgent need to meet with US President Donald Trump, as nations affected by the recently imposed trade tariff express…
Wildlife Club Festival culminates with vibrant celebrations
This year’s North Rupununi Wildlife Club Festival culminated in a vibrant celebration of nature, culture, and conservation leadership. The festival, which concluded Tuesday, was launched…
Datadin urges more benefits for petroleum-related sectors
Attorney-at-Law and Member of Parliament Sanjeev Datadin has said that improvements to the Local Content Act must include greater benefits for petroleum-related sectors. He made…
Youths urged to prepare for jobs
President Dr Irfaan Ali is calling on parents to encourage their children to take advantage of the various education and training programmes being offered across…
Best effort urged as NGSA begins
The National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) 2025 began today, with students sitting English Papers I and II in the morning and Science Papers I and…