Apr 16, 2025
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Guyana pushes for US tariff talks
The Government of Guyana has reiterated its interest in meeting with US administration to discuss the recently imposed 38 per cent trade tariff on Guyanese…
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Vehicle owners could face licence suspension due to errant drivers
Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh said vehicle owners who are not the drivers of motor vehicles that are breaching the speed limits are liable for paying…
Smoke being contained as efforts continue to extinguish Linden sawmill fire
Efforts are currently underway to contain the smoke emanating from the fire at the Waaldijk Sawmill in Linden which started more than a week ago.…
Legal definition of woman is based on biological sex, UK supreme court rules
The UK supreme court has ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act refer to a biological woman and biological sex, in…
Origins Guyana Fashion Festival set to debut with 40 designers
Thirty-one local designers and nine international designers will participate in the Origins Guyana Fashion Festival, which is set to take place from 2–4 May in…
Over 760 nursing assistants join healthcare sector
The Health Ministry on Tuesday graduated over 760 individuals as nursing assistants, further strengthening the country’s demanding and expanding healthcare sector with increased human resources.…
Guyana-based insurers meet CARICOM on regional ferry matters
A group of 10 insurance companies operating out of Guyana recently met with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to discuss cross-border insurance solutions and legal requirements…
ERC calls on all to support fight for reparations
Chairman of the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC), Shaikh Moeenul Hack, has issued a call for everyone to be involved in advancing the cause of people…
Over 30 visually impaired persons to receive business training
Over 30 visually impaired individuals will benefit from training in entrepreneurship and small business management through the Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities…
Street lights, security cameras for Region Three
Street lights and security cameras will be installed at strategic locations in Region Three, President Dr Irfaan Ali assured residents during a recent meeting at…
Guyana welcomes arrival of ONE GUYANA FPSO
Guyana has officially welcomed the arrival of the ONE GUYANA Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, marking a major milestone in the country’s expanding…
Witter withdrew at short notice from UN forum
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has stated that it will not be distracted from its work in light of negative comments regarding its Chairman’s participation…
Thriving VChart targets young Guyanese on job market
Over 100 jobs are expected to be made available to Guyanese as one of the newest Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) agencies, VChart Services, prepares to…
Ghalee Khan remanded for murder of ex-girlfriend
Ghalee Khan, 47, a businessman of Lot 233 Henry Avenue, Lamaha Springs, Georgetown, was today remanded to prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Marissa…
100 young entrepreneurs equipped with ‘green skills’
One hundred youth entrepreneurs are now equipped with sustainable, eco-friendly business management skills through the ENGAGE Project – a pilot initiative implemented to support a…
Guyana creates buzz at World Expo in Japan
Guyana has made a remarkable impression on the opening day of World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, drawing an estimated 22,000 visitors to its national…