Apr 12, 2025
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Driver dies in Linden–Mabura Road accident
A 25-year-old man, identified as Mervin Williams, died on Friday in an accident along the ungazetted Linden–Mabura Road. According to a police report, Williams, the…
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Motorcyclist dies in collision on Nappi Trail Road
A 31-year-old motorcyclist, Hamlette Henrico of Nappi Village, tragically lost his life on Thursday evening following a collision along the Nappi Trail Road in Central…
Private sector hails swift response to foreign exchange market hiccups
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has welcomed the government’s injection of US$100 million into the foreign exchange market, calling it a timely and proactive move.…
US medical team performed close to 500 surgeries, including life- changing operation
The United States (US) Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 has concluded a two-week mission in Guyana, providing critical medical services to over 1,700…
$2B to aid farmers to cushion input costs
Farmers across Guyana are set to benefit from a $2 billion fertiliser subsidy, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance the agriculture sector…
Tourism Minister swats claims by fashion designer
Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Oneidge Walrond has rejected claims by US-based fashion designer Marrisa Wilson that the inaugural ORIGINS: Guyana Fashion Festival is based…
Woman dies in boat accident
A woman has reportedly died following a river mishap that occurred on Friday near De Veldt Village on the Berbice River. Police say the deceased…
Maimi University students to do stint at Iwokrama
The Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation will be accepting graduate students from Miami University, Ohio, USA, later this year through the Earth Expeditions…
Sawmills in proximity to Linden fire urged to temporarily cease operations
The Home Affairs Ministry and the Guyana Fire Service are urging sawmill operators in close proximity to the Waaldijk Sawmill at Amelia’s Ward, Linden, to…
From hope to home: Families celebrate house lot allocations
Stacy Burnette today walked out of the Arthur Chung Convention Centre all smiles, knowing that her dream of becoming a homeowner is closer to reality.…
Hope-like D&I structure for Canal Numbers 1 and 2
More than 9,800 acres of farmland between Canal Number 1 and Canal Number 2 Polders, West Bank of Demerara (WBD), will be serviced through the…
Linden sawmill fire isolated, says Home Affairs Ministry
Firefighters continue to respond to the large fire that broke out at the Waaldijk Sawmill in South Amelia’s Ward, Linden. In a statement issued this…
100 women to benefit from shade house projects
The government will work with 100 women in Canal Number One and Bagotsville, on the West Bank of Demerara, to develop shade houses aimed at…
England’s leading wicket-taker Anderson to be knighted
James Anderson, England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker, is to receive a knighthood for his services to cricket. Anderson, 42, retired from Test cricket last summer…
Guyana, Canada strengthen economic, commercial ties
Canada has reaffirmed its support for Guyana’s development agenda through the renewal of a bilateral agreement between the two nations. According to a joint press…
Authorities in Linden seek help as sawmill dumpsite fire continues to burn
Residents and officials in Linden are calling for national assistance, one day after a sawmill dumpsite fire continues to spread, amid fears that it might…