Apr 10, 2025
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Two missing after boating accident on Corentyne River
Two persons are missing following a boating accident on the Corentyne River, police have reported. According to a police report, at about 12:00 hrs on…
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NIS will not go bankrupt, pensions will increase, assures Jagdeo
The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) will remain sustainable with significant cash injections from the State, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday. This move…
Local government bodies equipped to provide better services
Local government bodies are now better equipped to focus on tasks such as enhancing cemeteries and improving community garbage collection. This is according to Guyana's…
Big Relief: Parents welcome waiver of fees for CSEC, CAPE
The initiative by President Dr Irfaan Ali for the government to cover the cost of at least eight Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) subjects for…
Government to engage exporters on US tariffs
The Government of Guyana will meet with exporters to discuss any potential effects of the US tariffs, particularly those impacting the agriculture sector. This is…
Michelle Obama dismisses divorce rumours
Michelle Obama has spoken out against rumours that her marriage to Barack Obama might be in trouble. The former first lady has not accompanied her…
Trump steps back from all-out trade war
For days, Donald Trump and his White House team had insisted they were fully committed to their decision to impose sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens…
Edghill issues ultimatum to Kwakwani road contractors
Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill has issued a one-week ultimatum to two contractors responsible for concrete roadworks in Kwakwani, Region 10, warning that failure…
Access to financing for farmers, agro-processors
Farmers and agro-processors are being encouraged to take advantage of small business loans specifically designed to suit their needs. At the recent Farmers-to-Business Symposium held…
Fire Service needs shift in operational culture, says Benn
Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn, has called on the leadership and command of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) to initiate a shift in its operational…
$10B relief for elderly with insufficient NIS contributions
President Dr Irfaan Ali today announced a one-off payment for National Insurance Scheme (NIS) contributors who did not meet the required number of contributions to…
5th edition of energy conference billed for February 17-20, 2026
The fifth edition of the Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo (GECSCE) is scheduled to take place from 17 to 20 February 2026 at…
Guyana reaffirms commitment to peaceful coexistence, regional integration
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, has reiterated Guyana’s overarching position of maintaining peaceful coexistence with all its neighbours, including Venezuela, while reaffirming that the…
GECOM cites breaches of professional conduct for non-renewal of legal officer’s contract
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has confirmed that the employment contract of its Legal Officer, Kurt Da Silva, was not renewed following a majority decision…
Guyanese company Express International among top global outsourcers
Express International Inc., a premier business process outsourcing (BPO) provider, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first and only 100 per cent Guyanese-owned…
GRA can conduct post audits, Attorney General confirms
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has pointed out that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is empowered to conduct “post audits” of transactions in an effort to…