Mar 26, 2025
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Distribution of education cash grants begins May 12
The Ministry of Education will commence the distribution of its annual education cash grant, the Because We Care grant, on 12th May 2025. This announcement…
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Training, financial support offered to women-led businesses
Women-led businesses and entrepreneurs will benefit from training, mentorship, and financial support through the AccelerateHer 2025 initiative, a collaboration between the Centre for Local Business…
President sets course for Guyana’s economic, security growth by 2030
President Irfaan Ali has unveiled ambitious plans for Guyana under Vision 2030, aiming to transform the country into a fully digitalised and highly secure economy.…
US looks to Guyana and Suriname as alternative energy suppliers
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to discuss the strengthening of security cooperation with Guyana and the country’s energy potential when he meets…
TVET access expands with new US$1.9M centre in Hopetown
Guyana is advancing towards universal access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as the Ministry of Education expands its infrastructure to support skills…
Ignite News staff named ‘Best Debater’ in Speaker’s youth matchup
Moses Williams, 24, a staff member of Ignite News, has been named ‘Best Debater’ as the Speaker’s Regional Youth Debating Competition continued at the Chamber…
Suspect in Housing Ministry Annex break-in arrested
Police have arrested a male suspect caught on CCTV footage entering the Ministry of Housing Annex on the night of March 2, 2025. According to…
Guyana, Panama ink agreement to eliminate passenger re-screening
Guyana and Panama have signed an agreement to eliminate the re-screening of passengers travelling between the two countries. This follows a comprehensive aviation security assessment…
Guyana, Mount Sinai, Hess Corp extend $125M healthcare agreement
The Government of Guyana on Tuesday signed a five-year, $125 million extension of its national healthcare initiative with Mount Sinai and Hess Corporation, aimed at…
US wants to make sure Guyana has necessary security amid tensions with Venezuela
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will discuss energy security in the Caribbean, illegal immigration and dismantling of transnational criminal networks during a trip to…
Caribbean leaders to raise key issues with Rubio
Several matters of concern to regional leaders are likely to arise when United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in the Caribbean for…
CXC, CDB partner on Regional Parent-Teacher Association
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have announced a collaborative effort to establish a Regional Parent-Teacher Association (RPTA), an entity…
EXIM Bank offers financing for large-scale business projects
EXIM Bank, the official export credit agency of the United States (US), is offering medium- and long-term business financing solutions to Guyana for those interested…
Dominican Republic eager to strengthen ties with Guyana
Dominican Republic (DR) Ambassador to Guyana, Ernesto Torres-Pereyra, has hailed Guyana’s emerging oil economy as the most promising in the world and expressed enthusiasm about…
Students champion clean water and conservation
Students of the West Demerara Secondary School are advancing water purification methods through a sustainability initiative, as Recover Guyana, in partnership with The Greater Guyana…
UN commits to strengthening youth-focused initiatives in Guyana
United Nations (UN) Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Youth Affairs, Dr. Felipe Paullier, has affirmed his support for Guyana’s commitment to youth empowerment and the advancement…