Mar 24, 2025
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Guyana advances in anti-corruption efforts
Guyana has successfully completed its second review cycle under the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), which took the form of an in-situ visit. According…
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Patient care being transformed in Region Six
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Training Programme, launched in Region Six, will see more than 200 persons participating over the next four months to support…
Trump says any country buying Venezuelan oil will face a 25 per cent tariff
President Donald Trump said Monday that he will impose tariffs of 25 per cent on any nation that purchases oil from Venezuela. “Venezuela has been…
GDF contingent arrives in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
The main contingent of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) arrived today in St. Vincent and the Grenadines to support rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of…
GCCI calls for establishment of development bank
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has called for the development of proper financial markets, the strengthening of the stock market, and the…
More than 9,000 eligible for GOAL academic programmes 2025
Despite a recent hiccup that may have caused some concern for the promising Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) programme, around 10,000 individuals have applied…
1,900 students selected alternate universities as GOAL,ISDC,Staffordshire part ways
Some 1,900 students affected by the fallout between the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), the International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC), and the University of…
Stern warning issued to Region Six concrete suppliers
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has issued a stern warning to Region Six suppliers whose trucks are spilling concrete on roadways. He stated that those…
Jagdeo outlines PPP’s accomplishments, warns against opposition’s fake promises
Hailing the strength and unity of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo expressed confidence in the party’s return to power in…
Jagdeo: Cash grant will continue if PPP wins upcoming elections
General Secretary of the People's Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, confirmed today that the government's $100,000 cash grant programme will continue if the party…
Demerara, Berbice and Wismar bridges to be toll-free from August 1
President Irfaan Ali today announced that crossing the Demerara, Berbice, and Wismar bridges will be free of cost, effective 1 August 2025. He made the…
President Ali to lead PPP into upcoming elections
People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo today announced that President Dr Irfaan Ali will be the party’s presidential candidate in the upcoming…
Young lawyer dies in early morning accident on Sheriff Street
A young Attorney, Akil Johnson, 27, of South Ruimveldt, died in a fatal accident early this morning at the intersection of Sheriff and Dadanawa Streets,…
Commissioner Hicken ’tells all’ in ’Reflections on my journey’
Commissioner of the Guyana Police Force, Clifton Anthony Hicken, on Saturday launched his much-anticipated book, "Reflections on my Journey". The publication is a deeply personal…
Overheating of outdated electrical panels reportedly caused Critchlow fire
The fire at Critchlow Labour College on Saturday was reportedly caused by the overheating of outdated electrical panels, which sparked and ignited nearby combustible materials.…
Human Services and Social Ministry to become fully digitised
The Human Services and Social Ministry has developed an advanced new software platform called the Beneficiary Registry and Document Management System (BRDMS) as part of…