Mar 22, 2025
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New Charity Wharf to feature floating dock, accommodate larger vessels
A new $880 million multi-purpose wharf is being constructed in Charity, Region Two, to replace the current dilapidated port facility. Minister of Public Works, Bishop…
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Sod turned for $831M polyclinic in Campbellville
President Dr Irfaan Ali, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony, and several other government officials this morning turned the sod for the construction of a GY$831…
Listen to children when they complain about abuse, urges Minister Persaud
In light of numerous cases of child abuse being reported in Guyana, Minister of Human Services and Social Protection, Vindhya Persaud, is advising parents and…
Jagdeo: All Guyanese abroad, including ‘Melly Mel’, entitled to assistance
Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has reaffirmed that all Guyanese citizens, regardless of their location, are…
Jagdeo: Greater enforcement actions needed against gold smuggling
The government wants to see greater enforcement actions against gold smuggling in Guyana, said Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. The Vice President made these remarks…
Development of women entrepreneurs a primary focus, says new GCCI president
The first female president elected to serve the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith, has stated that one of her main focuses…
Fire destroys Critchlow Labour College
An early morning fire has caused significant damage to the auditorium and other areas on the ground floor of the longstanding tertiary institution, Critchlow Labour…
Man sentenced to two years for attempted ATM fraud
A Parika man was sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of attempting to defraud an ATM using illegal devices. Tulsie Ramprashad,…
Enhancing green spaces: $600M national tree-planting project launched
The government, through the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), launched a $600 million National Tree-Planting Project on Friday to enhance green spaces and promote environmental awareness.…
$43M mammogram machine commissioned at Suddie Hospital
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, today commissioned a state-of-the-art mammogram machine at the Suddie Hospital, Region Two, marking a significant step in expanding breast cancer…
Kathy Smith elected first woman GCCI president
Kathy Smith was elected President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Friday, making history as the first woman to hold the…
Bright socks, big message as Guyana observes World Down Syndrome Day
Senior government officials joined in the observance of World Down Syndrome Day, marked on 21 March each year, supporting this year’s theme: “Improve Our Support…
Jetblue expands service with second daily flight between Georgetown and New York
JetBlue Airways will introduce a second daily flight between Georgetown (GEO) and New York (JFK), effective 12 June 2025, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA)…
Guyana’s sovereignty non-negotiable, says President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has declared that Guyana will not be negotiating its sovereignty, as it is prepared to defend every inch of its territory…
No elections meeting in Essequibo by Venezuela, toshaos confirm
The National Toshaos Council (NTC) has strongly rejected claims by Diosdado Cabello, General Secretary of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), that Venezuela has…
Chief Education Officer apologises for “insensitive” textbook materials
The Ministry of Education’s Chief Education Officer (CEO), Saddam Hussain, has issued an apology for insensitive content found in the textbook Guyanese in the World…