Mar 13, 2025
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Minister Persaud: Women and girls centre of empowerment
Women and girls are at the centre of empowerment, said the Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud. Minister Persaud made the remarks…
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Fans mourn passing of legendary Jamaican artist Cocoa Tea
Fans around the world are currently mourning and paying tribute to the popular veteran Jamaican artist, Cocoa Tea, who died on Tuesday. The 65-year-old singer-songwriter,…
Aviation training being taken to new heights
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is moving ahead with plans to turn the Civil Aviation Training School at Timehri into a significant income earner.…
Easy commute soon for East Bank residents
Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal has assured residents of ‘AA’ Eccles, East Bank Demerara (EBD), that the new Great Diamond to Craig road project…
$191M upgrade for JC Chandisingh School
Education Minister Priya Manickchand on Wednesday turned the sod for the construction of a new block at the JC Chandisingh Secondary School in East Berbice-Corentyne,…
Guyana explores deal with Suriname to build gas-powered industrial hub
Guyana President Irfaan Ali is exploring a partnership with Suriname to build a gas-powered industrial hub as he works to fortify his nation’s economy, which…
Brothers charged with assaulting cops, property damage
Two brothers were on Wednesday charged with multiple offences after a viral video showed them assaulting two police officers. According to a Police release,…
No more visa-free entry to UK for TT nationals, after asylum surge
The UK Government has announced today that with immediate effect, all nationals of Trinidad and Tobago will need a visa before travelling to the UK,…
Ogle-Eccles Road project nears completion
Traffic congestion will soon be a thing of the past for commuters travelling between the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara, as construction of…
Serious crimes decrease by 42 per cent, says Hicken
Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken on Wednesday said that the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has seen a 42 per cent decrease in serious crimes, as…
Thousands to receive land titles for properties under defunct co-ops
Thousands of land titles will be issued to citizens whose properties are tied up in defunct co-op societies, said Attorney General Anil Nandlall. The Ministry…
Minister Benn: treason charge for anyone backing Essequibo annexation
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has stated that anyone elected through fraudulent elections organised by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will be charged with treason. The…
Challenge police promotions in court, Nandlall tells detractors
The legitimacy of the recent police promotions continues to be debated in some quarters, and Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall is advising that those who…
Regional leaders push back against policy targeting Cuban medical missions
At least two prominent Caribbean leaders have expressed reservations about US President Donald Trump’s policy targeting the overseas operations of Cuba’s medical missions. Earlier this…
Guyana considers plan to refine oil in US, import fuel
Guyana is considering a plan to export crude oil to the United States for refining and to bring back fuel for domestic supply and possibly…
Investments in housing, water changing lives in Region Five
Water infrastructure upgrades, as well as the allocation of some 1,900 house lots in Region Five over the past four years, have been transforming the…