Mar 12, 2025
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Kwakwani to get new $248M airstrip
Access to the mining and logging village of Kwakwani in Region Ten will significantly improve with the construction of a new $248 million airstrip. The…
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Dharmic Sabha: alcohol and vulgarity have no place in Phagwah celebrations
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has expressed concern about events being advertised as celebrations of Phagwah, which carry messages promoting alcohol, vulgarity, and other activities…
75 Venezuelans intercepted and deported
Seventy-five Venezuelan nationals, including adults and children, were intercepted around 06:45 hrs on Monday by police ranks on mobile patrol in the vicinity of Abram…
$200M for farm roads in Mahaica, surrounding areas
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, has announced that over $200 million has been allocated for the construction of farm-to-market roads in the Mahaica/Mahaicony/Abary Scheme. The minister…
Electrification of public transportation as a solution
Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, is expected to push discussions on the electrification of public transport at the Transforming Transportation 2025 conference in Washington,…
Counsellor: mother abusing child a ‘cry for help’
With a growing number of cases such as child abuse and family violence recently, seasoned counsellor Linden Swaving believes that more emphasis should be placed…
2,400 students registered for digital learning
The introduction of digital learning in Guyana has received a very positive response, with 2,400 students now registered for the Guyana Digital School programme. This…
Labourer dies from stab wounds, suspect hospitalised
Police are investigating the alleged murder of Jonnah Pedro, 25, a labourer from Normandie, Brazil. The incident occurred around 19:30 hrs last evening at Karasabai…
Construction to begin on 15 more houses at Five Miles Housing Scheme
Construction will soon begin on 15 additional houses at the Five Miles Housing Scheme in Bartica, Region Seven. The contracts for this project were awarded…
Suriname’s Albert Ramdin elected OAS’s first Caribbean secretary general
The Organisation of American States on Monday elected Surinamese Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin as its new secretary general through 2030, taking over from Uruguayan diplomat…
Fisherman reportedly murdered, suspect in custody
Police are investigating the alleged murder of Umar Muqthar Jumai, called "Muggy," a 40-year-old fisherman from Grant, Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice. The incident reportedly occurred…
Norton pushes against ’realistic tide’ for biometrics
The main opposition party, the People’s National Congress (PNC), is not relenting in its call for the use of biometric technology in the upcoming elections.…
Trade barriers being addressed ahead of tri-state ferry launch
Private sector businesses eagerly await the launch of the much-anticipated tri-state ferry and are working diligently to address, in particular, trade barriers that could hinder…
Agreements signed to improve eye care, other services
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Malcolm Watkins, and representatives of local medical facilities today signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the $10,000…
Spotlight being placed on family violence, sexual offences
The Human Services and Social Security Ministry is advancing work on two pieces of legislation, which cater to family violence and sexual offences, said subject…
US unveils new app for ’self-deportations’
The Trump administration is repurposing a mobile application - originally created to facilitate asylum appointments - into a way for undocumented migrants already in the…