Mar 6, 2025
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Minister Benn urges focus on rehabilitation of prisoners, warns against cruelty
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn today encouraged senior officers of the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) to pay keen attention to the rehabilitation of male prisoners.…
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Government, Lindsayca/CH4 move forward with arbitration
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will be the arbitrator in the dispute between the Government of Guyana and Lindsayca/CH4 (LNDCH4), the US contractor building…
Drivers to be changed for deaths of LBI woman, Little Diamond man
Police have received legal advice to charge 21-year-old Marshall Allicock of Earl’s Court, La Bonne Intention (LBI) for causing the death of 60-year-old Salima Heeralal,…
Guyana requests ICJ to stop Venezuela’s planned election in Essequibo
Guyana has filed a Request for the indication of provisional measures in the case concerning the Arbitral Award of October 3, 1899 against Venezuela, following…
Major illegal gold smuggling operations disrupted, over $26M seized
In a major intelligence-led joint operation conducted on Wednesday in Lethem, Region Nine, officers of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) successfully intercepted an illegal…
Solar Alliance ready to support Guyana’s renewable energy agenda
International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director General Designate, Ashish Khanna, has reiterated the organisation’s commitment to assisting Guyana with system optimisation and expert guidance in expanding…
President Ali extends love, compassion on Lent
President Dr Irfaan Ali has re-emphasised the significance of the season of Lent as a period for reflection and drawing closer to God. In a…
Guyana records 14 per cent reduction in recidivism
The Guyana Prison Service has recorded a 14 per cent reduction in recidivism and credits this success to a multi-pronged approach that includes behavioural modification…
Sheriff Security guard ’accidentally’ shoots self in foot, firearm seized
Police have seized the service firearm from Lionel Duke, 22, a Supernumerary Constable employed by Sheriff Security, after he claimed he accidentally shot himself in…
Public investments transforming Monkey Mountain
The transformation of Monkey Mountain in Region Eight is rapidly unfolding, with millions of dollars the government has invested to create employment opportunities for youths…
Local company Morgan’s Investment capitalising on booming business environment
Less than five years after its incorporation, the Guyanese welding and fabrication company, Morgan’s Investment Inc., has achieved dual ISO certification: ISO 9001:2015 in Quality…
Students, teachers, parents of Mae’s to receive counselling
The Human Services and Social Security Ministry will provide counselling for the children, parents, and teachers affected by the fire that ravaged Mae’s Schools in…
Christians observe Ash Wednesday
Christians today observe Ash Wednesday, which signals the start of Lent/Lenten season, a period of prayer, fasting, renewal, penance and sacrifice. The season will last…
India to provide solar power to a government building
India has pledged its commitment to providing solar power to a government building in Guyana under a new project, with plans to replicate the initiative…
Vice President Jagdeo conferred with Sustainable Development Leadership Award
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo was today conferred with the Sustainable Development Leadership Award at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2025 being held in New…
Mae’s students preparing for NGSA, CSEC to get assistance
A massive fire broke out this morning at Mae’s Schools in Subryanville, Georgetown, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky, visible from a great…