Feb 4, 2025
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121,000 Guyanese received cash grant
Some 121,000 Guyanese have already received their grants, said Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, as he defended the allocation of more than $40 million…
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121,000 Guyanese received cash grant
Some 121,000 Guyanese have already received their grants, said Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, as he defended the allocation of more than $40 million…
Police seeking 40 -year -old-man in beating death of teen girl
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is currently investigating an alleged murder committed on Janelly David, a 16-year-old girl from Barama Line, Baramita in the North…
CANU hosts advanced drone training to enhance national security and operational efficiency
As part of the Ministry of Home Affairs initiatives to improve security domestically, the Customs Anti-narcotics Unit (CANU) has completed a five day advantaged drone…
Technical, legal, privacy matters among issues preventing biometrics for elections 2025
Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Justice Claudette Singh has highlighted a number of issues preventing the introduction of biometrics for the upcoming national…
Teachers, welfare officers, others get training to support mental health, wellness in schools
The International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE), concluded training for teachers on Mental Health and Well-being at…
Budget 2025 allocates billions to cost of living relief, senior citizens, public assistance
A substantial amount of $42.8 billion has been budgeted in 2025 to ensure senior citizens enjoy their golden years in comfort. A report from the…
USA to remove Cuba from the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism … CARICOM wants financial, economic, and trade embargo lifted
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is pleased to note the decision of the Government of the United States of America, on 14 January 2025, to issue…
Guyana government tables massive $1.38 trillion budget …Maintains double digit growth despite fall in GDP expansion
Guyana has unveiled its largest budget since the addition of its oil resource at a whopping $1.38t, 20.6 percent larger than last year’s. Minister of…
CARICOM, ILO team up to launch free movement of Caribbean people consultancy
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, launched the consultancy: Free Movement of Persons in the CARICOM Region: Undertaking…
More body cameras to monitor, improve police-public interactions- Home Affairs Ministry
The Ministry of Home Affairs has procured an additional 500 body cameras to be used by security forces during interactions with the public. This now…
Chemical tanker detained in Venezuela with Guyanese flag not registered here-MARAD
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has advised that the chemical tanker, “Four Plus” bearing IMO No. 9203930, which was recently detained by Venezuelan authorities for…
Budget 2025 set for Friday … Community, people focused matters to get more attention
Among the many issues the government seeks to tackle within this year’s 2025 budget, community and people focused matters are among those to be placed…
UNHCR donates three boat engines to improve health access in Region 1
Health services in Region 1, is expected to get a significant boost with the donations of three new boat engines to improve transportation capabilities in…
Guyana extradites fugitive to US over DUI death
The Guyana government has extradited Parmanand Singh, a Guyanese citizen, to the United States of America (USA) to answer charges pertaining to vehicular accident which…