Apr 29, 2026
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Simon pushes investment and innovation to drive Linden growth
Region Ten Tourism Committee Chairman, Laurence Simon, has urged leaders in the Linden community to embrace innovation, investment and inspiration as pillars for growth. Highlighting…
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Aviation training school achieves international Gold Standard recognition
The Civil Aviation Training School (CATS) has been awarded Gold Standard status under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) TRAINAIR PLUS Programme, upgrading from its…
Linden Mayor seeks revenue alternatives amid shortfall
Mayor of Linden, Dominique Blair, has called for stronger collaboration and urgent financial support, warning that the town faces mounting fiscal pressure as it purses…
CARICOM warns against use of community platforms to legitimise territorial claims before the ICJ
CARICOM on Tuesday affirmed that community platforms and engagements should not be used, directly or indirectly, to advance or appear to legitimise territorial claims currently…
Dr Singh returns as Region Five Chamber president amid push for business growth
Dr Amarnauth Singh has been re-elected President of the Region No. 5 Chamber of Industry and Commerce at its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, as…
Elections fraud trial: Minister Anthony takes the stand; Mohamed and Hughes engage in fiery exchange
The election fraud case continued today before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, with testimony from Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony and former People’s…
Family of eight homeless after Glasgow fire
A family of eight has been left homeless after a fire, believed to have been deliberately set, destroyed their two-storey home on Tuesday morning. The…
President Ali writes CARICOM Chair over Venezuela’s Essequibo claim display
President Irfaan Ali has formally written to CARICOM Chairman and St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew, protesting Venezuela’s display of maps depicting Guyana’s…
Linden being positioned as corridor of opportunity, economic growth
Linden is being positioned as a corridor of opportunity and economic growth in Region Ten, following the hosting of the 2026 Business Exposition. The event,…
Op-ed: Guyana requires more pragmatic problem-solvers and fewer cynics
Recently, I posed a question to a colleague from Guyana: “Why do opposition parties refrain from recognising even a single achievement among the numerous transformational…
PSC condemns Venezuela map display in Barbados, urges firm CARICOM stance
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) on Monday condemned a “deliberate and provocative” display depicting Guyana’s Essequibo region as Venezuelan territory during a regional engagement in…
Proposal seeks up to 21 free days to reduce shipping costs, port bottlenecks
The government is seeking to reduce shipping costs as persistent delays at ports continue to drive up expenses for businesses. At the centre of…
47,000 customers to be regularised as GWI advances metering drive
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) intends to complete nationwide metering by the first quarter of 2028 in an accelerated move to discourage wastage and…
Guyana’s Rosanna Fung earns second place at Elite Malta bodybuilding event
Guyanese Rosanna Fung, the 2025 IFBB World Champion, has secured an impressive second-place finish at the IFBB Malta Pro Show, further strengthening her reputation…
Govt warns threats against CANU director will not succeed, vows full force of law
A video circulating on social media that appears to contain threats against a senior anti-narcotics official is under active investigation, the Ministry of Home…
IDB Invest to ramp up private sector financing in Guyana
The investment arm of the Inter-American Development Bank, IDB Invest, is accelerating capital investments in the local private sector, highlighting attractive, scalable ventures in the…