Aug 8, 2025
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Relief for tourism, business sectors as Guyana excluded from US visa bond list
The tourism and business communities have welcomed the United States’ decision to exclude Guyana from its visa travel bond list. The bond requires nationals from…
Politics
AG disappointed 2020 fraud cases not concluded
AG disappointed 2020 fraud cases not concluded Several dates have been scheduled to ensure the timely hearing of ongoing 2020 election fraud cases brought against…
All eligible policemen and women will be promoted
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, on Thursday assured thousands of eligible policemen and women that they will receive promotions.…
GECOM urges vigilance amid rise in fake news ahead of election
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Wednesday warned of a rise in fake news and misinformation ahead of the country’s General and Regional Elections scheduled…
Disciplined Forces to vote on August 22
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is urging citizens to familiarise themselves with the voting process as members of the Disciplined Forces are set to cast…
Forward Guyana proposes budgeting at community level
The Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) today launched its official manifesto ahead of the 2025 General and Regional Elections, titled Contract With the People. The launch…
Four parties sign code to reject violence, hate speech ahead of Guyana elections
Four of the six political parties contesting Guyana’s upcoming General and Regional Elections have signed the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) Code of Conduct, pledging to…
APNU urges GECOM to prohibit photographing in polling booth
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has called on GECOM to ensure the public is informed that photographs and the use of cameras are prohibited…
$200M feed plant, industrial parks, road upgrades planned for East Coast
Some $200 million will be invested to establish a feed facility along the East Coast of Demerara, President Irfaan Ali said on Monday, as the…
PPP/C candidate dies while campaigning
The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) has expressed sadness and shock over the sudden passing of Daniel Williams, head teacher of Three Mile Secondary School…
APNU pledges greater support for New Amsterdam
The Partnership for National Unity (APNU) says the township of New Amsterdam, Berbice, will benefit from a significant increase in support if it wins the…
Special incentives, tourism expansion for Region 10
The government will roll out a special tourism incentive and investment strategy in Region 10 and prioritise tackling cost-of-living challenges, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said…
Jagdeo: Over 700 jobs created through road upgrades, with more business support ahead for Region 10 youths
Dr Shurdon Murray: Linden now ‘better and stronger’ More than $18 billion has been invested in road infrastructure in Guyana’s Region 10 over the past…
Dr Shurdon Murray: Linden now ‘better and stronger’
The mining town of Linden in Region 10 has become “better and stronger” in just five years under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government, Dr…
Cut in cost of living, more jobs, and investments for Region One
The gathering Greater focus will be placed on initiatives to further reduce costs for families, create more new job opportunities, and tackle long-standing challenges in…
Jagdeo: Afro-Guyanese remain centre of government’s development plans
Afro-Guyanese communities across Guyana remain at the centre of the PPP’s ongoing and future development plans, according to party General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. Speaking…