Sep 30, 2026
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Region Eight communities being equipped to build their own roads
Communities in Region Eight are being equipped with heavy machinery and trained operators to take on road works themselves, as the government expands a programme…
Development
From bamboo trails to better roads: East Bank Berbice experiencing new era of development
Communities on the East Bank of Berbice are entering a new chapter of development, with improved roads, electricity and rehabilitated canals replacing the narrow bamboo-lined…
Shipping industry seeks greater port efficiency as Guyana’s trade volumes grow
The Shipping Association of Guyana (SAG) is calling for continued improvements in port operations and cargo-handling processes as rising economic activity increases demands on the…
Demerara Bank puts more services at customers’ fingertips
Demerara Bank customers can now open accounts, apply for loans, pay bills and transfer money without completing physical forms or visiting a branch. The bank…
$1B New Amsterdam market upgrade begins
Work has started on a $1.029 billion redevelopment of the New Amsterdam Market, which promises more space for vendors and improved conditions without forcing them…
Finance Minister signs Commencement Order for Guyana Development Bank
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr Ashni Singh has signed the Commencement Order to operationalise the Guyana Development…
Works on Lot 2 of Corentyne highway expansion ahead of schedule
Works on Lot 2 of the Palmyra to Moleson Creek Road Expansion Project are advancing steadily, with the drainage network on both sides of the…
Entrepreneurs welcome interest-free loans, see Development Bank as catalyst for expansion
Small business owners across Guyana have welcomed the government’s latest move to expand access to financing, following the tabling of a series of financial measures…
Guyana unveils Caribbean science and innovation hub to modernise agriculture
Guyana has launched a Caribbean Sustainable Agriculture Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Hub in partnership with Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation…
Guyana, Saudi delegation discuss beef production, Skeldon sugar revival
Guyana stepped up efforts to attract foreign investment in the agriculture sector on Wednesday, holding talks with a Saudi delegation on expanding beef production and…
G Mining Ventures ramps up hiring, 2,500 jobs available as operations expand
G Mining Ventures Guyana Inc. on Saturday brought its career fair to New Amsterdam, Berbice, as part of efforts to fill an estimated 2,500 jobs…
US Embassy ready to help Linden businesses connect with US partners, explore investment opportunities
A team from the United States (US) Embassy’s Department of Commerce has signalled its willingness to help businesses in Linden connect with American partners and…
App linking farmers to market information, support services launched
The Farmers Connect App, a digital platform linking farmers with extension officers, market information, and technical support, has been officially launched by the Ministry of…
Neurospine Services to invest $1B in neurological centre, 50 jobs expected
Neurospine Services Inc. will invest almost $1 billion in a state-of-the-art neurological institute and rehabilitative centre in Guyana, creating more than 50 new jobs, the…
Government boosts hinterland skills development With training graduation in Orealla
The government’s push to expand technical skills training in hinterland and remote communities advanced this week as 35 residents of Orealla, East Corentyne, received official…
Foulis Learning Centre commissioned to support education and community development
The Honourable Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, on Monday afternoon officially commissioned the Foulis Learning Centre, a $27 million investment aimed at expanding access to…
89,000 Region Three residents now accessing safe, treated water
Some 89,000 residents in Region Three now have access to safe, treated water following a $8.8 billion investment in seven new treatment plants, as part…
Three new secondary schools for Region Three
Students in Region Three are set to benefit from the opening of three new secondary schools, with two opening within the next few weeks. With…