Aug 10, 2025
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Tourist arrivals in surge on stronger air links, diaspora travel
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce said Guyana recorded 242,655 visitor arrivals between January and July 2025, an 18 per cent increase from 205,646…
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Essequibo Muslim leaders back President Irfaan Ali for second term
Two prominent Muslim scholars from Region Two — Shaykh Faoud Mohamed and Moulana Yunus McLennan — have thrown their support behind President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan…
New marina to position Bartica as yachting and boating hub
Bartica’s waterfront is poised for a new wave of transformation, with President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday announcing plans for a second phase of…
Isuzu returns to Guyana with Marics as authorised dealer
Guyana’s automotive market received a major boost on Saturday evening with the official re-introduction of the Isuzu brand through Marics and Company Limited, now the…
Easiest and safest crossings with bridges to be built at Kurupukari and Puruni
Residents of Region Seven are set to benefit over the next five years, with plans to construct major bridges at Kurupukari and Puruni, President Dr…
Close to 5,000 Amerindians employed as CSOs
Nearly 5,000 Amerindians are now employed as Community Service Officers (CSOs) under government programmes, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Friday. Addressing a PPP/C…
High Commission of India celebrates World Sanskrit Day and Raksha Bandhan
The High Commission of India, in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), the Ayush Information Cell, the Badrinauth Ashram Essequibo, and the Brahmakumaris…
Scores complete ‘Learn to Swim’ programme
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports has successfully wrapped up its ‘Learn to Swim’ programme in Region Six, a free initiative that allowed participants…
100,000 acres of agricultural land to be unlocked in Berbice
The government announced plans on Friday to unlock 100,000 acres of farmland in Berbice as part of a five-year strategy to boost the region’s agricultural…
Major cut in household costs, wealth creation planned for Wakenaam
President Irfaan Ali on Friday pledged to remove household burdens and create wealth for residents of Wakenaam, outlining a series of investments aimed at transforming…
Soaring to new heights: JAGS Aviation expands fleet with two Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft
The early morning sun had barely warmed the tarmac when two sleek, gleaming Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft descended from the skies and touched down in…
Sod turned for $708.6M polyclinic at Industry
The sod was turned today for the construction of a $708.6 million polyclinic at Industry, East Coast Demerara, that will serve not only Industry but…
Film festival opens with powerful Caribbean voices, regional collaborations
The 2025 edition of the Georgetown Film Festival officially opened on Thursday evening at St. Rose’s High School, launching three nights of compelling Caribbean cinema…
Jagdeo: PPP/C has plan for every region
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said the party has a plan to uplift every region in Guyana. Speaking at…
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…
From buses to bakery equipment: Lima Sands benefits from $33M in projects
The government has handed over four development projects worth $33 million to Lima Sands, Region Two, aimed at improving education, livelihoods, and community life. The…
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…
$38M nursery school commissioned at Batavia
The riverain community of Batavia in Region Seven marked a major milestone on Thursday with the commissioning of its first dedicated nursery school. For decades,…