Jul 28, 2025
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From doubles to construction: Trini entrepreneurs ‘cashing in’ on Guyana’s economic boom
On East Grove Main Road, a busy stretch in Georgetown, Guyana, a doubles shed stands at the roadside. Overlooking the small tent is a MovieTowne…
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Businessman drops case against Venezuelan woman accused of theft
A Mon Repos businessman on Monday informed the court that he no longer wished to proceed with a criminal case against a Venezuelan woman who…
APNU says will engage Exxon on PSA in first 100 days in government
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is prepared to seek greater benefits for Guyanese regarding the oil and gas sector. Presidential Candidate Aubrey Norton…
Photo of Akawaio child earns Jasia Cornelius top spot in national contest
Jasia Cornelius has emerged as the winner of the highly anticipated Snap and Share 59 Photography Competition, cementing her place among Guyana’s most talented up-and-coming…
APNU touts skills training to tackle youth crime
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has blamed a significant portion of youth crime on the inability of young people to generate wealth due…
Regional health experts tackle emerging public health threats
The spotlight is on regional health security as Guyana plays host to a high-level workshop aimed at strengthening the Caribbean’s response to emerging public health…
Four Guyanese students awarded scholarships to study in China
Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat on Monday extended heartfelt congratulations to four exceptional Guyanese students who have been awarded full scholarships to pursue Bachelor’s degrees…
Kenneth Junior Douglas remanded on manslaughter charge
Kenneth Junior Douglas, a 21-year-old pork knocker from the Bladen Hall Squatting Area, East Coast Demerara, has been remanded to prison after being charged with…
Coaches Complete CONCACAF C License Programme
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance local football standards by honouring 12 coaches who have completed…
Guyana hands over new residence to CARICOM Secretary-General
Guyana has handed over a new official residence to CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett, ending a decades-long reliance on rented accommodation. President Irfaan Ali presented…
Karisparu Airstrip rebuilt for safer, cheaper travel
Air travel to the Amerindian village of Karisparu in Region Eight is now safer and more dependable following a $314.4 million upgrade to the community’s…
Great escape: Superb India defy England to keep series alive
India 358 (Sudharsan 61; Stokes 5-72) & 425-4 (Jadeja 107*, Gill 103, Sundar 101*) England 669 (Root 150, Stokes 141; Jadeja 4-134) India pulled off…
Gaskin says APNU+AFC drug bond deal was ’scampish’, early salary hike imprudent
Former Business Minister Dominic Gaskin has described the APNU+AFC coalition government’s rental of a house as a drug bond for $12.5 million per month as…
Cheaper gas, electricity for Guyanese households if re-elected, says vice president
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured residents of Region Two that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) remains committed to improving lives across Guyana. Outlining…
Digital payment system, transportation grant for pensioners
Senior citizens are set to benefit from a major digital upgrade as the government prepares to launch an electronic payment system aimed at improving the…
Laura George elected AFC’s Prime Ministerial candidate
The Alliance For Change (AFC) has elected indigenous rights advocate Laura George as its Prime Ministerial candidate for the upcoming September 1, 2025 General and…
Biodiversity Summit champions support for green investmen
As members of the Global Biodiversity Alliance advance their agenda, green taxonomy is emerging as one of the key smart financing techniques the group hopes…
First Lady’s initiative expands to 11 more orphanages, surpasses $100M investment
Another 11 orphanages are set to benefit from the launch of First Lady Arya Ali’s fourth phase of the Adopt-an-Orphanage Initiative, launched on Friday at…