Jun 19, 2025
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TVET expo showcases skills to power Guyana’s future
The Ministry of Education’s TVET Fair & Exposition concluded today after two days of placing the spotlight on the power and potential of technical and…
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Minister Todd to UN: Socio-economic reform must be central to peacebuilding
Prioritising only political solutions in conflicts where poverty and underdevelopment feature prominently will not lead to comprehensive and sustainable peace. This view was expressed by…
Hairdresser charged with beating man and young daughter
Tawana Hamlet, a 28-year-old hairdresser from Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara, has been arrested and charged by officers at Cove and John Police Station with…
School opening delayed for September 1 polls
Education Minister Priya Manickchand has confirmed that the new school term will not begin on September 1, 2025, the date set for the General and…
Crime reporting app to boost police responsiveness
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has renewed the government's call for greater personal responsibility on Guyana’s roadways as it prepares to launch the “Secure-I” digital…
Berbice Assizes: Nine persons to stand trial for murder
A total of 49 individuals charged with murder are among the 59 remanded inmates at the New Amsterdam Prison who are set to face trial…
Financial Analyst: Lack of ring-fencing a positive trade-off
Financial Analyst Joel Bhagwandin has contended that the lack of ring-fencing is serving Guyana positively, as it is a key driver behind the country’s ramped-up…
Daren Sammy talks up returning Shamar Joseph
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy is excited to see Shamar Joseph return to the international stage and was hugely impressed by the showing in…
Walton-Desir’s resignation comes as a surprise to Norton
Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has confirmed the departure of key People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) member Amanza Walton-Desir. In a telephone interview with Ignite News…
Small contractors in Linden embracing entrepreneurship
A new era of opportunity has begun for small contractors in Linden, Region Ten, who have used government fixed-rate road contracts to launch and expand…
GECOM approves key election officers
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has taken another step forward in its preparations for upcoming elections, with several critical administrative matters addressed during its statutory…
PNCR star politician resigns from party
Opposition MP Amanza Walton-Desir has resigned from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR). One week ago, in a Facebook post, she criticised the lack of…
Traffic diversions implemented on East Bank Demerara to ease congestion
Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, on Tuesday announced the implementation of critical traffic diversions along a heavily trafficked section of the East Bank Demerara…
Boys need constant monitoring, says educator
Single-parent households, lack of father’s involvement, and a school system that is not fully designed for them are some of the major issues confronting boys,…
Guyana’s oil sector strongly insulated from global price shocks, says analyst
Even if global oil prices plunge below US$50 per barrel, Guyana’s oil sector will remain in the black. That is according to financial analyst Joel…
Caribbean Creators Summit to empower Guyana’s digital talent
Young content creators in Guyana are about to receive a powerful boost to their digital ambitions. On June 21st and 22nd, the Caribbean Content Creators…
TVET fair seeks to inspire next generation of builders and innovators
With an intensified push to empower Guyana’s next generation of builders, innovators, and entrepreneurs, the Ministry of Education today opened its landmark Technical and Vocational…
AAG gears up for thrilling senior National Athletics Championships
The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) is promising fireworks on the track and in the field as excitement builds for this year’s Senior National Championships,…