Jun 12, 2025
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Financial analyst: Some 70,000 jobs created in past five years
Between 2021 and 2025, the government’s expansionary economic policies, coupled with strategic public investments in the infrastructure and social services sectors, led to the creation…
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Cattle farmer loses dozens of animals to floods
Flooding in the Cookrite Savannah, Region Six, has left a cattle farmer devastated and officials grappling for solutions. Farmer Rabindra Rabinauth said he lost 40…
Motorcyclist dies in Corentyne crash
A 35-year-old motorcyclist died on Wednesday evening in a fatal collision along the Dun Robin Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice. The deceased, Tameshwar Sukhcharan of Albion,…
Children’s Court opens in Charity
In a historic move toward reforming juvenile justice, the Judiciary of Guyana, in collaboration with UNICEF, has officially opened a Children’s Court at the Charity…
Daycare centres receive $200,000 grant
Ten daycare centres in Regions Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, and Ten have benefited from a $200,000 grant aimed at fostering enhanced learning environments.…
Guyana to introduce 9-valent HPV vaccine in cervical cancer fight
Guyana will transition from the quadrivalent to the 9-valent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as part of its national strategy to eliminate cervical cancer. The announcement…
Region Two steps up anti-dengue campaign amid rising cases
Amid the ongoing dengue outbreak affecting communities nationwide, Region Two authorities are intensifying their response and urging the public to remain proactive in preventing the…
Orinduik Marine comes on stream to support Guyana’s expanding offshore oil sector
A major addition to Guyana’s growing oil and gas sector was unveiled this afternoon with the official launch of Orinduik Marine Services. The launch took…
Former coalition government minister Sydney Allicock backs President Ali for second term
Leader of the Guyana Action Party (GAP) and former minister in the A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) government, Sydney Allicock,…
Seven Guyanese deported from US for crimes including grand larceny, sexual assault, and illegal entry
The Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed the deportation of seven nationals from the US on Tuesday in connection with a range of criminal offences,…
Fatal shooting of Clarke was committed by security guard
The fatal shooting of Rondell Clarke on Sunday at Foulis, East Coast Demerara, was committed by security guard Messiah Mussendeen, police say. Investigators recovered a…
Ravens fall short in Kreyol Basketball final
The Ravens Basketball Club wrapped up an impressive campaign at the Kreyol Basketball Festival with a hard-fought 87–73 loss to GCB of Guadeloupe in the…
Challenge to election law a ‘fishing expedition’, says Attorney General
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has shot down attempts to challenge a law governing the holding of elections, stating that Guyana’s electoral process is governed by…
Nandlall swats claim he’s GECOM’s legal adviser
Legal Affairs Minister and Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall has clarified that he is not a legal adviser to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). He,…
End of hardship as $35M water system commissioned at Hobodeia
Residents of the riverine community of Hobodeia are celebrating a major improvement in their daily lives with the commissioning of a new $35 million water…
$2.5B to improve D&I in Pomeroon
Some $2.5 billion will be invested to upgrade vital drainage and irrigation infrastructure in the Upper and Lower Pomeroon River regions, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha…
Investments positively impacting hinterland communities
Head of the Hinterland Affairs Committee and Regional Councillor Melrose Henry has expressed profound gratitude on behalf of Region Two’s indigenous communities for the government’s…
Courses unveiled to strengthen regional security forces
The Regional Security System Training Institute (RSS TI) has announced a comprehensive training schedule for 2025, unveiling 42 specialised courses aimed at strengthening the capacity…