May 23, 2025
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Guyana helping Trinidad and Tobago revive rice industry
Trinidad is set to revitalise its rice industry, drawing inspiration from the significant successes of Guyana’s rice sector. A statement from the twin-island republic’s Ministry…
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Prime Minister describes Norton’s presentation in House as ’most unpatriotic’
Prime Minister Mark Phillips has described Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton’s presentation in Parliament today as “most unpatriotic,” as he firmly rebuffed criticisms levelled against the…
Offensive songs: Hits and Jams Entertainment, Baby Skello yet to meet ERC
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has reported that Hits and Jams Entertainment has not responded to a request to meet with the commission regarding an…
Liliendaal Pump Station doubles drainage capacity, brings relief to Thousands
Residents of several East Coast Demerara communities are now benefiting from enhanced flood protection following the recent commissioning of the $1.54 billion Liliendaal pump station.…
Guyana only country in the world that produces all the food it needs, study finds
Out of 186 countries, only Guyana produces enough food to self-sufficiently feed all its citizens without foreign imports, according to new research. The study, published…
Solar farm project to boost employment in Linden
A number of women and youth from the mining community of Linden will be empowered through employment opportunities, when the 15 megawatt solar farm facility…
Guyanese businesses encouraged to tap into Afreximbank opportunities
President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith, has urged the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to meet with organisations and businesses…
Private Sector Commission prepares for key observer role in 2025 elections
The newly appointed chairman of Guyana’s Private Sector Commission (PSC), Gerald Gouveia Jr., says the body is preparing to play an observer role in the…
Audits raise $279M in disputed oil costs, third report under review
After raising concerns over more than US$279 million in oil expenses claimed by ExxonMobil and its partners following audits of the Stabroek Block, the government…
Demerara Bank cuts loan rate, slashes fees
Demerara Bank has announced a major reduction in its Home Loan interest rate, now offering a competitive five per cent rate for loan amounts up…
Michelle Nicholas: ‘When women unite, they change the world’
The 25 Influential Women Leaders Award (25IWLA) recognised 25 outstanding women leaders from the public, private, and non-profit sectors at its Sixth Annual Awards Ceremony,…
Guyana Global Super League looks to fill Champions League T20 vacuum
More than 10 years after the Champions League T20 — a tournament that brought domestic T20 franchises together — a similar tournament that was successfully…
Contract signed for US$22.58M 15-megawatt solar farm in Linden
Linden is leading the way in sustainable energy, as a contract was signed today for the establishment of a 15-megawatt solar farm in the community.…
Minister Benn ‘talks up’ need for diversity in security forces
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has reiterated the importance of diversity within the country’s security forces. He stressed the point during his presentation on the…
Boosting efficiency in justice: Five Court of Appeal judges sworn in
Five judges were today appointed to the Court of Appeal and will begin work on tackling the backlog of cases. Justice Jo-Ann Barlow, Justice…
Over $14B disbursed to Amerindian communities, more support announced
More than $14 billion has been disbursed to Amerindian communities over the last three years through the Carbon Credit initiative, with continued support set for…
Gouveia Jr. elected PSC chairman; Smith makes history as first female vice chair
Gerald Gouveia Jr., Director of Roraima Airways Limited, has been elected Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) of Guyana following the organisation’s 33rd Annual…
Mahaicony man dies in Bee Hive accident
A 28-year-old man from Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, lost his life in a fatal accident on Tuesday night along the Bee Hive public road, East…