May 16, 2025
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Jagdeo frowns at Norton’s snub of Amna Ally
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has criticised the leader of the People’s National Congress (PNC), Aubrey Norton, for his…
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Jagdeo poses a few questions to Norton
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has posed a series of pointed questions to Opposition Leader and…
Jagdeo: Central Bank equipped to tackle forex pressure
The Central Bank is well equipped to respond to any foreign currency shortages, Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Bharrat Jagdeo,…
Oil spill from vessel alongside DST Wharf
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) is responding to an oil spill incident involving the Motor Vessel AROYAT, IMO #9151395, which is moored alongside the Demerara…
GDF Chief vows vigilance amid Venezuelan border attacks
Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, said the army will remain vigilant on the border shared with Venezuela in light…
Over 4,000 kits distributed to curb dengue surge in Region Six
The Ministry of Health has distributed more than 4,000 test kits over the last week in Region Six to increase its dengue fever testing capacity.…
GPHC refutes woman’s stillbirth claims, refers case to police
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has formally reported to the Guyana Police Force a case involving serious allegations made by a woman identified as…
GDF Air Corps boosted with new aircraft
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has made a significant advancement in its Air Corps' recapitalisation and modernisation programme with the acquisition of a new Tecnam…
Nandlall warns against unmaintainable precedence
Amid calls to involve various international police agencies in the investigation into the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge, Attorney General Anil Nandlall stated that the…
Guyana condemns attacks on GDF troops, demands thorough investigation
Guyana has strongly condemned the attacks on Guyana Defence Force (GDF) troops by armed men in civilian clothing on the Venezuelan shore shortly after midnight…
Targeted training, new wave of patriotism needed in face of Venezuela aggression
Chairman of the Region Three Private Sector Inc, Halim Khan, is calling for increased action to address Venezuela’s threats to Guyana’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.…
Talks advance for mental health court
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is collaborating with the Ministry of Legal Affairs and the judiciary to establish a mental health court.…
GDF troops attacked by armed men on Venezuelan shore, no injuries reported
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has reported that within the past 24 hours, armed men in civilian clothing on the Venezuelan shore along the Cuyuni…
Parag opens NDC office, stresses importance of field work
A brand-new $18.3 million building to house the No. 64-74 Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) in Region Six was officially commissioned today by Local Government and…
Guyana turning the tide on mental health challenges
Guyana is making significant strides in tackling challenges associated with mental health, owing to the dedicated and collaborative efforts of officials on the ground, tasked…
63 Region Five youths equipped with leadership skills
Some 63 students and teachers from Region Five graduated on Saturday from the Guyana Centre for Civic Engagement’s (GyCCE) YOUthEngage592 Leadership Training Programme, funded by…
Women Leaders Award: Recognising and empowering women across industries
Some 125 pioneering Guyanese women have been inducted into the 25 Influential Women Leaders Award (25IWLA) network, a community dedicated to empowering women leaders across…
Major infrastructure projects boost hinterland connectivity
Travel to Guyana’s hinterland has become easier and more reliable following a major government initiative to improve infrastructure, with new roads, bridges, and airstrips constructed…