May 24, 2025
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Essequibo Coast now has 87 per cent access to clean, treated water
With the commissioning of the massive $1.2 billion Onderneeming Water Treatment Plant in Red Village, Onderneeming, Region Two, the Essequibo Coast now enjoys 87 per…
Guyana
President to Venezuela: ’Don’t cross the fence — we are peaceful, but not weak’
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reiterated the call for the Venezuelan Government to respect Guyana’s internationally recognised borders. Guyana’s borders were established by the…
House approves $57.5 billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill
The National Assembly on Friday approved a $57.5 billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill to support ongoing development initiatives across the country. The bill was piloted by…
Support for women to convert skills into viable enterprises
The Human Services and Social Security Ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) to enhance financial…
Adrianna Younge’s case: Government reaffirms transparency in investigation, decries spreading of misinformation
The Government has reiterated its commitment to full transparency in the investigation into the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, whose body was discovered in the…
Media Summit hears: News industry must innovate with a human-first approach
The President of Innovation Media Consulting Group, Juan Senor, says the news industry must innovate with a human-first approach, especially in a world increasingly shaped…
Travellers to CJIA urged to plan ahead amid weekend road works, possible delays
Travellers to Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) this weekend could face delays of up to four hours due to overnight road works on the East…
President Ali to outline bold vision for Guyana’s future in Independence address
As Guyana prepares to celebrate its 59th year of independence on Monday, President Dr Irfaan Ali will deliver a national address from Albion, Region Six—signaling…
Brazilian national charged for illegal possession of gold
Osmil Costa Da Silva, a Brazilian national of 111 Mile Mahdia, Region Eight, was on Friday charged with Possession of Gold by a Person Not…
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…
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…
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…