May 21, 2025
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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
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…
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 Navindra…
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…
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…
Derrick John: NTC a crucial platform for dialogue, empowerment and development planning
National Toshaos Council (NTC), Chairman Derrick John, has hailed the annual toshaos conference as an effective means for Indigenous people’s dialogue. Addressing scores of leaders…
Five Court of Appeal judges to be sworn in tomorrow
Five newly appointed judges will be officially sworn in tomorrow to serve on the Court of Appeal. The ceremony marks the single largest swearing-in of…
Ambassador Theriot: US will always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Guyana
The United States continues to fully support Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and is urging investors not to be deterred by Venezuela’s sabre-rattling, US Ambassador…
Advancing Amerindian land rights a top priority
Advancing Amerindian land rights is a top priority, said Amerindian Affairs Minister, Pauline Sukhai, who pointed out that significant strides have already been made in…
Police acted “reasonably” in arrest of Deon Jeffrey, says Nandlall
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has defended the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) action in detaining Deon Jeffrey, the 25-year-old contractor of Parfaite Harmony, West Bank Demerara,…
Groundbreaking ceremony for Corentyne Bridge likely soon
The sod-turning event which will mark the start of construction for the long-awaited Corentyne River Bridge connecting Guyana and Suriname is likely to take place…
Gudakesh Motie named Tourism Brand Ambassador
Guyanese and West Indies cricketer Gudakesh Motie has been appointed as an official Tourism Brand Ambassador for Guyana, marking a significant move to bridge sports…
GDF strengthens visibility on border
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) continues to increase its visibility in key areas within the country’s remote regions in response to Venezuela’s aggression. As part…