Apr 17, 2025
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Jagdeo: Coalition lacks credibility, talks were bound to fail
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo today contended that the coalition talks between the Alliance For Change (AFC) and A Partnership…
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Jagdeo: Government not starving City of funds, City being starved of competent leadership
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has refuted claims that the party is starving the City Council of Georgetown of…
Visually impaired entrepreneurs gain business skills
Twenty-eight visually impaired Guyanese from five regions received training in business management on Wednesday, as part of an initiative aimed at improving financial independence among…
Calls made for AI to be more digitally inclusive
With advancements in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), calls are being made for it to be more digitally inclusive in support of people of…
Improved transportation for Citrus Grove students
The community of Citrus Grove in Region One will benefit from revenue generation and improved transportation, primarily for school children, through the procurement of a…
Highest NGSA turnout since COVID-19, says education minister
The National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), which began Wednesday, recorded the highest turnout since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Education Minister, Priya Manickchand.…
All D&I systems operational, says Agriculture Ministry
The Ministry of Agriculture said on Thursday that all drainage and irrigation systems across the country are operational and flood-prone areas are being closely monitored…
GRA intercepts suspected fake US $100 bills at CJIA
A quantity of suspected counterfeit United States currency was recently seized by customs officers attached to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). In a statement issued…
Caribbean leaders reiterate urgent need to discuss trade tariff with US
Caribbean leaders continue to emphasise the urgent need to meet with US President Donald Trump, as nations affected by the recently imposed trade tariff express…
Wildlife Club Festival culminates with vibrant celebrations
This year’s North Rupununi Wildlife Club Festival culminated in a vibrant celebration of nature, culture, and conservation leadership. The festival, which concluded Tuesday, was launched…
Datadin urges more benefits for petroleum-related sectors
Attorney-at-Law and Member of Parliament Sanjeev Datadin has said that improvements to the Local Content Act must include greater benefits for petroleum-related sectors. He made…
Youths urged to prepare for jobs
President Dr Irfaan Ali is calling on parents to encourage their children to take advantage of the various education and training programmes being offered across…
Best effort urged as NGSA begins
The National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) 2025 began today, with students sitting English Papers I and II in the morning and Science Papers I and…
Vehicle owners could face licence suspension due to errant drivers
Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh said vehicle owners who are not the drivers of motor vehicles that are breaching the speed limits are liable for paying…
Guyana pushes for US tariff talks
The Government of Guyana has reiterated its interest in meeting with US administration to discuss the recently imposed 38 per cent trade tariff on Guyanese…
Smoke being contained as efforts continue to extinguish Linden sawmill fire
Efforts are currently underway to contain the smoke emanating from the fire at the Waaldijk Sawmill in Linden which started more than a week ago.…
Origins Guyana Fashion Festival set to debut with 40 designers
Thirty-one local designers and nine international designers will participate in the Origins Guyana Fashion Festival, which is set to take place from 2–4 May in…
Over 760 nursing assistants join healthcare sector
The Health Ministry on Tuesday graduated over 760 individuals as nursing assistants, further strengthening the country’s demanding and expanding healthcare sector with increased human resources.…