Apr 7, 2025
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Countdown begins to Guyana’s biggest fashion event
The Origins Guyana Fashion Festival is creating opportunities for the development of Guyanese fashion designers and creatives, both locally and in the diaspora. The coordinators…
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Education officers put spotlight on improved performance
Education officers across various regions have teamed up to equip themselves with the relevant knowledge, strategies, and motivation to implement meaningful improvements in their respective…
Police: 259 speeding violations recorded in 12 hours
Drivers are being urged to slow down and ensure their vehicle records are up to date, as the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS) issued tickets…
NASA’s Berkeley Innovation Forum to be held in Guyana
NASA’s Berkeley Innovation Forum 2026 will be held in Guyana in January. President Dr Irfaan Ali made this announcement during a community meeting in Region…
A second chance at life through dialysis
For many individuals in Guyana, dialysis is not just a treatment – it’s a lifeline. In a country where kidney disease affects hundreds of lives,…
Women’s, children’s health significantly enhanced, says Health Ministry in World Health Day message
Guyana joins the international community in observing World Health Day 2025, under the theme: “Accelerating Progress to Improve Maternal and Neonatal Health and Survival.” In…
Co-investment opportunities to grow growth wealth of Guyanese
Guyanese will be able to tap into more economic opportunities, such as co-investing in national projects, as part of the government’s commitment to achieving shared…
ERC ’gearing up’ for elections
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC), as part of its campaign against hate speech, will be engaging parliamentarians and political parties as the election approaches. According…
Court grants temporary injunction preventing GRA for seizing luxury vehicles
A High Court judge on Saturday granted a temporary injunction preventing the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) from seizing vehicles owned by businessman Azruddin Mohamed, pending…
Education, awareness, collaboration vital elements in combating sexual violence
With April being designated Sexual Awareness Month, the Asking For It sexual awareness exhibition which is currently being held at the Umana Yana is playing…
GCCI urges improved access to finance, digitalisation for businesses
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has reiterated the need for increased access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized businesses, as well…
Crowd disrupts GRA attempt to seize luxury vehicles over unpaid taxes
A routine tax enforcement operation carried out by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) escalated into a tense confrontation today, as law enforcement officers attempting to…
Farmers and agro- processors looking to capitalise on opportunities in value added market
Farmers from across various regions of Guyana are seeking to expand traditional markets by tapping into agro-processing, while agro-processors are forging partnerships with suppliers to…
Lethem’s ‘Dream Realised’ housing drive brings joy to residents
Zulaica Griffith, a young mother of two, is excited and proud to finally own a house lot after renting for years while trying to make…
Lusignan woman crushed by lorry
A 54-year-old woman, Mohandai Persaud of Lusignan Pasture, tragically lost her life in a road accident on Friday along the Lusignan Public Road, East Coast…
US$422M contract signed to enable power transmission from GtE project
The Government of Guyana today signed a US$422.2M ($90B) contract with Power China and Kalpataru for the installation of power transmission lines and the establishment…
Use AI to accelerate economic growth, close inequality gaps
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has proposed a bold idea to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) as a resource to accelerate equitable economic growth, reduce disparities,…
Omni one step closer to taking to the skies
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has commenced the certification process for Omni Helicopters Guyana Inc. to receive a Guyana Air Operator Certificate (AOC). This…