Apr 2, 2025
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New US$4.57M UG medical sciences building to train more doctors
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday commissioned a modern building for the University of Guyana’s College of Medical Sciences at the Turkeyen Campus, aiming…
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Attorney General amused by ‘Melly Mel’ lobby firm claim
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has dismissed claims made by social media activist Melissa Atwell, also known as “Melly Mel,” that the government used a lobby…
STEAM fair opens in Region Six
A two-day Regional Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Fair was opened today by the Department of Education in Region Six. The fair, being…
Green Tech Fund launched
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce has launched the 2025 edition of the Green Tech Fund, offering up to $1.2 million in grant funding…
Dr Husbands: Many sexual assault cases but low conviction rate
Only about 10 per cent of sexual assault cases result in convictions, Manager of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit, Dr Cona Husbands,…
Temporary speed limit for Soesdyke-Linden Highway
A temporary speed limit will soon be introduced on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway as rehabilitation works on the main carriageway begin. This move is being undertaken…
Building a supporting environment for tomorrow, today
The Day and Night Care Early Childhood Development Centre in Region Three is on track to meet its completion deadline later this year. The $74.2…
Nandalall: Guyana is a high-performing stock
With major world powers vying for investment opportunities in Guyana, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has contended that this is a testament to Guyana being a…
White sugar refinery to strengthen manufacturing sector
Guyana is advancing its manufacturing sector, and part of the wider plan will see the establishment of a processing facility for refined white sugar in…
Guyana preparing for ‘Manufacturing Wave’
Guyana is currently engaging several international agro-processors as it prepares for the next phase of development, known as "the manufacturing wave," which is set to…
Intense rainfall expected during April-June
The Hydrometeorological Service of Guyana has reported that the upcoming April-May-June season is expected to bring near-normal to above-normal rainfall across most regions of Guyana.…
Invitation to step into the fashion spotlight
An invitation has been extended to fashion designers and models to participate in the inaugural Origins Guyana Fashion Festival, scheduled for 2–4 May at the…
$650 million Port Kaituma Road projects near completion
A total of 24 road projects, valued at $650.5 million, are currently underway in Port Kaituma, Region One. These roads are being upgraded from dirt…
US medical team to provide ‘invaluable service’ during two-week visit
The US Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) will be in Guyana for two weeks providing key medical services to locals. During its time in…
Norton urges AFC to put demands in writing
Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Aubrey Norton, has urged the Alliance For Change (AFC) to…
$449.6 million Friendship Magistrate’s Court commissioned
The new Friendship Magistrate's Court on the East Bank Demerara (EBD), built at a cost of $449.6 million, was commissioned today. The building will serve…
Top mining company names Guyana pro-business jurisdiction
Guyana has been recognised as a Tier 1 pro-business jurisdiction by the President and Chief Executive Officer of G Mining Ventures (GMIN), Louis-Pierre Gignac. The…
Jordon charged with misconduct in public office
Former Finance Minister Winston Jordan was charged on Monday with misconduct in public office over the sale of state land at a significantly undervalued price.…