Apr 19, 2025
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Man succumbs to burn injuries
One day after young Mezona Ronaldo reportedly died from injuries sustained while cooking, her reputed husband, Kevin Cadogan, who was also injured in the incident,…
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‘C’ Field Sophia women get help to stitch their way to success
A number of women from ‘C’ Field Sophia are now closer to establishing businesses in the area of garment construction, after being awarded sewing machines.…
Amelia’s Ward sawmill fire declared a Regional Level Disaster
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has declared the ongoing industrial fire at the Waaldijk Sawmill in Amelia’s Ward, Linden, a Regional Level Disaster. The…
Economic boom driving shift in pay and work culture
Guyana’s positive economic growth has created a natural shift in the local pay scale and the need to redefine the local work culture. With this…
Woman dies from injuries in suspected gas bottle explosion, partner hospitalised
A 20-year-old woman is dead and her partner critically injured following a suspected gas bottle explosion that occurred early today. The deceased, Mezona Ronaldo, of…
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…
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…
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…