Mar 27, 2025
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New commercial registry to integrate Guyana’s businesses with the Caribbean
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali commissioned a $447 million Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority building at Suddie, Region Two, on Wednesday. This modern edifice is…
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Two-year-old drowns in Berbice River
Tauren McLeanon, a two-year-old child from Kwakwani Waterfront, reportedly drowned on Wednesday in the Upper Berbice River. According to a police report, Tamika Joaquin, 39,…
GPHC overhauls steam system for better infection control
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has acquired three new boiler systems valued at approximately $210 million. These systems are essential for sterilisation, producing high-pressure…
Police investigating alleged ’ill-treatment’ of toddler
Police are investigating the alleged ill-treatment of a child, committed against a one-year-old female of Lot 218, Blueberry Hill, Wismar, Linden. The incident occurred at…
Guyana launches new 10-year e-passport
The Guyana Police Force’s Immigration Department on Monday officially launched the new Co-operative Republic of Guyana's Ten-Year E-Passport. According to a release, the next-generation e-passport…
From hospitals to playgrounds: Physical infrastructure in Region Six being transformed
Residents of Number 75 Village, Berbice, and its surrounding areas are eagerly anticipating the August opening of the brand-new regional hospital currently under construction in…
GO-Invest head: Investors must prepare for Guyana’s Industrial Wave
Local and international entrepreneurs must be prepared for the next wave of economic activities aimed at making Guyana an industrial powerhouse. This is according to…
Guyana seeks stronger security ties with US
President Dr Irfaan Ali will be making a pitch for increased military collaboration with the US as the country seeks stronger defence ties with its…
Police being trained to effectively respond to child abuse cases
Members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) are currently receiving training from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on two child protection legislations…
Distribution of education cash grants begins May 12
The Ministry of Education will commence the distribution of its annual education cash grant, the Because We Care grant, on 12th May 2025. This announcement…
President sets course for Guyana’s economic, security growth by 2030
President Irfaan Ali has unveiled ambitious plans for Guyana under Vision 2030, aiming to transform the country into a fully digitalised and highly secure economy.…
TVET access expands with new US$1.9M centre in Hopetown
Guyana is advancing towards universal access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as the Ministry of Education expands its infrastructure to support skills…
Ignite News staff named ‘Best Debater’ in Speaker’s youth matchup
Moses Williams, 24, a staff member of Ignite News, has been named ‘Best Debater’ as the Speaker’s Regional Youth Debating Competition continued at the Chamber…
Suspect in Housing Ministry Annex break-in arrested
Police have arrested a male suspect caught on CCTV footage entering the Ministry of Housing Annex on the night of March 2, 2025. According to…
Guyana, Panama ink agreement to eliminate passenger re-screening
Guyana and Panama have signed an agreement to eliminate the re-screening of passengers travelling between the two countries. This follows a comprehensive aviation security assessment…
Guyana, Mount Sinai, Hess Corp extend $125M healthcare agreement
The Government of Guyana on Tuesday signed a five-year, $125 million extension of its national healthcare initiative with Mount Sinai and Hess Corporation, aimed at…
US wants to make sure Guyana has necessary security amid tensions with Venezuela
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will discuss energy security in the Caribbean, illegal immigration and dismantling of transnational criminal networks during a trip to…
Students champion clean water and conservation
Students of the West Demerara Secondary School are advancing water purification methods through a sustainability initiative, as Recover Guyana, in partnership with The Greater Guyana…