Feb 27, 2025
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No approval for property revaluation in Georgetown or elsewhere
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has made it clear that the government will not approve any requests for the…
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Jagdeo urges citizens to expose poor infrastructural work
Guyana’s Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has called on citizens to report substandard infrastructural work in…
National Ramadan Village opens with message of unity and faith
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, members of the Muslim community gathered on the lawns of the Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO) on Woolford Avenue…
Gafoor appointed chairperson of Bankers Association
Scotiabank Guyana’s Country Manager, Nafeeza Gafoor, has been appointed Chairperson of the Guyana Association of Bankers. Gafoor, who brings a wealth of experience to the…
Two die in accident at Eccles ‘Dump Site’ road
Shane Tyndall, 39, and Shabeca Gordon, 35, have died in a tragic accident that occurred early this morning on the Haags Bosch main access road…
Construction of 230 kV transmission line for GtE project moving forward
The construction of the new 230 kV transmission line to facilitate the Gas to Energy (GtE) Project is progressing. Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL)…
Slowe pleads not guilty, placed on $50,000 bail
Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police and former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Paul Slowe, has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he unlawfully revealed…
Bill supporting robust business environment signed into law
President Irfaan Ali has signed into law the amendments to the Financial Institutions Act of 2025, paving the way for foreign financial institutions to establish…
Nandlall to Opposition: Prove claims of ineligible names on voters’ list
Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall has reiterated calls for the Parliamentary Opposition to provide evidence supporting its claim that “tens of thousands” of ineligible names…
NGSA mock exams finish: focus shifts to final preparations
The second round of the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) Mock Examinations, which began on Wednesday, will conclude today. These examinations are essential for preparing…
Schlumberger backs workforce training, wildlife protection in Guyana
Energy services company Schlumberger (SLB) is expanding its footprint in Guyana beyond oil and gas, investing in education, conservation, and workforce development as the country…
Trade mission to visit Brazil to expand investment opportunities
A trade mission comprising government officials and private sector representatives will visit Boa Vista and Manaus, Brazil, from 17–21 March 2025 to strengthen economic ties…
Girl, 19, dies in accident
Nineteen-year-old Annalisa Smith lost her life in a tragic accident on Wednesday, when the car she was traveling in crashed into a Guyana Power and…
President Ali urges gratitude, reflection at Maha Shivratri observance
President Dr Irfaan Ali today joined hundreds of devotees at the Cove and John Ashram, East Coast Demerara, to observe Maha Shivratri, a significant Hindu…
National Ramadan Village opens tomorrow
The 2025 National Ramadan Village will officially open tomorrow on the lawns of the Muslim Youth Organisation, at Woolford Avenue, Georgetown. The event, which is…
Comprehensive maps to enhance police operations
President Dr Irfaan Ali has directed senior officers of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to develop comprehensive operational maps to improve policing efficiency and asset…
Digitised scanner systems for Guyana’s ports
Persons entering and exiting Guyana’s ports will have to honestly declare any items in their possession or face higher penalties, as the government prepares to…
GNBS positioning businesses to build competitive advantage
Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) Executive Director, Trevor Bassoo, has emphasised the growing recognition among businesses and organisations of the importance of adopting proper…