Mar 8, 2025
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President Ali: Concrete steps taken to protect, empower women
The Government of Guyana remains committed to the protection of women and girls, describing violence against them as a scourge in society and a denial…
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Three women receive business grant from First Lady
First Lady Arya Ali has provided three business grants totalling $1,500,000 to three women to support the expansion of their small businesses. The generous gesture…
Small parties not seen as a threat, says Jagdeo
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has said that smaller opposition parties are not considered a threat in the upcoming…
IMF commends Guyana’s efforts to reduce poverty, tackle corruption
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised the Guyanese government’s social transfer policies implemented in recent years, noting that they have increased disposable income and…
Spotlighting remarkable women
A woman's beauty, a radiant dawn, In every curve, a story drawn. Her eyes, like stars, a celestial sight, Her smile, a sunbeam, warm and…
IMF: Guyana’s economy projected to grow at 14 per cent over next five years
Guyana’s economy is set to grow by an average of 14 per cent per year over the next five years, driven by strong oil production…
More than 4,000 receive free hearing aids
More than 4,000 people in Guyana have received free hearing aids from the government over the past five years, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said…
ERC: Women at heart of unity, peace and respect
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has recognised the invaluable contributions of women and has joined the global community in celebrating the meaningful impact they make…
Barticians rejoice after receiving house lots
Tracy Anne Persaud, a mother of two, is among some 500 families that received a house lot at the Five Miles Housing Scheme Extension and…
India’s telecoms company RailTel to explore opportunities in Guyana
A delegation from RailTel Corporation is expected to visit Guyana soon to explore opportunities that will be mutually beneficial to both Guyana and India, a…
Persons who miss distribution phase will still receive cash grant
As long as persons registered for the $100,000 cash grant, they will still receive the money even if they are out of the country during…
Cash grant for newborn to be launched soon
The Government of Guyana will soon launch and begin distributing the $100,000 cash grants allocated for newborn babies, announced Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. Speaking…
Professor Mohamed-Martin: Networking, mentorship vital to propel women entrepreneurs
Networking and mentorship are vital tools that enable women entrepreneurs to thrive in today’s fast-paced and interconnected business world, said Vice-Chancellor of the University of…
Nazar must come clean on assassination claim, says Jagdeo
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, today said that Nazar “Shell” Mohamed should come clean and state exactly who may…
Jagdeo says no vindictiveness towards the Mohameds, gov’t safeguarding financial system
People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said the government is neither vindictive nor harbours any animosity toward the Mohameds, but it must…
Jagdeo: Opposition piggy-backing on government’s successes to gain support
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has accused the political opposition of piggy-backing on the government’s initiatives to gain political…
Minister Benn urges focus on rehabilitation of prisoners, warns against cruelty
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn today encouraged senior officers of the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) to pay keen attention to the rehabilitation of male prisoners.…
Drivers to be changed for deaths of LBI woman, Little Diamond man
Police have received legal advice to charge 21-year-old Marshall Allicock of Earl’s Court, La Bonne Intention (LBI) for causing the death of 60-year-old Salima Heeralal,…