Feb 13, 2025
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Breast cancer screenings now readily available in Region 10
Women across Region 10 now have easier access to breast cancer screening with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art mammogram machine, valued at $189.4 million (EUR),…
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James among scores of others closer to homeownership
Carolina James could not contain her joy as she is now one step closer to owning her own home. James is one of many residents…
President Ali: Diplomacy, innovation, nimbleness cornerstone of defence strategy
Illegal migration, border threats, and other transnational crimes are among the numerous challenges that could intensify as Guyana continues to develop and establish itself within…
Access to education for special needs children to significantly improve
Children with special needs in Region Two will now benefit from the Exceptional Learners Centre, which was commissioned in Cotton Field on Wednesday. This is…
Queen’s College wins Young Environmental Scientists Competition
Guyana’s Queen's College has secured first place in the secondary category of the 2024-25 Young Environmental Scientists (YES) Competition. The competition, which celebrates the ingenuity…
New ferries for Essequibo and Northwest
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Guyana’s transportation network, announcing efforts to expand ferry services to meet growing economic…
President Ali announces plans to support religious leaders
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is exploring ways to support the development of pastors, pandits, and imams in Guyana. He…
ExxonMobil plans substantial gas field development at Longtail project
ExxonMobil Guyana is preparing to submit field development plans that will see the oil giant extracting at least 1 billion cubic feet of natural gas…
Civil Aviation Training School can now enroll students worldwide
Guyana’s Civil Aviation Training School (CATS) is now certified to train individuals from around the world in aviation, having recently received accreditation from TRAINAIR, a…
Carifesta land claim: ‘Take It to the courts,’ AG tells City Hall
Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall has reiterated the government’s position that the land at Carifesta Avenue, earmarked for a hotel, is state property and does…
Guyanese paying up to US$7,000 to rent Suriname’s SK fishing licence
Guyanese fishermen in the Upper Corentyne are being forced to pay as much as US$7,000 to rent SK fishing licences from Surinamese nationals, despite Dutch…
Contractor busted with 61 grams of marijuana
Khemraj Lall, a 31-year-old contractor, was arrested after 62 grams of marijuana were found in his possession, stuffed in Pringles containers. Lall was apprehended by…
Seamstress accused of fraud granted $80,000 bail
Uriana Scott, a 26-year-old seamstress of Lot 88 David Rose Street, Bagotville, West Bank Demerara, was on Tuesday charged with obtaining money under false pretence.…
Charis Griffith: A forensic chemist with a heart for service
Charis Griffith, a forensic chemist at heart, currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory. Her journey into the world of…
Erroneous representation of New River Triangle draws strong condemnation
Several prominent voices in society have joined the chorus of disapproval over the depiction of Guyana’s New River Triangle as Surinamese territory at the recently…
Teen in City Councillor’s murder remanded to prison
The 16-year-old accused of fatally stabbing City Councillor, Kyle Anthony Solomon,47, was today remanded to prison following his first appearance at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court…
WPA seeks bigger role in Coalition Government
The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) has confirmed its partnership with the People’s National Congress (PNC), but is seeking a greater role in the governance structure…
Guyanese entrepreneurs tapping into oil boom
As Guyana’s dynamic and rapidly expanding economy continues to grow through the oil and gas sector, key players are maximising opportunities made available through the…