Mar 31, 2026
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Lethem retail sector grows with new DDL, Cash and Carry outlets
Residents of Lethem now have access to a wider range of locally manufactured products with the opening of a new retail outlet by Demerara Distillers…
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Programme launched to equip officers for evolving security challenges
The National Defence Institute on Tuesday launched its Certificate in Defence Studies programme, aimed at building strategic leadership within the security sector. Prime Minister Brigadier…
US Ambassador praises government, says oil funds being used for citizen development
US Ambassador Nicole Theriot has praised the administration of President Irfaan Ali for what she described as a step in the right direction in governing…
US ambassador: Hard, unequivocal evidence exists against the Mohameds, confident of conviction
The United States has “hard evidence” against indicted Guyanese businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed and is confident of a conviction if they are extradited to…
Linden businesses urged to tap US trade, investment opportunities
Businesses in Linden are being encouraged to explore global opportunities through trade partnerships, investment programmes and industry conferences, as part of efforts to strengthen links…
Training, STEM initiatives driving Guyana’s O&G workforce
ExxonMobil Guyana has credited investments in training and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education with strengthening the capacity of the local workforce. The company’s…
Authorities target littering, prioritise prosecution of offenders
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Local Government Minister Priya Manickchand have agreed to strengthen cooperation to curb littering, with a focus on ensuring offenders…
Flooding in Region Two under control, 23 pumps deployed
Flooding across several communities in Region Two has been largely brought under control following a rapid and coordinated response by the regional administration, as monitoring…
US-donated field hospital to open in Essequibo, President Ali announces
Residents of Essequibo in Region Two will soon have access to a field hospital, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced, following the conclusion of the…
Public Works Ministry: Roads not municipal property, takeover within law
The Ministry of Public Works said the government’s designation of 22 roads as public roads was lawful and rejected claims by Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore…
Guyana, Belize deepen forest ties with new climate cooperation pact
The governments of Guyana and Belize on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the forest sector, marking a step forward…
GDF honours World War II veteran on 100th birthday
The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, on Thursday honoured centenarian World War II veteran James Gladwin Samuels at a ceremony marking his 100th…
CARIFTA team aiming for gold medals, says team manager
Guyana’s 24-member team for the 2026 CARIFTA Games is prepared and aiming for top performances when the championships begin in Grenada over the Easter weekend,…
Aviation authority defends suspension of ASL flights to Matthews Ridge
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) defended its decision to suspend Air Services Ltd. (ASL) flights into Matthews Ridge on Thursday, saying the move was…
Online portal for $100,000 cash grant activated
As the Government moves into the second phase of distribution of the National $100,000 Cash Grant, as promised by President Irfaan Ali, Senior Minister in…
CCJ interim stay: Forde welcomes ruling, Nandlall maintains appeal unlikely to succeed
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has set April 21, 2026, to hear the application for special leave to appeal filed by the Mohameds, with…
Single mother in Coffee Grove receives new home on Eid Day
For years, a single mother in Coffee Grove worked tirelessly to provide for her two children, despite living in an inadequate home. On Saturday, her…
Suspected arson at Good Hope leaves family of 10 homeless, grandmother hospitalised
A family of ten from Good Hope was left homeless and a 74-year-old grandmother hospitalised after her grandson allegedly set fire to their home in…