Sep 30, 2025
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Amerindian Heritage Month closes with cultural dinner ‘Enmogang’
Amerindian Heritage Month 2025 concluded Monday evening with 'Enmogang', an annual heritage dinner that showcased the richness of Indigenous traditions through food, music, and art.…
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Thirteenth Parliament likely to convene in November
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has assured that the convening of parliament will occur within the constitutional timeframe, with the National Assembly expected to reopen sometime…
MLGRD officials assess services at Patentia/Toevlugt NDC and Health Centre
Director General of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development (MLGRD), Anand Persaud, along with Deputy Permanent Secretary (Administration), Dr. Josh Kanhai, on Monday…
Regional Advisory Group meets in Barbados to advance CARICOM Migration Policy Framework
Regional stakeholders will convene today and tomorrow in Barbados for the latest meeting of the Regional Advisory Group (RAG), tasked with reviewing the draft CARICOM…
New Demerara River Bridge to be commissioned on October 5
The long-awaited New Demerara River Bridge will be officially commissioned on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in a landmark event that is open…
Foulis Learning Centre commissioned to support education and community development
The Honourable Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, on Monday afternoon officially commissioned the Foulis Learning Centre, a $27 million investment aimed at expanding access to…
Belize High Commission, Imperial House host public speaking and protocol workshop
Thirty-six young people were awarded certificates of completion on Sunday, after participating in a workshop on public speaking, hosting and protocols, hosted by The Imperial…
Minister Manickchand meets with M&CC Sanitation Director on city cleanliness
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, this afternoon met with Director of Sanitation at the Mayor and City Council (M&CC), Walter Narine.…
WTC Georgetown calls on entrepreneurs to “Build local, think global, lead with resilience”
Guyana’s entrepreneurs are being encouraged to strengthen local businesses, explore international markets, and embrace resilience as key to success. Wesley Kirton, Executive Director of the…
Top Police officials visit CJIA amid allegations of bribery
Commissioner of Police and Chief Immigration Officer, Mr. Clifton Hicken, accompanied by Deputy Chief Immigration Officer, Senior Superintendent Stephen Telford, today visited the Cheddi Jagan…
Guyana Police Force urges public to refrain from offering bribes Subheadline: ...zero tolerance for corruption reiterated
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a stern reminder to the public that offering bribes to law enforcement officers is a criminal offence that…
Ex-cop remanded on fraud, forgery charges
A former police officer was on Monday remanded to prison after being charged with multiple counts of forgery and attempting to obtain money by fraudulent…
VPAC commends Demerara Bank for youth entrepreneurship initiative
Vigilant Political Action Committee (V-PAC) has commended Demerara Bank Limited for launching the Dream. Build. Lead. Innovation Tank, a $10 million programme supporting young entrepreneurs…
Orthopedic Technician charged under cyber crime act for sharing private image
A 20-year-old orthopedic technician attached to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) was on Monday charged under the Cyber Crime Act for allegedly transmitting a…
Minister Sukhai engages interior communities on development needs
Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Pauline Sukhai, has met with residents and Community Development Councils (CDCs) in Hauraruni/Yarrowkabra, Tiger Bone/Banakari,…
Region Three Junior Chamber launches leadership training for first cohort
The Region Three Junior Chamber of Commerce has taken its first major step in youth leadership development, with 25 members participating in the Live2Lead 2025…
MODEC partners with Seishonen Guyana for Fuma School Tour; Sponsors FumaCon 2026
MODEC Guyana Inc. has partnered with Seishonen Guyana to launch the Fuma School Tour and will serve as the title sponsor for FumaCon 2026, Guyana’s…
Guyana Begins $100M Parking Meter Arbitration in Paris
Today, Monday, September 29, Guyana begins arbitration proceedings in the Smart City Solutions Holdings Inc. v Co-operative Republic of Guyana case, also known as the…