Sep 29, 2025
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Mashabo mourns passing of Toshao Henry Hendricks
The community of Mashabo, Region Two, is mourning the loss of its longtime leader, Toshao Henry Hendricks, who passed away on Monday after a brief…
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GuyExpo 2025 to be launched this afternoon at ACCC
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce will officially launch GuyExpo 2025 on Monday, September 29, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). This year’s…
Whiz Kids Season 5 opens registration for young scholars
The Ministry of Education’s Guyana Learning Channel (GLC) has announced the return of its flagship quiz competition, Whiz Kids, now entering its fifth season. Registration…
President Ali announces unitiatives to elevate Indigenous Athletes into national Sports
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has unveiled new measures to ensure indigenous athletes have greater access to Guyana’s national sports programs in cricket, football, and…
Waia Lodge launches new tourism experience in Santa Aratak Mission
Waia Lodge in Santa Aratak Mission has launched a new tourism experience aimed at combining nature, culture, and adventure, its owners announced at a launch…
Repairs to Paruima Airstrip in Region Seven to be Completed Within Two Months – Minister Edghill
Repairs to the Paruima Airstrip in Upper Mazaruni, Region Seven, are expected to be completed within the next two months, Minister of Public Works Bishop…
Guyana, South Africa Sign Air Services Agreement
Guyana and South Africa have signed an Air Services Agreement to strengthen air connectivity and expand opportunities for trade, tourism, and economic growth between the…
Guyana backs ICAO climate goals, advances in CORSIA Carbon Credit supply
Guyana has made significant progress in supplying carbon credits for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). This was announced by Deputy…
Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025 Kicks Off in St. Kitts and Nevis
The 19th edition of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) officially launched on September 29, 2025, at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort in Frigate…
Minister Parag visits site of Guyana’s first school for the deaf
The Honourable Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, visited the construction site of Guyana’s first dedicated school for the deaf on Saturday, at Cummings Lodge on…
New Demerara River Bridge crowned with Cacique design
The first tower of the New Demerara River Bridge (P-34 South) was on Monday morning crowned with a design featuring a replica of the Cacique…
Navratri: Honouring Women and Divine Energy
Hindus worldwide are observing Navratri, the sacred nine-night, ten-day festival dedicated to the Divine Mother. Each day celebrates a different form of Goddess Durga, symbolizing…
Santa Rosa start strong in title defence of Courts Pee-Wee tourney
Defending champions Santa Rosa Primary School began their title defense in the Courts Optical Pee-Wee Tournament with two victories on Saturday at the Ministry of…
THAG pushes for special packages to boost domestic tourism
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) is moving to introduce a range of special packages aimed at encouraging more domestic travel, in a…
Tapakuma Heritage Day shines spotlight on culture and tourism
The serene Tapakuma Lake Playfield in Region Two transformed into a vibrant hub of culture and festivity on Sunday, as the community of St. Densy/Tapakuma…
Farmer murdered by brother-in-law during argument over motorcycle
A 27-year-old farmer, Assis Joel, of Maruranau Village, South Rupununi, Region Nine, was allegedly murdered by his brother-in-law during an argument over a motorcycle on…
Kaneville man fatally shot during hunting trip
A 29-year-old man, Lakeram Persaud, of Kaneville, East Bank Demerara, was fatally shot on Saturday during a hunting trip at Friendship backdam, police said. Rockie…
1 Infantry Battalion wins third GDF quarterly fitness contest
The 1 Infantry Battalion claimed top spot in the Guyana Defence Force’s third quarterly fitness competition on Friday, edging out teams from across the Force…