Jul 31, 2025
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Guyana hit with 15 per cent US tariff as White House unveils sweeping new trade measures
The United States has imposed a 15 per cent reciprocal tariff on imports from Guyana, as part of a sweeping package of trade measures unveiled…
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President Ali: Full-time employment, business opportunities for part-time workers
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday pledged to expand and enhance Guyana’s part-time employment programme if re-elected, aiming to transition thousands of current beneficiaries into…
Couchman storms to victory in National Junior Chess Championship qualifiers
Kyle Couchman once again proved himself a force to be reckoned with as he triumphantly won the Rouge Salon and Spa-sponsored National Junior Chess Championship…
Guyana, Suriname strengthen tourism ties
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) and the Suriname Hotel and Tourism Association (SHATA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at…
Emancipation flavours return; food vendors gear up for park day
As Emancipation Day nears, Main Street has already begun to stir with the sounds, scents, and soul of celebration. Local vendors are not just preparing…
Jagdeo: Afro-Guyanese remain centre of government’s development plans
Afro-Guyanese communities across Guyana remain at the centre of the PPP’s ongoing and future development plans, according to party General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. Speaking…
Big relief: Region Two farmers receive free fertiliser
Farmers across Region Two are celebrating as the Government of Guyana and the Ministry of Agriculture deliver a major boost to the agricultural sector. A…
Jagdeo: More jobs, homes and education for youths
Young people across Guyana can expect expanded opportunities in education, jobs, housing and entrepreneurship, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo…
Court finds Lancaster man responsible for crash that killed teen wife
Twenty-five-year-old Niraz Sukdeo of Lancaster Village, Corentyne, was on Wednesday found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with a July 2024 crash…
Authorities commended for swift response to rape of Amerindian woman
The Women and Gender Equality Commission has commended the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security and the Guyana Police Force for their swift response…
Citizens Bank closes accounts of WIN candidates
The financial fallout from US sanctions against Guyanese businessman Azruddin Mohamed is spreading through the country’s banking sector, with Citizens Bank joining two other lenders…
Healthcare workers urged to give their best as $6.6B hospital opens
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday urged healthcare workers to give their best to patients, as he commissioned the new $6.6 billion Bath Regional…
Guyana set to host entire Women’s Caribbean Premier League tournament
In a landmark moment for women’s cricket in the Caribbean, Massy Group (Guyana) on Wednesday officially launched the 2025 edition of the Women’s Caribbean Premier…
A new dawn for Guyana’s youngest citizens
In a major step toward ensuring every child has the best start in life, the Government of Guyana on July 28 officially launched the country’s…
Corriverton gets $53.3M skills centre to boost employment prospects
More than 2,000 police ranks get automatic promotion A brand-new $53.3 million Skills Development and Certification Centre was officially commissioned at Corriverton on Tuesday, bringing…
More than 2,000 police ranks get automatic promotion
President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced automatic promotions for police officers at various levels of service in the Guyana Police Force (GPF), effective from the…
Sight restored: Over 5,800 surgeries performed at Port Mourant Hospital
Close to 4,000 citizens and visitors have had their sight restored through cataract surgery at the Port Mourant Ophthalmology Hospital since its reopening in February…
Visitors cap off biodiversity summit with immersive Iwokrama experience
As the curtains closed on the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit 2025, the spotlight shifted from panels and presentations to the living, breathing forest at the…