May 15, 2025
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Parag opens NDC office, stresses importance of field work
A brand-new $18.3 million building to house the No. 64-74 Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) in Region Six was officially commissioned today by Local Government and…
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GDF troops attacked by armed men on Venezuelan shore, no injuries reported
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has reported that within the past 24 hours, armed men in civilian clothing on the Venezuelan shore along the Cuyuni…
Guyana turning the tide on mental health challenges
Guyana is making significant strides in tackling challenges associated with mental health, owing to the dedicated and collaborative efforts of officials on the ground, tasked…
63 Region Five youths equipped with leadership skills
Some 63 students and teachers from Region Five graduated on Saturday from the Guyana Centre for Civic Engagement’s (GyCCE) YOUthEngage592 Leadership Training Programme, funded by…
Women Leaders Award: Recognising and empowering women across industries
Some 125 pioneering Guyanese women have been inducted into the 25 Influential Women Leaders Award (25IWLA) network, a community dedicated to empowering women leaders across…
Major infrastructure projects boost hinterland connectivity
Travel to Guyana’s hinterland has become easier and more reliable following a major government initiative to improve infrastructure, with new roads, bridges, and airstrips constructed…
Amna Ally remembered as trailblazer, tower of strength
Former People’s National Congress (PNC) executive member Amna Ally was laid to rest on Tuesday amid glowing tributes from members across the political divide. Acknowledging…
Guyanese writer Subraj Singh achieves global acclaim
Guyanese creative writer Subraj Singh has won the Caribbean’s 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize with his winning piece ‘Margot’s Run’. He is now set to…
ERC condemns blasphemous Vybz Kartel song
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has condemned a blasphemous song by Jamaican artist Vybz Kartel, "Good Like Jesus," that is profoundly disrespectful to the Christian…
Children in several Region One communities can now study at night
Children of Para, Region One, will now have access to lighting at night for studying, as some 30 solar panels have been distributed to the…
Trinidad and Tobago eager for energy talks with Guyana
In a bid to find suitable replacements to address dwindling gas reserves, Guyana remains a key possibility for Trinidad and Tobago as that country’s new…
Linden being positioned as hydroponics hub
Linden is being positioned as a hydroponics hub in Guyana, with both government-led initiatives and private investments promoting this modern farming method. Hydroponics is a…
Over 50 nurses honoured on International Nurses Day
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Monday honoured over 50 nurses during its Annual Nursing Award Ceremony in observance of International Nurses Day 2025.…
20 Restorative Justice Officers undergoing training
Guyana is moving a step closer to advancements in restorative justice, with the addition of some 20 Restorative Justice Officers/Convenors now undergoing training. The opening…
Guyana looks to strengthen digital infrastructure
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips met with representatives from Panthera Security Solutions Inc. and Mavin Global Limited to explore areas of collaboration aimed at…
Presidents supports establishment of regional police academy in Guyana
President Irfaan Ali has offered support for the establishment of a regional police academy in Guyana to ensure efficient policing across the region. Delivering the…
Guyana, China reaffirm commitment to international law, territorial integrity
Guyana’s Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Hugh Hilton Todd, and China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, have reaffirmed their commitment to upholding international law and…
Demerara River Bridge on track for August completion
Traffic woes and the daily rush to beat the Demerara Harbour Bridge’s closure will soon be a thing of the past for residents of Region…