Apr 11, 2025
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From hope to home: Families celebrate house lot allocations
Stacy Burnette today walked out of the Arthur Chung Convention Centre all smiles, knowing that her dream of becoming a homeowner is closer to reality.…
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Sawmills in proximity to Linden fire urged to temporarily cease operations
The Home Affairs Ministry and the Guyana Fire Service are urging sawmill operators in close proximity to the Waaldijk Sawmill at Amelia’s Ward, Linden, to…
Hope-like D&I structure for Canal Numbers 1 and 2
More than 9,800 acres of farmland between Canal Number 1 and Canal Number 2 Polders, West Bank of Demerara (WBD), will be serviced through the…
Linden sawmill fire isolated, says Home Affairs Ministry
Firefighters continue to respond to the large fire that broke out at the Waaldijk Sawmill in South Amelia’s Ward, Linden. In a statement issued this…
100 women to benefit from shade house projects
The government will work with 100 women in Canal Number One and Bagotsville, on the West Bank of Demerara, to develop shade houses aimed at…
England’s leading wicket-taker Anderson to be knighted
James Anderson, England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker, is to receive a knighthood for his services to cricket. Anderson, 42, retired from Test cricket last summer…
Guyana, Canada strengthen economic, commercial ties
Canada has reaffirmed its support for Guyana’s development agenda through the renewal of a bilateral agreement between the two nations. According to a joint press…
Authorities in Linden seek help as sawmill dumpsite fire continues to burn
Residents and officials in Linden are calling for national assistance, one day after a sawmill dumpsite fire continues to spread, amid fears that it might…
NIS will not go bankrupt, pensions will increase, assures Jagdeo
The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) will remain sustainable with significant cash injections from the State, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday. This move…
Two missing after boating accident on Corentyne River
Two persons are missing following a boating accident on the Corentyne River, police have reported. According to a police report, at about 12:00 hrs on…
Local government bodies equipped to provide better services
Local government bodies are now better equipped to focus on tasks such as enhancing cemeteries and improving community garbage collection. This is according to Guyana's…
Big Relief: Parents welcome waiver of fees for CSEC, CAPE
The initiative by President Dr Irfaan Ali for the government to cover the cost of at least eight Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) subjects for…
Michelle Obama dismisses divorce rumours
Michelle Obama has spoken out against rumours that her marriage to Barack Obama might be in trouble. The former first lady has not accompanied her…
Trump steps back from all-out trade war
For days, Donald Trump and his White House team had insisted they were fully committed to their decision to impose sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens…
Edghill issues ultimatum to Kwakwani road contractors
Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill has issued a one-week ultimatum to two contractors responsible for concrete roadworks in Kwakwani, Region 10, warning that failure…
Access to financing for farmers, agro-processors
Farmers and agro-processors are being encouraged to take advantage of small business loans specifically designed to suit their needs. At the recent Farmers-to-Business Symposium held…
Fire Service needs shift in operational culture, says Benn
Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn, has called on the leadership and command of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) to initiate a shift in its operational…
$10B relief for elderly with insufficient NIS contributions
President Dr Irfaan Ali today announced a one-off payment for National Insurance Scheme (NIS) contributors who did not meet the required number of contributions to…