Apr 3, 2025
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Nandlall: Coalition putting power over people
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has criticised the Alliance for Change (AFC) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) for prioritising the spoils of government over…
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GCCI advocates for more contracts for local companies
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has expressed keen interest in updating the Local Content Schedule and making further input, particularly in increasing…
Trucks not permitted as Strathspey Bridge opens to light traffic
The Strathspey Bridge on the Railway Embankment along the East Coast of Demerara has been reopened to light vehicular traffic from 06:00 hrs today. This…
$22M One Health Project to bolster Guyana’s health emergency response
Guyana has signed a $22 million One Health Project with the World Bank to strengthen the country’s capacity to prevent, prepare for, and respond to…
Farmers and businesses forge partnerships at symposium
Farmers, agro-processors, caterers, and suppliers were able to maximise opportunities offered through a Farmer-to-Business symposium, aimed at connecting them with hotels, supermarkets, and other commercial…
New Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge ahead of schedule
The new US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge is progressing ahead of schedule, with 37.5 per cent of the work already completed. Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan…
Minister Sukhai: Direct engagement at the heart of government’s interventions
Amerindian Affairs Minister Pauline Sukhai has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to direct consultations with Amerindian villages, ensuring that interventions align with village priorities. Speaking during…
Region Four Chairman: Bad road habits need strong action
Region Four Chairman Daniel Seeram has called for greater enforcement and stricter penalties to curb reckless road usage. Speaking at a recent public event in…
Attorney General amused by ‘Melly Mel’ lobby firm claim
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has dismissed claims made by social media activist Melissa Atwell, also known as “Melly Mel,” that the government used a lobby…
STEAM fair opens in Region Six
A two-day Regional Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Fair was opened today by the Department of Education in Region Six. The fair, being…
Green Tech Fund launched
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce has launched the 2025 edition of the Green Tech Fund, offering up to $1.2 million in grant funding…
Dr Husbands: Many sexual assault cases but low conviction rate
Only about 10 per cent of sexual assault cases result in convictions, Manager of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit, Dr Cona Husbands,…
Building a supporting environment for tomorrow, today
The Day and Night Care Early Childhood Development Centre in Region Three is on track to meet its completion deadline later this year. The $74.2…
Nandalall: Guyana is a high-performing stock
With major world powers vying for investment opportunities in Guyana, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has contended that this is a testament to Guyana being a…
White sugar refinery to strengthen manufacturing sector
Guyana is advancing its manufacturing sector, and part of the wider plan will see the establishment of a processing facility for refined white sugar in…
Guyana preparing for ‘Manufacturing Wave’
Guyana is currently engaging several international agro-processors as it prepares for the next phase of development, known as "the manufacturing wave," which is set to…
Intense rainfall expected during April-June
The Hydrometeorological Service of Guyana has reported that the upcoming April-May-June season is expected to bring near-normal to above-normal rainfall across most regions of Guyana.…
Invitation to step into the fashion spotlight
An invitation has been extended to fashion designers and models to participate in the inaugural Origins Guyana Fashion Festival, scheduled for 2–4 May at the…