Jan 20, 2026
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Artellica AI positioning Guyana at the forefront of creative technology
Local Tech entrepreneur and Chevening alumn President Amrita Naraine is positioning Guyana at the forefront of creative technology with the launch of Artellica AI, an…
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National Assembly to Elect Leader of the Opposition on Monday
The election of the next Leader of the Opposition will take place on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Speaker of the National…
Finance Minister: Budget 2026 aims at expanding opportunities, improving livelihoods
Budget 2026 will be anchored in a commitment to human development and will focus heavily on creating opportunities for citizens to improve their lives…
Central Government to lead Georgetown sanitisation efforts amid City Council failures
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand said the government will take decisive action to address sanitation issues in Georgetown, citing what she…
Jamaica praises GDF for Hurricane Melissa recovery work
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness praised the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on Friday for its professionalism and contribution to post-disaster recovery following Hurricane Melissa, describing…
Hotel boom signals Guyana’s entry into competitive tourism market
Guyana is rapidly emerging as one of the Caribbean and South America’s leading tourism destinations, buoyed by major investments in infrastructure, security and workforce…
GBTI launches private banking to meet growing demand for sophisticated financial services
GBTI on Friday launched private banking services, signalling growing sophistication in the financial system and confidence in the country’s economic trajectory. President Dr Mohamed…
$120M digital X-ray system commissioned at Upper Demerara Hospital
The Upper Demerara Hospital in Region Ten commissioned a state-of-the-art digital X-ray machine on Friday, marking a significant step in the Government’s healthcare modernisation…
Mabura Health Centre, staff quarters open to boost services in Region 10 hinterland communities
The Mabura Health Centre and staff quarters in Region Ten were commissioned on Tuesday as part of the government’s efforts to expand healthcare services in…
South Dakota Circuit set for upgrades ahead of GT Challenge
The South Dakota Circuit in Guyana is set for a major upgrade after a comprehensive inspection this week aimed at preparing the facility for…
Modern school for children with disabilities opens in West Coast Demerara
The modern ‘Yas School of Inspiration’ in Crane on the West Coast Demerara (WCD) opened on Thursday, offering 50 children with disabilities access to world-class…
MSEs to benefit from US$5M IDB-IPED financing deal
Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Guyana are set to benefit from additional financing after the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) signed a US$5 million loan…
New dawn at Bamia Primary School
Parents of students attending the newly-constructed Bamia Primary School at Amelia’s Ward, Linden, say they are elated about their children’s transition into the modern facility.…
Firearms seized in Sophia and Lusignan, suspects in custody
Police have seized eight firearms and two rounds of ammunition during an intelligence-led operation on Tuesday, taking several suspects into custody, authorities said. The operation,…
School Basketball League set to tip off tomorrow
The recently launched School Basketball League is set for a 16:00hrs tip-off tomorrow at various venues around Georgetown, and Chairman of the league, Willon Cameron,…
Allicock cops first place in Blitz New Year Challenge
FIDE Master Rawle Allicock claimed first place in the Blitz New Year Challenge Chess Competition, hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation at the Pegasus Chess…
Mining school officially accredited
The Guyana Mining School & Training Centre Inc. (GMSTCI) has received accreditation for its Bartica Training Facility from the Council for Technical and Vocational Education…
Poor work culture a setback to construction sector
As the level of infrastructural development in the country continues to outpace available labour, poor work culture is proving to be another hurdle contributing to…