Dec 19, 2025
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GPSCCU expanding to support loans, savings and ATMs in Berbice
Construction is well under way on a new regional office of the Guyana Public Service Co-operative Credit Union Limited (GPSCCU) in New Amsterdam, as the…
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King and Campbell give West Indies solid reply to New Zealand’s mammoth total
West Indies 110 for 0 (King 55*, Campbell 45*) trail New Zealand 575 for 8 dec (Conway 227, Latham 137, Ravindra 72*, Greaves 2–83) by…
Legal aid to expand to boost access to justice
The government will expand legal aid services to ensure low-income citizens can access justice, PPP General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday, outlining a…
Tourism body hails transport boost, corporate tax removal
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) welcomed measures announced by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday to improve transport access for tourism and…
Private sector encouraged to invest more in sugar and energy
The government is calling for increased private sector participation in energy and traditional industries such as sugar, as it seeks to expand investment and diversify…
Brazil, Guyana and Argentina drive non-OPEC crude growth into 2026
Global crude oil production is forecast to rise by about 800,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2026, with Brazil, Guyana and Argentina accounting for roughly…
Bright Christmas for Disciplined Services members
Members of Guyana’s Disciplined Services will receive a one-month, tax-free Christmas bonus, a move expected to inject $2.1 billion in disposable income into the economy…
Correia encouraged by response to upcoming gymnasium rumble
Stacy Correia, Secretary of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), expressed her excitement over the enthusiastic response from boxing gyms across Guyana in anticipation of the…
Three drivers fined $190,000; nine more summoned for dangerous driving
Three minibus drivers in Guyana were fined a total of $190,000 for dangerous driving, while nine others have been summoned to appear in court, authorities…
Chase remains unbeaten in KFC School Football Tourney
Defending champions Chase’s Academic Foundation pulled off a dramatic 3–2 comeback victory against Jamaica’s Kingston College on Wednesday evening at the Ministry of Education Ground,…
Massive rail transit system under consideration
The government is exploring options for a large-scale rail transit system as part of its five-year transport infrastructure agenda. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said…
Cash grant, tax-free zones, and expanded citizen services to be rolled out next year
The government will deliver a $100,000 cash grant to every citizen aged 18 years and older in 2026, introduce tax-free development zones, and expand digital…
Conway 178* and Latham 137 grind West Indies to dust
Stumps New Zealand 334 for 1 (Conway 178*, Latham 137, Roach 1–63) vs West Indies The Bay of Plenty lived up to its name, but…
GCCI welcomes special development zones, e-wallet and junior stock exchange
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has welcomed the announcement of special development zones, a national e-wallet and a planned Junior Stock Exchange,…
England’s Ashes hopes vanishing after batters fold again
England’s Ashes hopes are vanishing after they were overwhelmed by Australia amid further Snicko controversy on the second day of the third Test. In temperatures…
New look for Bare Root
Residents of Bare Root on the East Coast of Demerara are set to benefit from a series of long-term infrastructure improvements, including a new community…
Impressions enhances visibility of St. Cuthbert’s Mission
Two newly installed 25-foot billboards at St. Cuthbert’s Mission, installed by Impressions Branding and Ignite Television at a cost of $6 million, are being welcomed…
508 nursing assistants enter workforce
A total of 508 nursing assistants graduated from the Ministry of Health’s Health Sciences Education Nursing Assistant Programme on Wednesday. Delivering the programme report at…