Nov 19, 2025
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Region Six reports 61% drop in serious crimes ahead of holiday season
Region Six (East Berbice–Corentyne) has recorded a remarkable 61 per cent reduction in serious crimes between January 1 and October 28, 2025, compared to the…
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Tiger Bay/Kingston Clean-up paused, to resume at midnight to 5am
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is advising residents of Kingston and Tiger Bay that the ongoing bulky waste removal exercise has been…
Guyana strengthens forest conservation leadership at COP30 in Brazil
Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. Vickram Bharrat, is representing Guyana at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, engaging in high-level discussions and bilateral meetings focused on forest…
MNR responds to allegations on EITI implementation in Guyana
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has addressed recent claims by Policy Forum Guyana (PFG) regarding the implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)…
Canadian High Commissioner calls on Guyanese to safeguard democracy following EU election report
Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Sèbastien Sigouin, has called on Guyanese citizens to actively engage in strengthening the country’s democracy following the release of the…
Guyana and Indonesia explore stronger cooperation following Ambassador’s accreditation
Guyana and Indonesia signalled intentions to deepen bilateral cooperation on Tuesday as newly appointed Non-Resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Indonesia, His Excellency Agus Priono,…
Government boosts hinterland skills development With training graduation in Orealla
The government’s push to expand technical skills training in hinterland and remote communities advanced this week as 35 residents of Orealla, East Corentyne, received official…
MoE expands anti-bullying campaign with direct engagements in region seven schools
The Ministry of Education is intensifying its national Anti-Bullying and Anti-Violence Campaign with a series of school engagements in Region Seven, reaffirming its commitment to…
National drainage task force completes Georgetown consultations; Report to reach President Ali within a week
The National Drainage Task Force has concluded its public consultation phase for the Georgetown Drainage Improvement Project and is preparing to submit its final report…
Guyana steps up to help Jamaican families rebuild after Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane-hit communities in western Jamaica will receive additional relief supplies and reconstruction support as regional partners step up assistance following the destruction caused by Hurricane…
Critically ill heart and lung patients now have better chance of survival
The Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) has introduced a portable extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system, becoming the only facility in the English-speaking Caribbean to offer the…
Terry Gajraj, Komal Samaroo and Nicolette Fernandes among UG 2025 honorary doctorate recipients
Nine persons will receive honorary doctorates from the University of Guyana (UG) in 2025, recognising their contributions to diplomacy, business, sport, engineering, literature, music, agriculture…
EU Observation Mission: Elections ‘well run’ but reforms needed
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) on Tuesday outlined six priority reforms to strengthen Guyana’s electoral system, citing gaps in voter registration, campaign…
Man who fatally stabbed woman 17 times gets 22 years’ imprisonment
Nearly five years after the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old Vanessa Benjamin, a mother of two, the High Court in Berbice has sentenced 29-year-old Jamal Angus…
Mara residents rejoice at ‘brighter’ days
Residents of Mara, a remote village on the East Bank of Berbice, are celebrating the arrival of electricity after years of depending on dim and…
Turning grief into triumph: UG graduand overcomes loss and perseveres to earn finance degree
At just 22 years old, Amelia Sara Bhoodoo is preparing to walk the graduation stage at the University of Guyana this week to receive her…
Guyana to benefit from CARICOM project empowering women, youth in agriculture
Guyana is among 10 CARICOM states set to benefit from a new regional programme aimed at strengthening food security and boosting the role of women…
Enabling business environment driving private sector growth
Private Sector Commission (PSC) Chairman Captain Gerald Gouveia Jr. says the government’s hands-on support and clear policy direction are accelerating private-sector growth at a pivotal…