Oct 19, 2025
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Cocoa, coffee production to commence in Region Six
Region Six is set for major agricultural expansion as Guyana partners with the Dominican Republic to launch cocoa and coffee production, while private cane farmers…
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ICC, BCCI express ’solidarity’ with Afghanistan after withdrawal from Pakistan tri-series
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has withdrawn the national team from next month's tri-series in Pakistan following the death of three local cricketers in a…
PM Phillips: Women are the quiet yet powerful force driving Guyana’s progress
Women have long been the quiet yet powerful force behind progress in Guyana, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said on Saturday, as he underscored…
US Embassy issues warning to Americans in Trinidad and Tobago as tensions with Venezuela escalate
The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago cautioned Americans on Saturday to stay away from American government facilities on the twin-island nation. It was an…
$1.3B Cummings Lodge plant brings clean water to 10,000 residents
Everyone knows that water is essential for life — but not just any water; it must be clean, safe, and drinkable. For the residents of…
Guyana encourages formation of consortia to strengthen regional trade with Brazil
Guyana has encouraged the establishment of Public-Private Partnerships and consortia to drive cross-border economic growth, highlighting the Tacama Gold corn and soya project as a…
US$156 million World Bank project to drive Guyana’s transport modernisation
Guyana’s transport infrastructure sector is set for a major boost through the Integrated Transport Corridors Project (ITCP), following the signing of a US$156 million loan…
CARICOM reaffirms commitment to regional peace and fight against narcotrafficking
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the region as a Zone of Peace and intensifying efforts to combat narcotrafficking and the…
Strategic investments, farmer support drive record gains in agriculture sector
Strategic government investments in modern infrastructure and robust support for farmers continue to fuel remarkable growth across Guyana’s agriculture sector, paving the way for another…
Region Six shrimp output surges twelvefold to 122,000 kg a month
Shrimp production in Guyana’s Region Six has surged more than twelvefold in four years, underscoring the rapid growth of the country’s agriculture sector and the…
Newly commissioned GDF officers reminded of duty, discipline, and service
Twenty-two newly commissioned Second Lieutenants of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) have officially received their Instruments of Commission, while four Warrant Officers were presented with…
Exhibitors take centre stage at World Food Day
Under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” the Albion Sports Complex in Region Six became a stage for Guyana’s…
WTC Georgetown to officially open on October 21
The World Trade Center (WTC) Georgetown is set to officially open its doors next week, positioning Guyana as a dynamic hub for international business and…
CH&PA rolling out new system to track housing project efficiency
Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Dr. Martin Pertab, announced the development of a new real-time project tracking framework aimed…
Sod turned for ANSA McAL’s Chateau Margot Mall
The sod was turned on Thursday for the Chateau Margot Mall, a landmark 110,000-square-foot development on the East Coast of Demerara by Trinidad-based conglomerate ANSA…
President Ali: Caribbean should not fear US role in anti-drug operations
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to regional peace and security, dismissing concerns that US involvement in anti-drug operations could destabilise Caribbean…
Indian refiners make rare purchases of Guyanese grades
Two Indian refiners have bought 4 million barrels of Guyanese crude oil from U.S. major Exxon Mobil to be delivered at the end of 2025…
Sandiford and Joshi dominate I-CEE Grand Prix 1 Chess Tournament
Keron Sandiford and Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Aditi Joshi clinched first place in their respective categories in the I-CEE-sponsored Grand Prix 1 Chess Tournament, held…