Oct 8, 2025
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UG’s Dr. Duane Edwards appointed President of Caribbean Sociological Association
Dr. Duane Edwards of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Guyana (UG) has been appointed President of the Caribbean Sociological Association (CASA),…
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Sarwan leads cricket development push in Hinterland under presidential sports initiative
Former West Indies Captain Ramnaresh Sarwan has begun leading a major effort to develop cricket in Guyana’s hinterland regions, under an initiative announced by His…
Guyana, UK strengthen trade and investment ties
Yesterday, Guyana’s Chief Investment Officer, Hon. Dr. Peter R. Ramsaroop, M.P., met with His Majesty’s Deputy Trade Commissioner for Latin America and the Caribbean, Mr.…
Minister Edghill commends Police for role in New Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge Project
Minister of Public Works, Hon. Bishop Juan A. Edghill, has publicly recognized the Guyana Police Force for their key contributions to the successful completion of…
Mandatory training, digital shift to modernize public service
The Government of Guyana is implementing mandatory training and a digital transformation for public service employees aimed at improving service delivery and increasing efficiency, Minister…
Guyana and Qatar finalise 2025 Red Crescent Medical Mission
The Government of Guyana has finalised plans with the Qatar Red Crescent Society for the 2025 Medical Convoys Mission, aimed at providing specialised medical care…
President Ali hosts luncheon for Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey
President Dr. Irfaan Ali hosted a luncheon at State House today in honour of the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Ms. Shirley Botchwey, who is visiting…
U.G. Women in Law Association expands, opens registration to young women
The Women in Law Association at the University of Guyana is inviting women aged 16 and older to join its growing network, a platform dedicated…
PM meets Digicel CEO on expanded telecommunications investment
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) the Honourable Mark Phillips met with Digicel Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Marcelo Cataldo, at the Office of the Prime Minister…
GPL supports Diwali festival
In celebration of Guyana’s cultural diversity, Guyana Power & Light Inc. (GPL) has made a donation to the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha to support the…
Government, Private Sector collaborate to boost agriculture
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha recently met with members of the Private Sector Commission’s (PSC) Agriculture Sub-Committee to discuss opportunities for public-private partnerships aimed at…
’Protect identity of child victims’ — Dr. Persaud warns public
Children have a right to be protected from all forms of abuse — and, in cases where abuse occurs, from being publicly identified. This reminder…
GCCI, US Embassy explore new avenues for collaboration
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the United States Embassy’s Commercial Section have held discussions to identify new areas for collaboration aimed…
Corentyne trio remanded in murder of 73-year-old mechanic
Three men have been remanded to prison in connection with the murder of 73-year-old Kamaluddin Abrahim, also known as “Richard,” of Lot 111 Free Yard,…
THAG applauds Government-City Hall effort to revitalise Georgetown
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) has praised the recent collaborative meeting between Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Priya Manickchand,…
CHPA moves forward on two key West Demerara highways
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) has advanced plans for two major road projects aimed at improving connectivity and unlocking development potential along the…
New West Bank–West Coast bypass to cut travel time, boost development
Plans for the construction of a bypass road along an old Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) dam, linking Canal, Leonora, and Stewartville, has begun, in a…
Aubrey Barker–Ogle Highway to open by year-end- President Ali
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has confirmed that the Aubrey Barker to Ogle Highway connection will be completed before the end of 2025, marking a…