Oct 3, 2025
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Housing Ministry engages regional officers to strengthen services
The Ministry of Housing today convened a strategic meeting at its Brickdam Headquarters with Regional Housing Officers from Regions Two, Three, Five, Six, Seven, Nine,…
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Berbice woman arrested after allegedly strangling sister, confronting brothers with knife
Police in Region Five are investigating the death of 72-year-old Barbara Crawford, a pensioner of Amelia’s Ward, Linden, who was allegedly murdered by her sister…
KFC launches international school football tournament
The sixth annual KFC International Secondary School Football Tournament is set to be the biggest yet, with youth teams from Brazil and The Bahamas confirmed…
Jagdeo confirms cash grant for citizens by Christmas
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has confirmed that citizens will receive another round of cash grants by the end of this year, assuring that the…
GFF, Argentine Embassy explore football collaboration
President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), Wayne Forde, and General Secretary, Pushpargha Chattopadhyay, recently hosted the new Charge D’Affaires of the Argentine Embassy, Carlos…
GPF launches major crackdown; Minibus operators to face fines for defying 2018 fare mandate
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) Traffic Department confirmed on October 2, 2025, that it is launching a stricter enforcement campaign to hold minibus operators accountable…
Female ranks of GPF stand tall at GAWP Headquarters Inspection
The Guyana Association of Women Police (GAWP) hosted a successful inspection exercise on Thursday morning at the Tactical Services Unit (TSU) Drill Square, Eve Leary,…
More than $1B worth of cannabis destroyed in Joint Police Operation
Over $1 billion worth of cannabis was found and destroyed on Wednesday during a joint narcotics eradication exercise conducted by ranks of the Guyana Police…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Survivors share powerful stories of courage and resilience
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting early detection, and honoring the strength of those who have fought the disease.…
Phillips: Guyana’s clean energy transition will deliver equity and opportunity for all
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips says Guyana’s transition to a low-carbon economy is designed to ensure equity and opportunity for every citizen,…
Jagdeo: Gov’t to Address Gun License Backlog, Strengthen Social Support Systems
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday outlined government plans to tackle longstanding challenges in governance, including gun license processing, social assistance, pensions, rice pricing,…
Government, private sector, and citizens urged to secure sustainable growth
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has urged all sectors of society to collaborate in using Guyana’s oil wealth to build a sustainable and equitable future for…
Inclusive development key to translating oil wealth into citizen benefits, says President Ali
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has emphasized that policies governing Guyana’s oil revenues must prioritize social equity, ensuring that no group, village, or hinterland community is…
President Ali calls on private sector to turn oil revenues into jobs and commerce
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has highlighted the vital role of the private sector in translating Guyana’s oil wealth into economic opportunities and improved standards of…
Fifteen new dialysis units to open in Guyana by end of 2025
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that 15 new dialysis units will be established across Guyana by the end of 2025, significantly expanding access to…
Gov’t expands primary and preventative healthcare
President Dr Irfaan Ali highlighted ongoing investments in primary and preventative healthcare to reduce disease risks across Guyana. Over the past three years, 25 new…
Guyana strengthens pandemic preparedness with ‘One Health Project’
Guyana is moving to bolster its ability to detect and respond to health threats through the launch of the One Health Project, President Dr. Irfaan…
Electronic health records to launch at GPHC by 2026
President Dr Irfaan Ali said Guyana is advancing the digitisation of patient records, with Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) set to go live with an…