Sep 29, 2025
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Minister Parag cracks down on teacher absenteeism
Education Minister Sonia Parag has raised concerns over what she called “alarming levels of teacher absenteeism” across schools, warning that students are being deprived of…
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Guyana highlights heart health on World Heart Day 2025
As part of World Heart Day 2025, today, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony has called on all Guyanese to take proactive steps to prevent…
NDMA prepares citizens for a ’connected Guyana’ in Moruca
The National Data Management Agency (NDMA) visited the Ko-Ko Hutawari ICT Hub in Moruca, Region 1 on Monday, hosting Cybersecurity and eService Awareness Sessions to…
Parag pushes holistic learning, emphasises parents’ role in education reform
Guyana’s newly appointed Education Minister, Sonia Parag, is signalling a shift in the nation’s education strategy, highlighting the importance of parental involvement and the development…
Guyana Squash Association launches ’Hall of Fame’ on 60th anniversary
On Sunday evening, the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) marked its 60th anniversary with a historic gala, inducting six legends of the sport into the newly…
Guyana reaffirms human rights commitments as U.N. adopts fourth U.P.R. report
The United Nations Human Rights Council formally adopted Guyana’s Fourth Cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR) this morning, concluding the country’s latest human rights assessment at…
WTC Georgetown calls on entrepreneurs to “Build local, think global, lead with resilience”
Guyana’s entrepreneurs are being encouraged to strengthen local businesses, explore international markets, and embrace resilience as key to success. Wesley Kirton, Executive Director of the…
Top Police officials visit CJIA amid allegations of bribery
Commissioner of Police and Chief Immigration Officer, Mr. Clifton Hicken, accompanied by Deputy Chief Immigration Officer, Senior Superintendent Stephen Telford, today visited the Cheddi Jagan…
Guyana Police Force urges public to refrain from offering bribes Subheadline: ...zero tolerance for corruption reiterated
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a stern reminder to the public that offering bribes to law enforcement officers is a criminal offence that…
Ex-cop remanded on fraud, forgery charges
A former police officer was on Monday remanded to prison after being charged with multiple counts of forgery and attempting to obtain money by fraudulent…
VPAC commends Demerara Bank for youth entrepreneurship initiative
Vigilant Political Action Committee (V-PAC) has commended Demerara Bank Limited for launching the Dream. Build. Lead. Innovation Tank, a $10 million programme supporting young entrepreneurs…
Orthopedic Technician charged under cyber crime act for sharing private image
A 20-year-old orthopedic technician attached to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) was on Monday charged under the Cyber Crime Act for allegedly transmitting a…
Minister Sukhai engages interior communities on development needs
Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Pauline Sukhai, has met with residents and Community Development Councils (CDCs) in Hauraruni/Yarrowkabra, Tiger Bone/Banakari,…
Region Three Junior Chamber launches leadership training for first cohort
The Region Three Junior Chamber of Commerce has taken its first major step in youth leadership development, with 25 members participating in the Live2Lead 2025…
MODEC partners with Seishonen Guyana for Fuma School Tour; Sponsors FumaCon 2026
MODEC Guyana Inc. has partnered with Seishonen Guyana to launch the Fuma School Tour and will serve as the title sponsor for FumaCon 2026, Guyana’s…
Guyana Begins $100M Parking Meter Arbitration in Paris
Today, Monday, September 29, Guyana begins arbitration proceedings in the Smart City Solutions Holdings Inc. v Co-operative Republic of Guyana case, also known as the…
GTU withdraws contempt case against senior government officials
The Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) has withdrawn its contempt of court application against senior government officials, ending proceedings that alleged non-compliance with a 2024 High…
Robotics and Coding to reach more than 1400 Grade 4 Students in Guyana
Over the past two weeks, the Ministry of Education, through the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD) IT Unit, conducted Robotics and STEAM training…