Apr 23, 2026
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Over 218,000 beneficiaries receive $100,000 cash grants without leaving home
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, said that of this total, 218,227 persons have already been…
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No Fifa plan for Italy to replace Iran at World Cup
Fifa has no plans to replace Iran with Italy at this summer's World Cup according to sources, after the switch was proposed by US president…
Lois Lambert turns 103
Lois Millicent Lambert, affectionately known as “Grand Ma,” marked her 103rd birthday on Wednesday, reflecting a life shaped by resilience, family and endurance. Born on…
Business clinic cuts queues, enables compliance at single stop
What would normally be a day of running between offices for permits, tax numbers and registration became a single stop for entrepreneurs in Region Five,…
Professor Sankat flags drop in Berbice technical enrolment amid training expansion
Declining enrolment in technical education institutions in Berbice is raising concern among education leaders, even as Guyana continues to expand investment in skills training and…
Buzzing success: Beekeeping transforms from backyard activity into expanding industry
Beekeeping in Guyana is steadily transforming from a small-scale backyard activity into a structured and expanding agricultural industry, supported by training, innovation, and government-backed initiatives.…
SHOUT4Change seeks next youth environmental leader in Guyana
Recover Guyana on Wednesday launched the fourth edition of its national youth environmental speech competition, SHOUT4Change, as Earth Day 2026 is marked globally under the…
Court awards Narine $515 million in dispute with Superior Concrete
Businesswoman Ann Narine has won a High Court judgment against Superior Concrete Inc., in rulings delivered on Tuesday by Justice Nigel Niles. Narine, represented by…
Caribbean leaders must redouble efforts to remove trade barriers, Dr Singh urges
Caribbean leaders must redouble efforts to remove long-standing barriers to the free movement of goods and people if the region is to achieve sustainable and…
Guyana expands digital health vision with plan for Caribbean telemedicine hub
Guyana is positioning itself as a regional leader in digital health with plans to developing a telemedicine hub aimed at supporting healthcare delivery across the…
Mobile phone subscriptions in Guyana surpass one million users
Mobile phone subscriptions in Guyana have surpassed one million users, marking a significant milestone in the country’s telecommunications sector, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) said…
Law school moves closer to construction stage
Construction of Guyana’s first law school is moving closer to the implementation stage as the government prepares to seek consultancy services to begin development, Attorney…
Four youths arrested after robbing Chinese nationals
Four persons are in police custody following a robbery under arms on Tuesday night at a business establishment on Mon Repos Public Road, East Coast…
US deports 12 Guyanese; murder and domestic violence accused placed in custody
Twelve Guyanese nationals were deported from the United States to Guyana on Tuesday, the Guyana Police Force said. Upon arrival, all 12 individuals were interviewed…
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
Children aged 17 or younger will face a lifelong ban on buying cigarettes, as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill clears Parliament. Both the Commons and…
Doobay Medical commissions eye clinic with 70 per cent reduced fees for patients
The Doobay Medical and Research Centre on Tuesday commissioned the Latchmin Kissoon and Family Eye Clinic at its facility in Annandale, East Coast Demerara, expanding…
City presents $5.697 billion budget, prioritises sanitation, to crackdown on tax defaulters
The Mayor and City Council of Georgetown on Tuesday presented a $5.697 billion budget for 2026, outlining increased spending on waste management, enforcement and…
Springlands men charged with ammunition possession
Two 23-year-old men from Springlands, Berbice, were jointly charged on Monday with possession of ammunition without a licence following a Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU)…