Oct 2, 2025
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SDGs guide Guyana’s development path, says President Ali
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has affirmed that Guyana’s economic growth must align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring that the nation’s oil…
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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…
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…
Guyana to integrate AI in Healthcare System
President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that his Government will introduce artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into Guyana’s healthcare system to improve efficiency and strengthen the…
Parliament to reconvene within constitutional deadline — Jagdeo confirms
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has reaffirmed that Guyana’s Parliament will be reconvened within the four-month period set out in the Constitution, echoing assurances already…
Jagdeo outlines major social support, housing and infrastructure initiatives in 2026 Budget
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday outlined a suite of initiatives expected in the 2026 National Budget, including new housing support programmes, expanded social…
Jagdeo: No crisis in foreign exchange market as Gov’t moves to expand financing options
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has reaffirmed the stability of Guyana’s financial sector, insisting that the country has both the revenue streams and institutional capacity…
Court of Appeal dismisses FGM challenge over ballot exclusion
The Court of Appeal has ruled that it has no jurisdiction to hear the case filed by the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), which challenged its…
Global Shapers Georgetown hub seeks young changemakers
The Georgetown Hub of the Global Shapers Community is inviting young leaders aged 18 to 27 to apply and take part in initiatives aimed at…
PM Phillips represents Guyana at 55th OLADE Energy Ministers Meeting
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips is attending the 55th Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) Meeting of Energy Ministers, held as part of…
Christianburg-Wismar Secondary wins EdYou-FM’s inaugural bake-off
Christianburg-Wismar Secondary School has emerged as the winner of EdYou-FM’s first-ever inter-school baking competition, “What’s in the Oven,” narrowly edging out West Demerara Secondary in…
Mashramani 2026: Ministry aims for biggest, most Inclusive festival yet
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport on Wednesday officially launched preparations for Mashramani 2026, hosting a stakeholder engagement session aimed at setting the stage…
India’s High Commission in Guyana commemorates birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri
The High Commission of India and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, in collaboration with Indian public sector undertakings operating in Guyana—including Bank of Baroda, Engineers…
UG’s Dr. Lidon Lashley participates in Regional Education Symposium in Barbados
The 2025 Regional Symposium and Policy Dialogue on Transforming Education is currently underway in Barbados, bringing together leaders from across the Caribbean to discuss strategies…
History Made: First CARICOM National granted indefinite stay in Belize
The Directorate General for Foreign Trade (DGFT), Belize, has announced the first CARICOM national to be granted Indefinite Stay under the new CARICOM Free Movement…
Ministry of Human Services hosts legal outreach in Region 3
The Ministry of Human Services is hosting a legal outreach today, Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Hope and Justice Centre in Vergenoegen, Region 3.…