Sep 30, 2025
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Minister Persaud meets UN officials to advance development priorities
On Monday morning, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Vindhya Persaud, held discussions with UN Resident Coordinator for Guyana, Jean Njeri Kamau,…
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Windies dominate Nepal in Sharjah T20I finale
West Indies ended their T20I series against Nepal on a high, crushing the visitors by 10 wickets in the third and final match at the…
Minister Persaud provides support to small entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security this week extended critical support to five small business owners, helping them strengthen their livelihoods and expand…
Minister Walrond hails “Protector Eight” as Guyana steps up fire service modernisation for waterfront safety
The powerful spray of water jets arcing over the Demerara River on Saturday, September 27, was more than a firefighting display. For Minister of Home…
Guyana trains journalists to boost extractive transparency amid oil boom
As Guyana’s oil revenues continue to surge past the billion-dollar mark, the Ministry of Natural Resources is intensifying efforts to place transparency at the heart…
Fatal accident at Mon Repos claims life of pedestrian
Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred around 00:20 hrs today, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, on the Mon Repos Public Road, East Coast Demerara.…
President Ali to engage religious leaders in national development drive
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that his government will roll out new initiatives in the coming weeks to engage religious leaders and communities…
TIME names President Ali among emerging global leaders in 2025
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has been named to TIME Magazine’s 2025 TIME100 Next list, earning recognition as one of 100 rising leaders shaping the…
MLGRD officials assess services at Patentia/Toevlugt NDC and Health Centre
Director General of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development (MLGRD), Anand Persaud, along with Deputy Permanent Secretary (Administration), Dr. Josh Kanhai, on Monday…
Belize High Commission, Imperial House host public speaking and protocol workshop
Thirty-six young people were awarded certificates of completion on Sunday, after participating in a workshop on public speaking, hosting and protocols, hosted by The Imperial…
Minister Manickchand meets with M&CC Sanitation Director on city cleanliness
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, this afternoon met with Director of Sanitation at the Mayor and City Council (M&CC), Walter Narine.…
THAG pushes for special packages to boost domestic tourism
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) is moving to introduce a range of special packages aimed at encouraging more domestic travel, in a…
Farmer murdered by brother-in-law during argument over motorcycle
A 27-year-old farmer, Assis Joel, of Maruranau Village, South Rupununi, Region Nine, was allegedly murdered by his brother-in-law during an argument over a motorcycle on…
1 Infantry Battalion wins third GDF quarterly fitness contest
The 1 Infantry Battalion claimed top spot in the Guyana Defence Force’s third quarterly fitness competition on Friday, edging out teams from across the Force…
Abhishek 2, Afridi 0 — the duel that could decide the Asia Cup final
Abhishek Sharma has been India’s spark plug at the Asia Cup, his fearlessness in the powerplay providing his team with enough momentum to make up…
Demerara Bank pushes digital frontier with mobile wallet, e-banking upgrades, and trade automation
Demerara Bank Limited said on Saturday it plans to modernise Guyana’s financial landscape with the launch of its first mobile banking app, a revamped e-banking…
Demerara Bank launches $10 million innovation tank to support local entrepreneurs
Demerara Bank Limited has launched a new initiative aimed at boosting local entrepreneurship, unveiling the Dream. Build. Lead. (DBL) Innovation Tank with $10 million in…
Bosai conciliation talks set for Monday
Workers of the BOSAI Bauxite Mining Company have ended their recent strike following the intervention of the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning. Employees in…