Jun 6, 2025
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Local communities key in advancing biodiversity
Former President of Colombia, Iván Duque, has underscored the importance of working with local communities to ensure that Guyana’s biodiversity conservation is adequately remunerated. He…
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Stage set for Champions Elite Pro Qualifier 2025
The stage is set for the highly anticipated Stage of Champions Elite Pro Qualifier 2025, happening Saturday, June 7 at 19:00 hrs at the National…
Treasury targets network trafficking cocaine to the U.S. and Europe
Thursday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four Guyanese nationals and two Colombian nationals responsible for trafficking tons…
Jagdeo touts party’s achievements in government
PPP General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said the country has seen rapid progress under the ruling party’s leadership, pointing to expanded education spending,…
EU bans all air carriers from Tanzania and Suriname over oversight shortcomings
The EU “closed its airspace” to aircraft registered in Tanzania and Suriname. The European Commission updated the EU aviation safety list, which lists airlines subject…
Guyana reaffirms commitment to combating drug trafficking in collaboration with US
Full statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs The Ministry of Home Affairs welcomes the significant development in the actions taken today (Thursday, 5 June…
GECOM preparations on track despite Opposition filibuster, says Gunraj
Commissioners of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) are yet to see eye to eye on a number of issues that should be ironed out ahead…
Gone too soon, says family of young contractor
What was supposed to be another routine work trip ended in tragedy Wednesday night, when 28-year-old Kevin Bacchus of Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, lost his life…
One dead in vehicular accident at Riverstown
One person has been confirmed dead following a collision involving two trucks and a low-bed trailer in Region Two on Wednesday night. The incident occurred…
T&T says no evidence to support Maduro’s paramilitary claims
Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Defence has said it is aware of recent reports concerning a claim made by the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro,…
Trump signs ban on travel to US by nationals from 12 countries
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a full travel ban on people from 12 countries and restricting the citizens of…
Investments in coconut industry yield growth
More than $1.2 billion has been invested in Guyana’s coconut sub-sector over the past four years, as part of an aggressive push by the government…
CDC leads relief efforts following wind storm
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) continues to assess damage and provide relief following high winds that struck multiple communities in Regions Three, Four and Five…
Guyana marketed as investment destination
Chief Investment Officer and Agency Head of the Guyana Office for Investment, Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, marketed Guyana as an investment destination during a meeting with…
IDB approves $350 million loan to Guyana to strengthen social protection systems
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $350 million policy-based loan to Guyana to help modernise and expand the country’s social protection systems. The…
England thrash Windies to seal 3-0 series win
England romped to a 3-0 series clean sweep over West Indies with a seven-wicket victory in the third one-day international at The Oval. Chasing 246…
Caribbean doctors receive specialised training in Guyana
Guyana is currently offering specialised medical training to physicians from across the Caribbean, making an exciting time for the country’s healthcare sector, which is poised…
AFC Region Seven Chair endorses President Ali
David Daniels, the Alliance For Change’s (AFC) Region Seven Chairman and Founder of the Small Miners Association, has publicly endorsed President Dr Irfaan Ali and…