May 24, 2025
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Support for women to convert skills into viable enterprises
The Human Services and Social Security Ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) to enhance financial…
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Essequibo Coast now has 87 per cent access to clean, treated water
With the commissioning of the massive $1.2 billion Onderneeming Water Treatment Plant in Red Village, Onderneeming, Region Two, the Essequibo Coast now enjoys 87 per…
Adrianna Younge’s case: Government reaffirms transparency in investigation, decries spreading of misinformation
The Government has reiterated its commitment to full transparency in the investigation into the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, whose body was discovered in the…
Travellers to CJIA urged to plan ahead amid weekend road works, possible delays
Travellers to Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) this weekend could face delays of up to four hours due to overnight road works on the East…
Brazilian national charged for illegal possession of gold
Osmil Costa Da Silva, a Brazilian national of 111 Mile Mahdia, Region Eight, was on Friday charged with Possession of Gold by a Person Not…
Prime Minister describes Norton’s presentation in House as ’most unpatriotic’
Prime Minister Mark Phillips has described Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton’s presentation in Parliament today as “most unpatriotic,” as he firmly rebuffed criticisms levelled against the…
Guyana helping Trinidad and Tobago revive rice industry
Trinidad is set to revitalise its rice industry, drawing inspiration from the significant successes of Guyana’s rice sector. A statement from the twin-island republic’s Ministry…
Offensive songs: Hits and Jams Entertainment, Baby Skello yet to meet ERC
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has reported that Hits and Jams Entertainment has not responded to a request to meet with the commission regarding an…
Minister Benn ‘talks up’ need for diversity in security forces
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has reiterated the importance of diversity within the country’s security forces. He stressed the point during his presentation on the…
Ambassador Theriot: US will always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Guyana
The United States continues to fully support Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and is urging investors not to be deterred by Venezuela’s sabre-rattling, US Ambassador…
Strong community key to advancing women leaders
A thriving community or network of women is an important component in building the foundation of an inclusive society, said Michelle Nicholas and Lyndell Danzie-Black,…
Commonwealth short story prize winner keen on giving back to Guyana
Guyanese creative writer Subraj Singh is eager to make his contribution to the literary landscape of Guyana on completion of his studies. The 32-year-old was…
Police dispute Todd’s claim of neglecting to contact Adrianna’s father
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has refuted claims made by attorney-at-law Dexter Todd, who alleged in a recent press release that the father of the…
Gov’t seeks additional $57.5B for key projects
The Government of Guyana has been moving ahead steadily with its continued development agenda and on Friday Senior Minister in the Office of the President…
GPL, GUYOIL workers get pay increase
The Government continues to play a key role in fostering improved workers’ welfare and industrial relations between several Government entities and workers’ unions, and Friday…
Oil spill from vessel alongside DST Wharf
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) is responding to an oil spill incident involving the Motor Vessel AROYAT, IMO #9151395, which is moored alongside the Demerara…
Nandlall warns against unmaintainable precedence
Amid calls to involve various international police agencies in the investigation into the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge, Attorney General Anil Nandlall stated that the…
Guyana condemns attacks on GDF troops, demands thorough investigation
Guyana has strongly condemned the attacks on Guyana Defence Force (GDF) troops by armed men in civilian clothing on the Venezuelan shore shortly after midnight…