Daily Archives: November 12, 2025
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Stabroek News announces closure
After more than forty years of operation, Stabroek News has announced its closure effective March 15.
The newspaper made the announcement via its website today.
Stabroek...
Stipends for Local Govt representatives to be increased
The government will increase the stipends for various local government representatives.
Appearing at the Committee of Supply on Thursday, Minister of Local Government and Regional...
4 arrested for robbing woman at Herstelling
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘B’ are investigating an alleged Robbery Under Arms which occurred on Thursday...
Demerara Bank raises residential housing loan ceiling to G$40M at 5% interest rate
See full statement from Demerara Bank Limited:
Demerara Bank Limited has announced an expansion of its Residential Housing Loan framework, increasing the lending ceiling from...
Teixeira defends 1-year rule for Commonwealth citizens voting in Guyana
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira has defended the existing legal provision that allows Commonwealth citizens to vote in Guyana after residing...
Global Private Sector must see value of forested countries – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has reiterated calls for private sector companies around the world to recognise the investment potential in forest-rich countries such as...
Corentyne contractor freed of rape charge
A Corentyne contractor was acquitted of a charge of rape following a trial at the Berbice High Court on Thursday.
Dexter Philadelphia, also known as...
Stabroek Market, Bourda Green, city avenues for major upgrades this year
The government intends to restore, construct or rebuild the iconic Stabroek Market in Georgetown and the Bourda Green (Bourda Market) on Robb Street, with...
Govt mulls laws to tackle bullying, violence in schools – Parag
More than 500 recommendations have already emerged from the Ministry of Education’s national anti-bullying consultations, and these will help guide the government’s efforts to...
Over 4400lbs of cocaine found in rice, chemical shipments from Guyana; likely contaminated during...
Over 4400lbs of cocaine were found in two separate shipments from Guyana that were likely contaminated during transshipment.
The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) today...
