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GFS monitoring brush fire in Lethem

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) is currently monitoring a brush fire in the Lethem region. The fire began on Sunday at approximately 8:30h and...

Pres. Ali to C’bean citizens: “Put pressure” on CARICOM Leaders to remove trade barriers

President Dr Irfaan Ali has called on citizens in the Caribbean to pressure their leaders to remove barriers that affect inter-regional trade. The Guyanese Leader,...

“We cannot waste a single moment” – Pres Ali highlights glaring realities of war...

The cost of war and conflict have dire impacts on global food security, and without conscious efforts to improve its stability, the Sustainable Development...

Guyana to boost cherry, coconut & turmeric production with USAID regional funding

…UG signs MoU for research, technical collaboration with IESC Guyanese farmers are set to benefit from specialised technical assistance to expand production of cherry, coconut...

Guyana earns $45.2B in rice exports for 2023 as production increases by 7%

By Jarryl Bryan As 2023 draws to a close, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has revealed that rice, one of the several non-oil economic...

Bank loans to agriculture sector grew by 34.9% since PPP’s return to office –...

Capital investments are the lifeblood of private sector expansion and as such, the banking industry plays an important role in this. On Friday, Demerara Bank...

Gov’t opens first Mangrove Centre in keeping with conservation efforts

On Friday, the Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) held an opening ceremony for Guyana’s...

Greater efficiency expected in 2024 as Albion Estate surpasses another weekly target

SEE BELOW FOR A STATEMENT FROM THE GUYANA SUGAR CORPORATION ON THE ALBION ESTATE PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE:  The Guyana Sugar Corporation is pleased to announce that...

US$5M food terminal earmarked for Soesdyke-Linden Highway

A food terminal to the tune of approximately US$5 million is earmarked to be constructed along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, in keeping with the People’s...

CWC farmers lose millions as wildfire rages through farms

Wildfires on the Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) have damaged several acres of plantain at Crabwood Creek. More than 50 farmers cultivate land at Torani...

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Shoreline Estates to redefine modern living in Guyana with new ECD Condominium Project

Buddy’s Housing Development and Atlantic Builders Inc. are proud to announce the launch of Shoreline Estates, an exclusive, new condominium project set to redefine...

17-Y-O bandit shot dead during robbery on Aubrey Barker Road

A teenager was shot dead by a security guard on Friday night after robbing two females along Aubrey Barker Road, Georgetown. The dead bandit has...

Man, wanted for ECD murder, arrested in Berbice

A 27-year-old construction worker who is wanted for the fatal beating of a Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, man has been arrested by police...

Edghill threatens contract termination if progress not made at CJIA’s Admin Building by early...

Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has once again upbraided Avinash Contracting & Scrap Metal Inc for delays in the construction of the Administration Building...

Govt inks over $112M in D&I contracts for Linden

The Government on Friday awarded 52 contracts to the tune of $112 million for drainage and irrigation works in the mining town of Linden. Overseeing...

Min. Todd meets Venezuelan Ambassador on aggression tactic at border 

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd on Thursday met with His Excellency Mr. Carlos Amador Perez Silva, Ambassador of the Bolivarian...

Ashdel’s Enterprise’s ‘Instant Pepperpot’ meals receive “Made in Guyana” certification

The rich aroma of the indigenous dish, Pepperpot, is the common sign that it’s Christmas morning in many Guyanese household. For those who may...

Security Guard remanded for murder of Toshao

Noah Beaton, the 24-year-old security guard accused of murdering Toshao Ridley Joseph, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court...

Guyana renews condemnation of Venezuela’s aggression tactic at border

Guyana has once again reached out to its international partners including the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to renew its concerns over the bridge...

53-Y-O miner dies after tree falls upon him

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating the death of Oscar King, a 53-year-old miner, who resides at Kumung Kumung Backdam,...