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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Guyana is a potential new agricultural investment hotspot for Middle East investors

Dr Ajeenkya D Y Patil,  Chairman of Ajeenkya D Y Patil Group and Honorary Consul General to Guyana in Mumbai, India, is of the...

PSC chides Opposition for bargaining on projects of national interest

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) is calling for good sense to prevail on the part of politicians and the Amaila Falls Hydro-electricity power project. At...

Heavy rainfall causes flooding

As has become customary, several parts of the country, more so in the capital city, Georgetown is flooded due to the heavy rainfall, today...

New Pharmacy, Baby Store commissioned

A new Pharmacy and Baby store was opened today in Barr Street, Kitty. The two establishments were commissioned by Former Minister of Health Dr....

GCCI backs PSC position in support of Amaila Falls Project

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has endorsed the sentiments expressed by the Private Sector Commission (PSC) and is calling on all...

Master Plan for Zoological Park revealed

The Zoo Park master plan was finally unveiled last evening at the National Park. The plan was revealed by the Ministry of Natural...

PSC urge politicians to move forward with Amaila Falls Project

The Private Sector Commission is urging politicians to work together regardless of time to ensure the smooth passage of the required legislation before...

GCCI alarmed at spike in robberies

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) have expressed its alarm at the number of robberies being perpetrated on city businesses and businesspersons. In...

Finance Minister concerned Amaila Falls Project will be threatened

Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh is concerned that the controversial Amaila Falls Project will be at threat, if it is not supported by...

Gov’t to proceed with airport expansion, US$20M already invested

Government intends to go ahead with the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) expansion project in light of the fact that the hefty sum of...

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Top Cop promotes 7 ranks from Region 10 ‘on the spot’

Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken, promoted seven ranks on the spot' during a visit to Regional Police Division #10 on Tuesday. The newly promoted officers...

Sod turned for Guyana’s first School for the Deaf

In its unwavering commitment to inclusive education and the development of all learners, the Ministry of Education today took a historic step in Guyana’s...

Man jailed two months for harming mother

Kishawn Nauth, a 26-year-old labourer of Lot 25 Bush Lot, Essequibo Coast, was today sentenced to two months imprisonment for injuring his mother. Nauth was...

Essequibo man on $300k bail for rape charge

Gopaul Shawn Baljodha, a 46-year-old labourer of Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, has been placed on bail after being arraigned on a rape charge. Baljodha...

1.7 million tonnes of bauxite produced in 2024

Guyana’s bauxite industry is experiencing a significant resurgence. The 1.7 million tonnes of bauxite that was produced in 2024 represents a 225 per cent...

Nearly US$1B earned from gold in 2024 as large-scale producers restart, expand operations

Guyana recorded a sizeable increase in gold production last year, with Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat revealing that gold brought in earnings to...

Guyana to get first mental health court this year – Chancellor

Guyana’s judiciary is set to launch its first-ever Mental Health Court this year, marking a major step in improving access to justice. At the ceremonial...

Guyana tapping into Indian experts to strengthen forensic capabilities

As the Government of Guyana works to improve the investigative capabilities of the Guyana Police Force, it will be turning to India for forensic...

Dorcas Club Nursery School pupils relocated from “unsafe” building

See below for a statement from the Education Ministry on the relocation of Dorcas Club Nursery School pupils: January 14, 2025 – Following the discovery...

Serious crimes down by 42.6% in Region 7 – Commander

Police Commander for Regional Division #7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Senior Superintendent Dion Moore, revealed on Monday that during the years 2023 and 2024, his Division recorded...