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Berbice residents urged to be cautious as smoke from Suriname’s forest fire fills air

See below for an Air Quality Advisory issued by the Home Affairs Ministry for residents of Corriverton, Berbice (Region Six - East Berbice-Corentyne) and...

Silica City master plan expected by mid-2024

The master plan draft for Silica City, Guyana’s inaugural modern and sustainable city project, is expected to be available by mid-2024. This was disclosed by...

Guyana invited to attend G20 Summit in Brazil in July

Guyana has been invited to attend the upcoming 2024 Group of 20 (G20) Summit, which will take place from July 12-14 in Brazil, to...

Guyana announces 1st credit eligible for use by airlines under CORSIA

Full statement below: The Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) issued 7.14 million 2021 vintage carbon credits to Guyana today as the Government of Guyana simultaneously...

Public Works Minister leads delegation at workshop on future of ports in C’bean

Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill is currently leading a Guyanese delegation at the United States Department of State and Deloitte Advisory LLP workshop...

CARICOM to push case before GCF to enhance climate financing efficiency – VP Jagdeo

Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday emphasised the need for CARICOM leaders to push a solid case before the Green Climate Fund (GCF)...

US$15.8M in new climate mitigation funding to region announced

…as US Rep to UN hopeful for quick roll-out of funding The United States (US) has announced new funding to the tune of US$15.8 Million...

“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...

Over 35000 citizens countrywide received 1st time access to potable water

The government’s investment in the water sector has provided access to more than 35000 citizens across the country within the last three years. This was...

Gov’t upbraids contractors for delays in road projects

. urges urgency in the completion of Cemetery Road widening project Minister within the Public Works Ministry, Deodat Indar on the instruction of President...

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Over 100 ATMs to be rolled out countrywide; to work with any Visa, MasterCard,...

Over 100 new automated teller machines (ATMs) will soon be rolled out countrywide, allowing holders of credit cards under brands such as Visa and...

Guyana, Suriname discuss convening of Border Commission

See full statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation:    The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today...

16-Y-O remanded for murder of M&CC councillor

A 16-year-old boy has been remanded to prison for the murder of Georgetown City Councillor and businessman, 47-year-old Kyle Anthony Solomon. The accused appeared before...

New housing development for Kwakwani; Waterfront residents to be relocated soon

The government is ramping up efforts to expand homeownership in Regio Ten, with plans in motion for a new housing development in Kwakwani. Minister of...

Kingston Goods Wharf is currently 80% complete

Passengers can look forward to an improved travel experience as rehabilitation works on the Kingston Goods Wharf are nearing completion. The Ministry of Public Works...

French Armed Forces delegation in Guyana for military exchange meeting

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is currently hosting a distinguished delegation from the French Armed Forces, French Guiana contingent, for the 3rd Regional Military...

Capsized fishing boat found off Berbice River; crew suspected missing

A capsized fishing boat was on Tuesday discovered in the Atlantic Ocean, about two miles off the mouth of the Berbice River. Initial reports indicate...

Charis Griffith: A forensic chemist with a heart for service

Charis Griffith, a forensic chemist at heart, currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory. Her journey into the world...

CANU finds “Strawberry Quick” drug at clubs, social gatherings

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) is taking proactive action to combat the emerging synthetic drug, ‘Strawberry Quick,’ before it becomes widespread. This drug is a...

Local firm to host expo to launch AI tech to detect gas leaks, advance...

As Artificial Intelligence ( AI) continues to transform industries worldwide, local company BeAiFA Labs is set to host an AI Expo aimed at educating...