Guyana signs agreement with Norway, IDB to leapfrog solar energy future
(DPI) Following the signing of an agreement among Guyana, the Kingdom of Norway and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the reality of Guyana’s goal to...
Floodwaters rapidly rising in Kwakwani
During the last 24 hours, floodwaters at Kwakwani Waterfront and Lamp Island have risen about two to three feet respectively.
The outburst of the large...
$100M in grants available for locals interested in preserving the environment
Half a million US dollars, or Gy$100 million, in funding is available for local groups interested in executing projects that would aid in protecting...
Officials to be trained to keep water clean during disasters
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the United Nations International Children Funds (UNICEF) today launched a Water,...
Reg. 10 residents remain resilient as floodwaters continue to rise
As the heavy downpour continues across the country, several villages in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice) continue to be severely affected.
This was confirmed by Public...
Authorities prepared for weekend of heavy rainfall
Prime Minister, Brigadier Mark Phillips has announced that officials are working around the clock to ensure that no administrative region in Guyana is neglected...
PM urges preparations as tropical wave expected over next 5 days
Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips is calling on Guyanese, especially those on the coastland and in Region Seven and Region Ten, to prepare for...
Emergency works underway in Kwakwani as rainy season persists – CDC
The National Taskforce on Flood Monitoring through the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), is working assiduously to ensure impacted and potentially impacted communities across Guyana...
“Stop skirting around issues” – Pres Ali urges developed world to deliver on environmental...
While highlighting the dangers of climate change and the risk to the natural environment, President Dr Irfaan Ali on Sunday renewed his call for...
GOGEC, EPA sign MoU for partnership in local energy sector
The Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber -GOGEC and the Environmental Protection Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the objective of providing...
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Over US$1M spent on Parking Meter case inherited from APNU/AFC – AG
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Contractor on $375k bail for discharging firearm, threatening woman
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US EXIM Bank’s approval of GtE loan signifies growing confidence in Guyana’s prosperity –...
See below for a statement from the American Chamber of Commerce of Guyana on the recent approval by the United States EXIM Bank of...
$3.1B spent to transform 373 roads across Demerara County
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25 more villages in Region 9 to benefit from water wells next year
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274 Guyanese trained in restorative justice in 2024
Approximately 274 individuals underwent comprehensive training in the restorative justice programme this year.
This is according to the Director of the Restorative Justice Centre, Orin...
$100k cash grants: Better systems needed to address long lines at distribution centres –...
The Ministry of Finance this week commenced the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant to public servants, including teachers.
However, some centres encountered some level...