A Future Leader: President Ali Meets 10-Year-Old Aspiring President
On this day dedicated to celebrating positive role models, International Men’s Day, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday met with a remarkable ten-year-old,...
Husband and Wife Set to Graduate from UG Together
In a touching story of dedication and partnership, Berbicians Nicholas and Raveena Ackree will be celebrating a significant milestone when they graduate on December...
Husband and wife overcome major obstacles on journey to academic glory
For Isaiah and Thilia Somerset, a young couple with dreams of acquiring a university degree, the journey to academic glory was filled with challenges...
Guyana Times journalist named CPCE’s ‘Best Graduating Teacher for Academics’ in Reg. 2
At just 22 years old, Raywattie “Sophie” Deonarine has already proven that dreams do come true—but only if you are willing to chase them...
Pritipaul Singh Jr. & Candace Wickham win ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ awards in Texas
Two leading Guyanese entrepreneurs have received international recognition at the prestigious BizX 2025 Awards, held in Houston, Texas, USA.
Pritipaul Singh Jr., Managing Director of...
UG spotlights first-generation students achieving university education
Graduation is always a moment of pride, but for a special group of students from the University of Guyana, it represents something far greater....
Linden farmer breaks new ground with Ashwagandha cultivation
By: Mishael Henry
Going beyond what’s commonly cultivated among Guyana’s herbal growers, Linden-based farmer Claire Richards has taken a bold leap into uncharted territory –...
Second Lieutenant Nicol Gomes excels in prestigious UK Naval training
Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, along with the officers and ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), proudly congratulates Second Lieutenant...
From Pirouettes to Progress: Celebrating 16 Years of Unique Arts’ Dance Legacy
What started off with pointed toes and pounding hearts in the early days of their journey to create a dance school has now grown...
Sisters to expand food business with culinary certification from BIT
For many, pursuing a course offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) is about gaining new knowledge. But for sisters Tia and Tameira...
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Govt to inject US$100M to kickstart Guyana Development Bank
Thousands of Guyanese small business owners will have access to zero-interest and collateral loans through the Guyana Development Bank, with the government set to...
BUDGET 2026: Increased stipend for CSOs, CPGs, other workers
Budget 2026 has catered for an increase in stipend for certain category of workers, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has announced.
Pathway workers, community enhancement...
BUDGET 2026: Income Tax Threshold to increase to $140,000
The income tax threshold will be increased to $140,000 per month, Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh has announced.
This measure is provided for in...
BUDGET 2026: $60B allotted for $100,000 per adult cash grant this year
In keeping with a promise made by President Dr Irfaan Ali, Budget 2026 has allotted $60 billion to facilitate the distribution of the $100,000...
BUDGET 2026: Govt to remove corporate taxes on companies providing childcare and elderly care...
The government will be removing corporate taxes for companies that provide childcare and elderly care services, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has announced.
This commitment...
BUDGET 2026: Public Assistance to be increased to $25,000 per month
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has announced that public assistance will be increased from $22,000 to $25,000 per month.
This measure will take effect from...
BUDGET 2026: Old Age Pensioners to now get $46,000 per month + $20,000 transportation...
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has announced that Old Age Pension will be increased from $41,000 to $46,000 per month, effective January 1, 2026.
Additionally,...
BUDGET 2026: $85K per child as “Because We Care” cash grant increases, transportation grant...
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has announced that the “Because We Care” cash grant, which stood at $50,000 last year, will be increased to...
BUDGET 2026: Govt to remove duties, taxes on ATVs, outboard engines up to 150hp
The government will be removing all import duties and taxes on all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for all categories, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has announced.
He...
BUDGET 2026: Govt announces removal of VAT on new vehicles below 1500cc, hybrid vehicles...
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has announced that the government will remove VAT on new vehicles under 1500cc. He said this will apply to...
