$54M Western Hogg Island Primary School commissioned
Fifty pupils from Liberty, Hogg Island, and surrounding villages in Region Three now have a conducive environment for learning, following the commissioning of the...
2025 Old Age Pension books to be distributed in December & January
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will be commencing the 2025 Old Age Pension Book Distribution in December 2024.
According to the ministry,...
Registration of pensioners for 100k cash grant to begin Monday
The registration process for National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners to receive the 0ne-off $100,000 cash grant will begin on Monday.
The government on Friday published...
GBTI’s ‘GROW’ initiative makes financing easier for SMEs
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) on Friday launched its ‘GROW’ initiative aimed at making financing easier and more accessible to Small...
2 Guyanese NGOs get CAN$100,000 to tackle gender-based violence, promote youth empowerment
Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling critical social issues in Guyana by signing two significant agreements under the Local Engagement and Action Fund...
Man arrested for allegedly killing wife, blames ‘kanaima’ – Police
A 72-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her reputed husband, who told investigators that it was ‘kanaima’ (evil spirit in Amerindian culture)...
$1.1b in contracts signed to bolster security infrastructure
As part of continued efforts to bolster security infrastructure, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday signed 11 contracts totalling $1.1 billion for projects...
Fire partially destroys West Canje house
Quick response by the New Amsterdam Fire Department today resulted in a two-storey house being saved from total destruction.
The building is situated at Budhan...
Traffic Advisory for Exxonmobil Guyana Global Super League matches
The Global Super League advises all patrons attending the weekend matches including Match 3 of the Exxonmobil Guyana Global Super League between the Guyana...
Govt awards contract to upgrade Aubrey Barker road
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, and Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, met with residents of Aubrey Barker Road this morning...
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Over US$1M spent on Parking Meter case inherited from APNU/AFC – AG
The legal costs associated with the parking meter case that was inherited from the former APNU/AFC Government continue to climb, with Attorney General and...
Region 2 farmers, millers get outstanding payments from Panama rice deal
Earlier today, 22 farmers and three millers from Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) received approximately $437 million in outstanding payments from a 2015 rice deal with...
22-Y-O fatally stabbed; Sophia mechanic wanted
Police are on the hunt for Allin Sahoye, a 31-year-old mechanic of North Sophia Squatting Area, who is wanted for the fatal stabbing of...
Motorcyclist dies in Cummings Lodge accident
Ryan Jordan, a 33-year-old motorcyclist of Lot 62 Third Field Cummings Lodge, Greater Georgetown, was killed on Friday night after he was struck by...
Contractor on $375k bail for discharging firearm, threatening woman
Kawal Ramdeen called 'Tanno', a 42-year-old contractor has been charged for Threatening Language, Discharging a Loaded Firearm and Damage to Property following an incident...
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
The Ministry of Public Works’ Special Projects Unit (SPU) has completed upgrades to 373 roads across Georgetown, East Bank Demerara (EBD), East Coast Demerara...
25 more villages in Region 9 to benefit from water wells next year
The government plans to drill new wells in 25 additional villages across Region Nine as part of its 2025 work programme to achieve 100...
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...