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Jagdeo to meet Wales sugar workers today – in wake of ‘sinister’ plan to close...

Former Guyanese Head of State and now Opposition Leader, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has slammed the Government for its decision to shut down the Wales...

Closure of Wales estate a strategy to ‘suffocate’ sugar industry – says Former Agri....

Former Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy holds strong to his view that the decision to close the Wales sugar estate is “a mistake” on...

22-yr-old Bartica man commits suicide

The suicide scourge plaguing the country continues unabated, with another name added to the growing list of those who seem to be in a...

Eagles legend Glenn Frey dead at 67 – co-wrote many hit songs including ‘Hotel...

(CNN) Glenn Frey, a founding member of the legendary rock band, the Eagles, has died at 67, a publicist for the band has confirmed. "Glenn...

Greenidge leads team to ACS conference in Haiti

Foreign Affairs Minister Carl Greenidge is currently leading a team to Haiti where the 21st Ordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Association...

Ease of doing business in Guyana to be improved this year – President Granger

President David Granger, during his public address to the nation at Parliament last week, pointed out that the Ministry of Business will be working...

Gov’t reviewing national minimum wage – also conducting country-wide survey to ascertain average private sector...

Government is in the process of reviewing the national minimum wage, with a view of raising it, through the law, for private sector workers....

Wales Estate to be closed – Gov’t announces

The Government, this afternoon, announced the closure of the Wales Sugar Estate on the West Bank of Demerara. The Government, in a statement issued by...

‘Late delivery of medical supplies’ problem will be solved soon – Dr Norton

The late delivery of medical supplies which is currently affecting several regions is being addressed by the Ministry of Public Health, Public Health Minister...

Delay becoming pregnant – Jamaica’s health ministry urges women

According to a report published in the Jamaica Gleaner today, the Jamaica Government is encouraging women in that country to delay becoming pregnant for...

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New, existing GPL customers will save billions from GTE in 2025 – Pres. Ali

New and existing Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) customers are poised to save over $3 billion per month with the reduction in electricity...

Police investigating rape allegation against senior sports official in Berbice

Police in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) were called in to investigate allegations of rape against a senior sports official by a 20-year-old woman. Based on...

3 charged with murder of Surinamese national

Three men were on Tuesday arraigned for the murder of 23-year-old Marciano Michel Nelson, a Surinamese man whose battered body was found in a...

‘Reflect on the progress we have made together’ – PPP GS in New Year’s...

See full statement from PPP General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo: As we step into 2025, a pivotal year for Guyana and our democracy, I extend...

‘We envision a future of prosperity for all Guyanese’ – PM Phillips in New...

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2025 marks start of one of the most exciting, transformative periods in Guyana’s history...

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Budget 2025 will provide necessary resources for elections – President Ali

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said that the 2025 budget will include the necessary funding for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to conduct General...

Bandit shot dead during attempted robbery at Chinese restaurant in Sophia

A brazen attempted robbery at a newly opened Chinese restaurant on Dennis Street, Sophia, Greater Georgetown, ended in chaos when one of the bandits...

President commits to appointing Chancellor, CJ that would ‘take judiciary into a place we...

President Dr Irfaan Ali has committed to addressing the issue of the substantive appointments of a Chancellor and Chief Justice. "We do have a Chancellor...

Pres. Ali reiterates that developments at New River Triangle are to provide humanitarian support

The Guyana Government's plans to develop ‘Camp Jaguar’ in the New River Triangle are rooted in humanitarian goals, not military expansion, President Dr. Irfaan...