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PNC’s O&G plan lacks substance – Jagdeo

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has dismissed the recently announced oil and gas plan by the PNCR/APNU as...

Sod turned for largest solar project on Essequibo Coast

Prime Minister Mark Phillips, along with regional officials and representatives from the Guyana Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Programme (GUYSOL), today turned the sod for...

Generator installed in Mahdia to ease blackouts; solar power coming shortly

The government has installed a generator set in Mahdia, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) to ease the frequent blackouts experienced by residents in the town and...

First Lady Arya Ali honoured with Global Impact Leadership Award

NEW YORK (September 26, 2024) - In recognition of her work to advance the rights of women and girls, First Lady Mrs Arya Ali...

Low uptake of Govt’s eyecare, cervical cancer screening initiatives; Jagdeo urges eligible persons to...

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has lamented that some of the Government’s free healthcare initiatives are not be utilised to their full capacity by...

Guyana, UAE sign visa-free travel agreement

Guyanese travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will no longer be required to have a visa in order to enter the Middle East...

Senior cop charged with sexual assault; gets bail

Superintendent Karl Wilson, who is stationed at CID Headquarters, appeared yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrate's Court before Magistrate Faith McGusty, where he pleaded not...

4 persons arrested for assault at Guyana National Stadium

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: At approximately 23:40hrs last night (2024/09/25), the undermentioned persons were arrested at the Guyana National Stadium at...

Stakeholders push for Guyana to become LGBTQ-friendly tourism destination

On the basis that Guyana’s tourism sector can benefit significantly from the global LGBTQ+ community, stakeholders are advocating for legislative amendments to make ‘Destination...

Govt to roll out national prostate cancer screening programme

The Guyana Government is working on introducing a Prostate Cancer Screening Programme to facilitate the early detection and treatment of the disease among men. This...

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Brava announces new solutions for Small and Medium Size Businesses

Georgetown, Guyana. November 18, 2024 — Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Guyana are set to benefit from new offerings as Brava introduces its...

‘Wish Upon a Star’ initiative launched

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Sunday launched its annual ‘Wish Upon a Star’ initiative at the Georgetown Cricket Club. The Christmas...

Ituni road network to be upgraded to concrete

The Ituni road network in Region Ten will undergo a significant transformation, with its sand roads being upgraded to rigid concrete pavement, benefitting thousands...

Embattled ACP Brutus faces 201 new charges

On Monday, Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus appeared in the Georgetown Magistrate Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, to answer to 201...

Bureau of Statistics conducting Labour Force Survey

The Bureau of Statistics has recommenced the Guyana Labour Force Survey (GLFS), a quarterly household survey which provides key insights into the country’s labour...

“When the going gets tough, the tough gets going” – Venezuelan-born UG Valedictorian

By: Mishael Henry  Fleeing 550 miles away from Venezuela – a country ravaged by hardships located just off the borders of Guyana, Shaneeza Rohini Persaud...

“I strongly believe in the product of Guyana & I intend to serve my...

Twenty-seven-year-old Phillipe Ignatious Walker has impressive academic qualifications and skills in multiple fields, including in science, mathematics, law, international relations and education; and he...

“Ghetto youths can be scholars too” – Marcel Persaud tells of overcoming hardships through...

The story of Marcel Nickolei Persaud is one that speaks to both the challenges of marginalised communities and the potential for transformation within those...

Digicel launches “10 millionaires for Christmas” campaign

Georgetown, Guyana – 18th November 2024. Digicel Guyana is set to make dreams come true this festive season with its spectacular "10 Millionaires for...

Linden woman robbed, raped at home

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery and rape committed on a 42-year-old housewife from Amelia's Ward,...