Govt monitoring AI impact on local jobs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that nearly 40% of jobs across the globe could be affected by the rise of Artificial Intelligence...
Govt makes another withdrawal from NRF
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Pursuant to the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Act 2021, as amended by the Fiscal Enactments (Amendment) Act...
Govt working to ensure local & Chinese-owned businesses operate on level playing field –...
Some Guyanese continue to express concerns over the prevalence of Chinese businesses in local industries, especially in retail. Concerns mainly surround the alleged lack...
Ambassador Ramsammy presents Letter of Credence to Inter-Parliamentary Union
Today, October 3, 2024, His Excellency Dr Leslie S. Ramsammy presented his letter of Credence to Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Secretary-General, Mr Martin Chungong, accrediting...
GECOM discussing feasibility of using biometrics for 2025 elections
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is currently engaged in critical discussions regarding the use of biometrics for the upcoming General and Regional Elections scheduled...
Water disruptions in Linden being addressed – GWI
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The Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) has noted the statement made by Hon. Jermaine Figueira MP., regarding the...
West Dem. Secondary gets new $27M block, to soon get pool
A new $27 million building has been commissioned at West Demerara Secondary School in Region Three.
The new two-storey building features five large classrooms and...
CJIA upgrades: Admin building delayed, commercial centre for year-end completion, airlines’ offices stalled
By: Trichell Sobers
As works continue to upgrade the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has revealed that the...
PPP Councillor to get LGC, Court involved amid 3-month suspension from NA Town Council
A councillor representing the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) on the New Amsterdam Town Council has been suspended from the Council for three months.
Carol Trim-Bagot's...
Regional ferry service to begin operating soon – Mustapha
The new regional ferry service which is being facilitated through a joint venture between the Governments of Guyana, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago is...
Recent Articles
‘Rich, foreign companies should pay their taxes’ – VP condemns M&CC’s tax waiver to...
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has joined in condemning the cash-strapped Georgetown Mayor and City Council for its granting of a 25 per cent...
Jagdeo defends rental of second powership
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has explained the feasibility of renting a second power ship to meet the growing...
‘We believe in our ministers, it’s just tough love’ – Jagdeo defends Ali’s fiery...
President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Engineers, Contractors and Ministers of the Government at 05:30h on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, has been...
LIAT (2020) Ltd launches new inaugural flight to Guyana
LIAT (2020) Ltd is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural flight to Georgetown, Guyana (GEO), on November 19, 2024. This new route...
MoE rolling out book distribution initiative nationwide
The Ministry of Education is distributing scores of high-quality textbooks and exercise books to students across Guyana, with the intention of enhancing education services.
The...
After 2 years on the run, Corentyne labourer remanded for murder of ex-convict
A Corentyne labourer was on Wednesday remanded when he appeared at the Number 51 Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy to answer the capital...
Construction of $74M bridge at Alliance Road to commence next week
Construction of an access bridge at Alliance Road, Timehri on the East Bank of Demerara is scheduled to commence in a few days.
This was...
‘Only Coconut’ factory closes after losing TT market; Govt to intervene
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha recently visited the Precision Global Inc. factory on the Linden Soesdyke Highway.
Precision Global Inc. is the parent company for the...
Guyana honoured as climate transparency leader; joins ranks with Japan, Netherlands Singapore
Guyana has been honoured as the only country in the Caribbean Community (Caricom) to be recognized as a champion of climate transparency. It has...
Guyana seeking partners to develop hemp industry – Pres. Ali tells UK trade mission
With the legislation having been in place since 2022, the Guyana Government is now actively moving to develop a local hemp industry and is...