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China contributed significantly to Guyana’s development – Pres. Ali

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali praised China for significantly contributing to the development and expansion of Guyana’s economy over the decades. The Head of State...

Cathy Hughes to appeal CJ ruling in “low life” case

Alliance For Change (AFC) parliamentarian Cathy Hughes has announced her intention to appeal the dismissal by Chief Justice Roxanne George of her recent application...

Over 300 Vigilance residents to receive land titles soon

More than 300 residents of North and South Vigilance, East Coast Demerara, who have occupied residential lands for decades with their dwelling houses thereon...

Teachers to receive over $2B retroactive payout this month

            Over 15,000 teachers will receive more than $2 billion in disposable income this month as the government is set to make a one-off retroactive...

$17M Industrial Technology Dept at Patentia Secondary School commissioned

    Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, today commissioned the newly constructed Industrial Technology Department at the Patentia Secondary School in Region Three. The facility, valued at...

Govt signs US$16M contract with Bell Textron to supply 2 aircraft

      See statement from the Ministry of Finance:    The Government of Guyana today signed a US$16 million contract with Bell Textron Inc. for the supply of...

CJ rules Cathy Hughes’ “low-life” case misconceived, without merit

  See full statement from the Ministry of Legal Affairs:     Today, the Honourable Chief Justice (ag), Roxane George SC, dismissed the legal proceedings filed by Mrs....

Nigel Hughes’ conflict of interest: AFC adjusts 2016 PSA review stance

After previously maintaining that any review of the controversial 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) while it was in office should ensure benefits for the...

Kumu, Moco-Moco power plants nearing completion

Work is advancing on the Kumu and Moco-Moco power plants in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), with both projects set to become operational by...

Mustapha announces audit into leases at MMA-ADA scheme

An audit will be conducted on leases awarded to farmers at the Mahaica-Mahaicony Abary-Agriculture Development Authority (MMA-ADA) Scheme in Onverwagt, Region Five. The audit...

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...