M&CC seeks to reduce APNU’s billions in taxes owed
The Georgetown Mayor & City Council (M&CC) on Monday passed an ‘Institutional Rate Policy’ seeking to exempt political parties from paying rates and taxes,...
President announces improved internet connectivity, low data costs for North Pakaraimas
President Dr Irfaan Ali today told residents in the North Pakaraimas, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) that his government is working towards improved connectivity and low...
Contract to be signed tomorrow for Soesdyke/Linden Highway reconstruction project
The reconstruction of the Soesdyke-Linden Highway is set to make significant progress with the contract signing scheduled for Wednesday, August 29, 2024.
The signing ceremony...
Teachers will be compensated for marking, supervising SBAs & Grades 5 & 6 mock...
The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce that a Memorandum of Agreement which delivers substantial improvements to the compensation and benefits for teachers...
Govt exploring possibility of bridging Leguan & Wakenaam – Pres. Ali
The Government is exploring the possibility of bridging the Essequibo Islands of Wakenaam and Leguan, according to President Dr Irfaan Ali.
He said considerations are...
Guyana produced 94,000 hatching eggs this year
With 94,000 hatching eggs produced so far this year, Guyana is aggressively working to increase its production of this commodity.
This was stated by Minister...
US$260M Demerara River Bridge 64% completed
The US$260 million New Demerara River Bridge, a key project to alleviate traffic congestion caused by the current Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB), is now...
Works begin on Ogle-Eccles 4-lane highway
Construction works on the Ogle-Eccles four-lane highway, which will link the East Coast of Demerara to the East Bank of Demerara, commenced today, and,...
Amerindian villages now legally own 16.48% of Guyana’s landmass
The government has made significant strides in empowering the land rights of its indigenous people, with Amerindians now holding legal tenure for 16.48 per...
PPP youth arm eyes 900 new members in Region 1
The Progressive Youth Organisation (PYO) – the youth arm of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) – is looking to grow its membership across...
Recent Articles
“It bothers me too” – Jagdeo on power outages
Despite the heavy investment into the power ship to augment the supply of energy to the population, power outages continue to be a problem...
Pres. Ali to launch COI into killings during “troubled period” in early 2000s; ToR...
The Opposition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Alliance For Change (AFC) have continuously spoken about “extra-judicial killings” which occurred during the early...
Jagdeo announces automated border management system
The Guyana Government is moving to implement an automated border management system, likely starting with the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA).
Speaking about several digitisation...
Alleged domestic violence offender shot during scuffle with cops
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
An alleged Domestic Violence Offender, Jermaine Haynes, a 32-year-old construction worker from Little Diamond Squatting Area, East...
CPCE launches online classes for hinterland schools
The College of Education (CPCE) has launched online classes designed to empower teachers in hinterland schools.
Utilising platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft...
Ambassador Sasenarine Singh presents Letters of Credence to King Philippe of Belgium
On 19 September 2024, His Excellency Ambassador Sasenarine Singh presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Philippe, King of the Belgians, formally...
US$260M new Demerara River Bridge 67.8% completed
Construction of the US$260 million new Demerara River Bridge is approximately 67.8 percent completed, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill during a site...
Letter: What is wrong with having classes under the cashew tree?
Dear Editor,
The listening and grounding walkabout seems focused on the hinterland. With the stiflingly hot weather, what is wrong with classes being held outdoors,...
UG, Massy ink agreement to enhance student development & innovation
The University of Guyana (UG) and Massy (Guyana) Ltd., on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at providing UG...
Guyana reaffirms commitment to improving relations with Chile
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret'd), Mark Phillips reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Chile during a reception to mark the Spanish-speaking nation’s 214th...