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Onderneeming water treatment plant on track for August 2024 completion

    Scheduled for completion in August 2024, the $1.1 billion Onderneeming Treatment Plant in Region Two was recently inspected by Minister Susan Rodrigues, GWI's Hinterland...

GTU ready to engage MoE to end impasse, calls on Labour Ministry to act...

After over one week since it called a countrywide strike for higher salaries and better working conditions, the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) says it...

Teachers who were unauthorisedly absent last week will not be paid – Govt informs

The Ministries of Education and Local Government and Regional Development has issued a statement informing that teachers who were absent from work last week,...

GTU has not filed annual financial returns in 2 decades – Commerce Registrar

…no records submitted for audit since 1989 – Auditor General The Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) is at risk of being struck off the Trade Unions...

‘No need to down tools, Govt committed to giving you the best life possible’...

President Dr Irfaan Ali has addressed the ongoing teachers' strike, reminding teachers as well as other categories of public servants that the government has...

Silica City’s draft master plan to be available soon

The master plan draft for Silica City, Guyana’s inaugural modern and sustainable city project, is expected to be available by mid-2024. This was disclosed by...

GOGEC conducts oil and gas training for secondary school students

The Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC) through a collaborative effort with the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. Ltd (GTT) conducted an Oil...

Govt, Opposition submit nominees for Constitutional Reform Commission

  Efforts are moving along to have the much-anticipated Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) established, with the main political parties naming their nominees to sit on...

Opposition files suit to remove VP Jagdeo from Parliament

  The A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Opposition has filed legal proceedings to remove Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo from being a...

Gas-to-energy project will be built despite attempts to halt its development – VP

The hallmark Gas-to-energy project being developed at Wales, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), which is eminent to Guyana’s development trajectory will go ahead despite...

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PM Modi arrives in Guyana for historic three-day State visit

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali welcomed the Prime Minister of India, the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, Tuesday night, at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The...

US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect

(CNN) The United States has formally recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country’s president-elect following the disputed July 28 presidential election, Secretary...

Sheriff St. crash highlights challenge of ensuring compliance with traffic laws – Edghill

Minister of Public Works Statement on the Tragic Accident on Sheriff Street It is with profound sadness that I address the tragic accident that occurred...

2025 pension books to have new security features

See full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security:       The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security wishes to advise the pensioners...

Hetmyer eager to light up GSLT20

Cricket fever is about to ignite in Guyana as local cricketing sensation Shimron Hetmyer gears up to represent the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the...

Colombian cargo airline launches operations in Guyana

Aerosucre S.A., a leading Colombian cargo airline, has announced the launch of scheduled cargo operations in Guyana, offering vital cargo services directly between Colombia,...

Better public transportation system needed in Guyana – Private Sector official

As the country continues to experience significant growth in a number of key sectors and attract more visitors, there is an urgent need for...

Temporary road closures from November 19-21 to facilitate visit of PM Modi

Between November 19-21 there will be temporary road closures to facilitate the visit of the Prime Minister of India. The following should be noted: 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡,...

Sheriff Street crash claims life of electrical contractor

Carlton Smartt, a well-known electrical contractor, lost his life this morning in a collision involving two large sand trucks on Sheriff Street, Georgetown. Eyewitnesses reported...

Health Minister urges men to engage in early screenings 

See full statement from the Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony: Guyana joins the international community to observe International Men’s Day 2024 under the theme:...