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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

EBD-ECD road link project for October 2024 completion – Edghill 

The US$106.4 million East Coast to East Bank Road linkage project being undertaken by India-based construction company, Ashoka Buildcon Limited is 32 per cent...

Education Ministry condemns threats to teachers, locking of schools

See full statement from the Ministry of Education: The Ministry of Education (MoE) continues to monitor the illegal strike action being undertaken by the Guyana...

Govt says ‘classrooms in action despite call for teachers’ strike’

See the following report published today by the government's information arm, the Department of Public Information (DPI): Many teachers nationwide have refused to participate in...

Onverwagt abattoir to finish by second quarter of 2024

As infrastructural works are progressing on the imminent modern abattoir at Onverwagt, in Region Five, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has disclosed that the...

200 shade houses to be procured to boost high-value crop production

Guyana plans to build about 200 more shade houses in 2024, as it moves forward with the production of high-value crops as a result...

$475M Cemetery Road project to be completed by March – Edghill

The deadline for the $475 million Cemetery Road project has been extended, and the anticipated completion date is now set for March 31, 2024. This...

Govt working to ensure new recruits receive 1st payment in a timely manner

Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh on Friday night asserted to the...

‘You will see action’ – Pres. Ali orders prompt solutions to issues affecting EBD...

In a move that has become known as one of the hallmarks of his presidency, President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday led a high-level...

US Southern Command assessing GDF’s aviation capability

Efforts are now underway to assist the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) in developing a roadmap to enhance its aviation capability, following a needs assessment...

$1.146 trillion Budget 2024 passed

Presented under the theme “Staying the Course: Building Prosperity for All’, the 2024 $1.146 trillion National Budget piloted by Senior Minister in the Office...

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Antigua PM assures of financial stability as LIAT returns to Guyana

The arrival of LIAT 2020 at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Timehri on Tuesday, marked another important milestone in the development of Guyana’s...

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...