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GRO in the process of digitising marriage, death, other certificates

As the government continues to take advantage of the technology that is being developed every day, Guyana’s General Register Office, through the Ministry of...

‘Very active’ PR initiatives on border controversy this year as $8.3B approved for Foreign...

The Committee of supply late Tuesday evening approved $8.3 billion budget for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation which will continue to...

Teixeira, Patterson spar over ‘value for money’ at Public Procurement Commission

Day One of the Consideration of Estimates for the 2024 National Budget got underway on Tuesday with a fiery exchange between Parliamentary Affairs and...

Guyana’s UN Security Council seat an enhanced opportunity to contribute to global peace –...

See full statement from Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud:  For the next two years Guyana will serve on the United Nations Security Council. The Security Council...

Govt to meet with sugar workers on improved wages, benefits

With many positives coming out of the revitalisation of the sugar industry, President Irfaan Ali has signalled that the government is now working to...

Offshore patrol vessel, helicopters, long-range drone for GDF

The Parliamentary Committee of Supply has given the green light for a whopping $42.2 billion budget allocation to fortify the capabilities of the Guyana...

Constitutional Reform Commission to be appointed soon – AG

The Constitutional Reform Commission will be appointed by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali soon. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, gave...

Pres. Ali intervenes to address several problems affecting Ithaca residents

The government will be working over the next few weeks to address drainage and irrigation, agriculture, health and infrastructure issues in the community of...

GECOM gets $3.5 billion budget this year

The budgetary provision of $3.5 billion for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has been approved by Parliamentary Committee of Supply. Last year, the Elections Commission...

$917 million to be spent for rehabilitation of community roads in Providence

Hundreds of persons residing in and around Providence, East Bank of Demerara will soon benefit from the infrastructural development of 17 identified thoroughfares to...

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Ali, Modi advance talks on military defence cooperation, energy, healthcare, infrastructure

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi have held extensive discussions on bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual...

Calvin Brutus files $400M lawsuit against SOCU, senior police ranks

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Calvin Brutus has filed civil proceedings against several senior members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Special...

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...