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Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh has assured citizens that there have been no adjustments to the current speed limits governing various zones across the country. Speaking...

Investigators from the Regional Security System (RSS) today visited the mining town of Linden to continue investigations into the fatal shootings of Ronaldo Peters and...

Work will soon commence on a US$285 million port project in East Berbice-Corentyne that is expected to create 1,000 new jobs, President Dr Irfaan Ali...

Construction of the first phase of transforming the Parika Stelling into an international port facility is expected to begin before July, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan...

From homemade breads and pastries to locally written books and handcrafted jewellery, women entrepreneurs are taking centre stage this weekend at the National Aquatic Centre...

See below full statement On this holy observance of Sri Hanumaan Jayanti, the Guyana Pandits Mission extends heartfelt wishes to all Hindus, and indeed all...

Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk, owner of Tesla and X (formerly Twitter), has commenced operations in Guyana, promising “high-speed, low-latency” internet...

Guyanese entrepreneurs are being urged to ‘think outside the box’ and explore business opportunities in oil and gas-related sectors. The call was made by Dominique...

A 31-year-old motorcyclist, Hamlette Henrico of Nappi Village, tragically lost his life on Thursday evening following a collision along the Nappi Trail Road in Central...

A 25-year-old man, identified as Mervin Williams, died on Friday in an accident along the ungazetted Linden–Mabura Road. According to a police report, Williams, the...

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has welcomed the government’s injection of US$100 million into the foreign exchange market, calling it a timely and proactive move....

The United States (US) Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 has concluded a two-week mission in Guyana, providing critical medical services to over 1,700...

Farmers across Guyana are set to benefit from a $2 billion fertiliser subsidy, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance the agriculture sector...

Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Oneidge Walrond has rejected claims by US-based fashion designer Marrisa Wilson that the inaugural ORIGINS: Guyana Fashion Festival is based...

A woman has reportedly died following a river mishap that occurred on Friday near De Veldt Village on the Berbice River. Police say the deceased...

The Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation will be accepting graduate students from Miami University, Ohio, USA, later this year through the Earth Expeditions...

The Home Affairs Ministry and the Guyana Fire Service are urging sawmill operators in close proximity to the Waaldijk Sawmill at Amelia’s Ward, Linden, to...

Stacy Burnette today walked out of the Arthur Chung Convention Centre all smiles, knowing that her dream of becoming a homeowner is closer to reality....

More than 9,800 acres of farmland between Canal Number 1 and Canal Number 2 Polders, West Bank of Demerara (WBD), will be serviced through the...

Firefighters continue to respond to the large fire that broke out at the Waaldijk Sawmill in South Amelia’s Ward, Linden. In a statement issued this...

The government will work with 100 women in Canal Number One and Bagotsville, on the West Bank of Demerara, to develop shade houses aimed at...

James Anderson, England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker, is to receive a knighthood for his services to cricket. Anderson, 42, retired from Test cricket last summer...

Canada has reaffirmed its support for Guyana’s development agenda through the renewal of a bilateral agreement between the two nations. According to a joint press...

Residents and officials in Linden are calling for national assistance, one day after a sawmill dumpsite fire continues to spread, amid fears that it might...

The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) will remain sustainable with significant cash injections from the State, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday. This move...

Two persons are missing following a boating accident on the Corentyne River, police have reported. According to a police report, at about 12:00 hrs on...

Local government bodies are now better equipped to focus on tasks such as enhancing cemeteries and improving community garbage collection. This is according to Guyana's...

The initiative by President Dr Irfaan Ali for the government to cover the cost of at least eight Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) subjects for...

The Government of Guyana will meet with exporters to discuss any potential effects of the US tariffs, particularly those impacting the agriculture sector. This is...

Michelle Obama has spoken out against rumours that her marriage to Barack Obama might be in trouble. The former first lady has not accompanied her...

For days, Donald Trump and his White House team had insisted they were fully committed to their decision to impose sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens...

Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill has issued a one-week ultimatum to two contractors responsible for concrete roadworks in Kwakwani, Region 10, warning that failure...

Farmers and agro-processors are being encouraged to take advantage of small business loans specifically designed to suit their needs. At the recent Farmers-to-Business Symposium held...

Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn, has called on the leadership and command of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) to initiate a shift in its operational...

President Dr Irfaan Ali today announced a one-off payment for National Insurance Scheme (NIS) contributors who did not meet the required number of contributions to...

The fifth edition of the Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo (GECSCE) is scheduled to take place from 17 to 20 February 2026 at...

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, has reiterated Guyana’s overarching position of maintaining peaceful coexistence with all its neighbours, including Venezuela, while reaffirming that the...

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has confirmed that the employment contract of its Legal Officer, Kurt Da Silva, was not renewed following a majority decision...

Express International Inc., a premier business process outsourcing (BPO) provider, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first and only 100 per cent Guyanese-owned...

Attorney General Anil Nandlall has pointed out that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is empowered to conduct “post audits” of transactions in an effort to...