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The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security continues to lead efforts to assist homeless individuals with mental health challenges. This initiative is supported by...

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has launched an investigation into remarks made by WPA leader Dr David Hinds on his online show, aired last Monday....

Located in the delta of the mighty Essequibo River, the island of Leguan—meaning "Land of the Iguana"—is a small but historically rich community. Once a...

Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, has announced plans to introduce new legislation titled the ‘Protection of Children International Measures,’ aimed at...

A 48-year-old Guyanese businesswoman and her 41-year-old Venezuelan husband, both residents of Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo, were arrested by police ranks from Regional Division Three...

The streets of Georgetown burst into a vibrant display of colour and music today as children showcased their creativity during the annual Children’s Costume and...

Royal International Hotel, the latest addition to Guyana’s tourism and hospitality sector, will officially open its doors with a grand opening ceremony this Friday. Developed...

The government is actively advancing and supporting strategies in e-medicine and telemedicine as part of its efforts to fully integrate Guyana into the international healthcare...

Aiming to enhance corporate air travel within the country, Roraima Airways is set to launch its brand-new ‘Air Dash’ executive flight service on Monday. Air...

Shipping companies John Fernandes Limited and Muneshwers Limited have set aside years of business rivalry to jointly commission Guyana’s first Mobile Harbour Cranes under Cranes...

The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has launched an Invoice Financing Facility, aimed at addressing liquidity constraints faced by suppliers in the country’s...

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday turned the sod for the state-of-the-art $11.4 billion West Demerara Hospital, ushering in a new era of healthcare...

Guyana is engaging with the United States on migration matters and potential areas of collaboration, but there have been no discussions about accepting deportees from...

Guyana’s growing energy sector is set to take centre stage at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2025, with more than 12 local organisations joining the...

A 52-year-old fisherman was remanded to prison after pleading guilty to vandalising the tomb of a 13-year-old girl. Parsram Tapsie, also known as "Radesh" or...

Former Health Minister and Chairman of the Guyana Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Dr Leslie Ramsammy, has issued a stern warning to staff who fail to...

Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), producers of the world-renowned Demerara Rums, has significantly upgraded its ageing capacity with the construction of a new barrel ageing warehouse,...

The distribution of the much-anticipated $100,000 cash grant has recommenced, with disbursement exercises currently underway in Regions Two, Five, and Ten. The Ministry of Finance...

Guyana is ramping up poultry production in light of the Bird Flu outbreak and global food supply challenges, President Dr Irfaan Ali said in a...

President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Daniel Best, has hailed Guyana's economic growth and promising trajectory as he concluded a successful three-day visit to...

President Dr. Irfaan Ali this morning received the Letters of Credence from Maria Cristina Perez Gutiérrez, the Kingdom of Spain’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Guyana. Ambassador...

ExxonMobil Guyana’s Payara field surpassed 100 million barrels of oil this week, the company announced on its Facebook page on Thursday. “This week, we celebrate...

Former Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus, has withdrawn a lawsuit he filed against a Police Service Commission Discipline Tribunal, which was appointed to investigate...

President Dr Mohamed Ali has dismissed the Transparency International (TI) report, which rated Guyana 39 out of 100 on its Corruption Perception Index, as “biased.”...

Carolina James could not contain her joy as she is now one step closer to owning her own home. James is one of many residents...

An investigation into a stillbirth incident at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) last month has resulted in the dismissal of a senior doctor and...

Women across Region 10 now have easier access to breast cancer screening with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art mammogram machine, valued at $189.4 million (EUR),...

President Dr. Mohamed Ali has called on the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to remain vigilant against any attempts to disrupt the smooth conduct of the...

Illegal migration, border threats, and other transnational crimes are among the numerous challenges that could intensify as Guyana continues to develop and establish itself within...

The CTX 5800 scanner at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has been temporarily taken out of service due to damage caused by the rotating gantry...

Kevin Evans, 26, a vendor from ‘C’ Field, Sophia, was taken into custody on Wednesday evening after police discovered 476 grams of suspected cannabis in...

Children with special needs in Region Two will now benefit from the Exceptional Learners Centre, which was commissioned in Cotton Field on Wednesday. This is...

Guyana’s Queen's College has secured first place in the secondary category of the 2024-25 Young Environmental Scientists (YES) Competition. The competition, which celebrates the ingenuity...

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Guyana’s transportation network, announcing efforts to expand ferry services to meet growing economic...

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is exploring ways to support the development of pastors, pandits, and imams in Guyana. He...

ExxonMobil Guyana is preparing to submit field development plans that will see the oil giant extracting at least 1 billion cubic feet of natural gas...

Guyana’s Civil Aviation Training School (CATS) is now certified to train individuals from around the world in aviation, having recently received accreditation from TRAINAIR, a...

38-year-old Khemraj Lall, who was apprehended for having 61 grams of marijuana stuffed in three Pringles containers on February 10, 2025, at 11:00 hours, at...

Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall has reiterated the government’s position that the land at Carifesta Avenue, earmarked for a hotel, is state property and does...

The United Kingdom Export Finance Department (UKEF) is committing additional funds towards state projects that support national development in Guyana. This was conveyed to Guyana...