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Farmers in Jacklow, a community along the Pomeroon River in Region Two, were urged to transition to larger-scale cultivation to boost their incomes and strengthen...

More than 200 households in Akawini, Region Two, will benefit from a housing improvement programme as part of a series of development initiatives spanning housing,...

A 93-year-old woman, Rosa Singh, died today after a fire tore through a two-storey wooden building at Lot 36 Costella Housing Scheme, West La Penitence,...

A new multipurpose building and library were commissioned, and a truck was handed over to Bethany Village on Friday as part of ongoing efforts to...

Guyana and the United States reaffirmed their defence and security alliance on Thursday, pledging continued cooperation to combat transnational crime and protect regional stability. The...

Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) has forged a new international partnership aimed at strengthening the country's power grid, signing a Memorandum of Understanding with...

EnerMech Guyana Inc has thrown its support behind the 2026 National Junior Chess Championships, sponsoring the qualifiers tournament set to run from July 5 to...

With the construction sector booming and new contractors entering the industry daily, greater attention is being placed on creating a culture of safety to minimise...

Guyana's premier horse racing event, the Guyana Cup, will return for its 18th running on August 23, at the Rising Sun Race Track, West Coast...

Senior citizens across Guyana will begin receiving the government's new $20,000 annual transportation allowance from next Wednesday. Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr Vindhya...

A 30-year-old self-employed woman of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, was robbed at knifepoint on Thursday after two men in a white motor car approached her...

France has said it recorded an increase of more than 2,000 deaths during the last week of a record-breaking European heatwave in June as forecasters...

The Constitution Reform Commission has opened the door for public input on constitutional reform, with elections, judicial independence and human rights among the areas earmarked...

Region Six did not experience a COVID-19 outbreak, despite recording cases roughly six weeks ago, Regional Executive Officer (REO) Ronald Harsawack has said, crediting a...

A five-day “Hare Krishna Legacy Festival 2026” will run from Wednesday to Sunday next week, bringing together celebrations of the global Hare Krishna Movement’s 60th...

Berbicians will be among the first to access services from the proposed Development Bank, with assurances that the institution will not be launched until residents...

A man has been rescued alive after being trapped for eight days in the rubble of a building that collapsed after twin earthquakes in Venezuela....

More than 450 farmers have directly benefited from the Black Belly Sheep Project since its launch in 2022, with the national breeding stock now exceeding...

More than a week after a powerful windstorm tore through communities across Region Two, many affected residents say the frightening memories remain vivid, even as...

Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat has been appointed to the International Board of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), representing Latin America and the Caribbean...

Electricity consumption could be cut by 516 gigawatt-hours by 2030, a 20 per cent reduction against projected generation of 2,508 gigawatt-hours, under a Demand Side...

The Corentyne River Bridge remains a joint undertaking between Guyana and Suriname, President Dr Irfaan Ali said on Wednesday, dismissing suggestions that either country would...

The High Court has quashed a magistrate's decision to dismiss four money laundering charges against a Diamond businessman and three others, ruling the case had...

Venezuela native Abelardo Rincón built a life for six years in the US state of Georgia - working in a car dealership, marrying and looking...

A 65-year-old Cuban national died on Wednesday in a multi-vehicle collision on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge Access Road, East Bank Demerara, police said....

A 36-year-old businessman was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly arranging and paying part of a fee to have another man kidnapped, Police said. Acting on...

A $421.2 million annex will rise at St Joseph's High School as officials today turned the sod, launching an expansion project that will ease overcrowding...

Six members of the legal profession were sworn in as Puisne Judges on Wednesday, boosting Guyana’s judicial capacity amid rising demand for court services, President...

The rhythmic beat of ceremonial drums echoed across Eve Leary this morning as members of the Guyana Police Force gathered in prayer, praise and reflection...

Attorney General Anil Nandlall is urging parents and guardians to ensure funds from the state-funded Because We Care cash grant are used to support their...

The Guyana Lands and Survey Commission is expected to be fully digitised within four years, with advanced technology deployed across every department to overhaul how...

ExxonMobil Guyana has been named a Strategic Partner for the second edition of ORIGINS: Guyana Fashion Festival, the Ministry of Tourism, Industry & Commerce and...

National unemployment rate was cut in half during President Irfaan Ali's first term, falling from 12.8 per cent in 2020 to 6.8 per cent in...

A three-year-old boy has been pulled alive from the rubble six days after devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, a Jordanian rescue team has said. The child,...

The Judicial Service Commission has selected six people for appointment as Puisne Judges in the Judiciary, the Commission announced. The appointees are Sueanna Lovell, Registrar...

More than 1,000 house lots and 700 Agreements of Sale were distributed as the International Building Expo 2026 concluded after attracting more than 50,000 visitors...

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has launched a national dialogue aimed at strengthening ethnic harmony as Guyana marks 60 years of independence, with discussions expected...

Strict enforcement of the drivers' demerit point system could promote safer road usage by suspending the licences of more errant drivers, Chairman of the Guyana...

The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) on Tuesday rejected claims that livestock have been dying across the country without intervention, saying recent floods had caused...

Forty-four Region 10 ranks of the Guyana Police Force completed a two-day seminar on Emotional Intelligence aimed at improving their communication skills, leadership qualities and...