May 20, 2025
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Advancing Amerindian land rights a top priority
Advancing Amerindian land rights is a top priority, said Amerindian Affairs Minister, Pauline Sukhai, who pointed out that significant strides have already been made in...
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Ambassador Theriot: US will always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Guyana
The United States continues to fully support Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and is urging investors not to be deterred by Venezuela’s sabre-rattling, US Ambassador...
Police acted “reasonably” in arrest of Deon Jeffrey, says Nandlall
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has defended the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) action in detaining Deon Jeffrey, the 25-year-old contractor of Parfaite Harmony, West Bank Demerara,...
Healthcare transformed: Zero referrals and fewer medevacs in Region One
President Dr Irfaan Ali said the government will continue tremendous investments in healthcare across the country, with emphasis on indigenous communities. Addressing toshaos and leaders...
Groundbreaking ceremony for Corentyne Bridge likely soon
The sod-turning event which will mark the start of construction for the long-awaited Corentyne River Bridge connecting Guyana and Suriname is likely to take place...
Gudakesh Motie named Tourism Brand Ambassador
Guyanese and West Indies cricketer Gudakesh Motie has been appointed as an official Tourism Brand Ambassador for Guyana, marking a significant move to bridge sports...
GDF strengthens visibility on border
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) continues to increase its visibility in key areas within the country’s remote regions in response to Venezuela’s aggression. As part...
Labour shortage, inadequate skillsets major hindrance to private sector
Even as Guyana forges ahead with significant advances in its nascent oil and gas sector, labour shortages and inadequate skillsets remain a major concern for...
Man dies in jet ski collision at Splashmin Fun Park
Joseph Sahadeo, a 58-year-old resident of Grant Ville Park, BV, East Coast Demerara, died on Sunday after a jet ski collision at Splashmin Fun Park...
Young motorcyclist dies in Charity Road accident
A tragic accident today claimed the life of 30-year-old motorcyclist Troy Singh on the public road at Charity, Essequibo Coast. Police reports indicate that the...
Govt touts investments in Indigenous communities
President Dr. Irfaan Ali today said the government has made “significant strides” in advancing the cause of Guyana’s Indigenous peoples through robust investments, particularly in...
Homeownership made significantly easier
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has instructed that the New Building Society (NBS) mortgage lending limit be increased from $20M to $30M, while maintaining a low...
Bright future ahead for workers, says president
The government will continue to uphold the rights and improve the social and economic conditions of local workers, President Dr. Irfaan Ali affirmed. The president...
Two dead in early morning crash on Soesdyke-Linden Highway
Two men lost their lives early this morning in a tragic accident on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, in the vicinity of Adventure. According to a police...
Trump: Russia and Ukraine “will immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced after a two-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin that “Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations toward a Ceasefire...
FAO drives cooperatives’ role in regional development
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with Cooperatives of the Americas—the regional branch of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)—and...