Mar 21, 2025
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Bright socks, big message as Guyana observes World Down Syndrome Day
Senior government officials joined in the observance of World Down Syndrome Day, marked on 21 March each year, supporting this year’s theme: “Improve Our Support...
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Kathy Smith elected first woman GCCI president
Kathy Smith was elected President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Friday, making history as the first woman to hold the...
Jetblue expands service with second daily flight between Georgetown and New York
JetBlue Airways will introduce a second daily flight between Georgetown (GEO) and New York (JFK), effective 12 June 2025, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA)...
Guyana’s sovereignty non-negotiable, says President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has declared that Guyana will not be negotiating its sovereignty, as it is prepared to defend every inch of its territory...
No elections meeting in Essequibo by Venezuela, toshaos confirm
The National Toshaos Council (NTC) has strongly rejected claims by Diosdado Cabello, General Secretary of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), that Venezuela has...
Chief Education Officer apologises for “insensitive” textbook materials
The Ministry of Education’s Chief Education Officer (CEO), Saddam Hussain, has issued an apology for insensitive content found in the textbook Guyanese in the World...
GECOM CEO rejects legal officer’s court remarks
GECOM’s Chief Elections Officer, Vishnu Persaud, is pushing back against statements made by the agency’s Legal Officer, Kurt Da Silva, during a High Court hearing...
Europe’s busiest airport closes after blaze at electrical substation
London’s Heathrow airport will be shut all day on Friday, with more than 1,300 flights likely cancelled after a nearby fire triggered a major power...
New era for TVET in Guyana
The newly expanded and rehabilitated $225 million Beterverwagting Practical Instruction Centre (BVPIC) was officially commissioned on Thursday, marking a significant step in Guyana’s efforts to...
US Secretary of State to visit Guyana next week
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel next week to the Caribbean, where he will meet with several leaders as part of a three-nation tour,...
Police Force welcomes 65 new ranks
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Thursday welcomed 65 new recruits who successfully graduated from the Guyana Police Force Academy’s Initial Training Programme. The graduation...
Any physical aggression from Venezuela will be ’dealt with appropriately
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said the government is taking steps to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as tensions with Venezuela...
Think beyond traditional markets, Dr Ramsaroop tells investors
Chief Investment Officer and Agency Head of the Guyana Office for Investment, Dr Peter Ramsaroop, has emphasised the country’s evolving economic landscape and the increasing...
Guyana strengthens equality efforts with gender budgeting
Guyana has introduced gender-responsive budgeting as a means of fostering gender equality, according to Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Human Services and Social...
Guyana’s oil economy remains key driver of regional growth
Guyana’s lucrative oil economy will continue to be a major contributor to regional economic growth, even as the country’s expansion is projected to slow this...
Track record, credibility key in upcoming elections, says Jagdeo
Guyana’s Vice President (VP) and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, said that this year’s election campaign will focus on...