Feb 16, 2025
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New legislation to strengthen child protection in Guyana
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...
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Leguan: A tapestry of tradition and tranquillity
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...
Couple arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm, ammunition.
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...
Children’s float parade dazzles streets of Georgetown
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 set for grand opening
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...
E-medicine and telemedicine to help advance Guyana’s healthcare system
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...
Roraima Airways taking luxury to new heights with ’Air Dash’
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 rivals join forces to launch Guyana’s first mobile harbour cranes
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...
GBTI unveils invoice financing to boost O&G supply chain
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...
Region Three to get $11.4B state-of-the-art hospital
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, US discussing migration matters but not deportees – President Ali
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 business community set to capitalise on Offshore Technology Conference 2025
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...
Fisherman, 52, pleads guilty to vandalising tomb of girl, 13
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...
Board Chair: ‘Zero tolerance’ for inappropriate behaviour by GPHC staff
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...
DDL invests in new $750M warehouse
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,...
Cash grant distribution recommences
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...