Oct 15, 2025
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Assuria takes step in modernising insurance sector
Assuria, a leading provider of life, motor, fire, and general insurance, has launched a General Insurance Portal aimed at modernising the country’s insurance sector. The...
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Woman detained in Corriverton after police seize 47 boxes of fireworks
A 30-year-old woman from Corriverton, Berbice, has been detained after police discovered 47 boxes of fireworks at her home during a joint cordon and search...
’Girls to Women’ mentorship network launched to empower young women nationwide
Young women across Guyana now have a new platform for growth and empowerment through the launch of the “Girls to Women Mentorship Network,” an initiative...
Housing Ministry deepens collaboration with Banks to fast-track homeownership
In pursuit of the Government of Guyana’s target to deliver 40,000 homes within the next five years, the Ministry of Housing and Water—through the Central...
Anna Regina Multilateral shines in GNBS secondary school speech competition
Students from Region Two showcased their public speaking talents and understanding of national development as the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) hosted its Secondary...
Busta renews partnership to boost youth football development in Guyana
Busta has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development in Guyana through sports by renewing its partnership with the Petra Organisation for the sixth Annual Republic...
US military kills another six people in 5th Caribbean strike, Trump says
The United States killed six men aboard a boat in international waters “just off the coast of Venezuela,” President Trump wrote on social media on...
SBJ shows dominance in round three of Courts Optical Pee-Wee Football
The Ministry of Education ground came alive on Saturday as the Courts Optical Pee-Wee School Football Tournament delivered thrilling Round Three action, highlighted by an...
Minister Parag inspires new cohort of teachers at CPCE
Minister of Education, Honourable Sonia Parag, this morning addressed the latest cohort of trainee teachers at the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE), urging them...
Guyana School of Agriculture to become Regional Centre of Excellence
The Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) is set to be transformed into a regional Centre of Excellence through a strategic partnership between the Ministry of...
Guyana Defence Force commissions SOC 56 graduates, new officers ready to lead and serve
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has officially commissioned 28 graduates of Standard Officer Course 56 (SOC 56), marking a key step in the development of...
DPP’s Office conducts community outreach in Upper Mazaruni
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) recently hosted a two-day Community Outreach Programme in Kamarang/Warwatta and Waramadong, Upper Mazaruni District, Region Seven...
CCJ President in Guyana for swearing-in of Justice Arif Bulkan
President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), the Honourable Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, is in Guyana for an official four-day visit from October 14...
Jayaram Ajay Sanasie admitted to the Bar: Young Attorney joins Gunraj & Co.
Gunraj & Co., Attorneys-at-Law, has announced the admission of Mr. Jayaram Ajay Sanasie to practice law in Guyana in all its jurisdictions. The petition for...
Minister of Education commends Bishop’s High Alumni for empowering students beyond the classroom
The Honourable Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, attended the opening reception of the Fourth Student Conference of The Bishop’s High School (BHS) on Monday evening....
Multiple agencies collaborate to boost service and security at CJIAC
A coordinated, multi-agency effort is underway to enhance service delivery and strengthen security at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC). According to a statement...
Venezuela closes Embassy in Norway following Opposition Leader’s Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuela has announced the closure of its embassy in Oslo, just days after opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize....
GNBS celebrates National Quality Week 2025, emphasizing partnerships for development
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) is observing National Quality Week 2025 from October 12 to 18, ahead of World Standards Day on October...
National Quality Week 2025: GNBS hosts secondary school speech competition in Region Two
As part of National Quality Week 2025, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Region Two Department of...
Guyana wins bronze at Expo Japan 2025 for pavilion design
Team Guyana has secured the Bronze Award for Exhibition Design under the sub-theme “Connecting Lives” in the Shared Pavilion category at Expo Japan 2025, marking...
Bureau of Statistics hosts public outreach at Giftland Mall
As part of its series of public outreach activities ahead of Caribbean Statistics Day on October 15 and World Statistics Day on October 20, the...
Housing Ministry moves to enforce zero-tolerance policy on squatting near Ogle airport
The Ministry of Housing and Water, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), is intensifying efforts to relocate persons illegally occupying the Cummings Park...
Housing Ministry hosts Health Outreach for staff in collaboration with Ministry of Health
Yesterday, the Ministry of Housing and Water—Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA)—partnered with the Ministry of Health to host a medical outreach aimed at promoting...
Minister Manickchand conducts follow-up visit to Haags Bosch Landfill to strengthen waste management systems
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, on Monday afternoon conducted a follow-up visit to the Haags Bosch Landfill Site on the East...
GCAA launches innovative e-Services portal for aircraft landing permits
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has officially launched a new E-Services Portal for Aircraft Landing Permits, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation...
Minister Persaud urges youths to think before sharing intimate photos
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, is urging young people to pause and think carefully before sharing intimate photos or videos...
Venezuelan charged with falsifying registration granted $150,000 bail
A 28-year-old Venezuelan national living and working in Guyana appeared before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Monday to face a charge of conspiracy to falsify...
“Tapas, Rum & Wine 2025” officially launched in Georgetown
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) officially launched “Tapas, Rum & Wine 2025” on Monday at the Bistro Café and Bar in Georgetown....
IBC 2025 opens tomorrow at the Guyana Marriott Hotel
The third edition of the International Business Conference (IBC Guyana 2025) officially opens tomorrow at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Georgetown. Hosted by the Suriname-Guyana...
Digicel to connect 80,000 households in major network expansion
Within the next 6–12 months, approximately 80,000 households across Guyana are expected to benefit from faster and more reliable internet as Digicel accelerates its national...
Guyanese Legal Officer moves toward Bar Admission with Minister’s support
Murtland Ephraim Haley, a legal officer at the Ministry of Education and published poet, formally submitted his application for admission to the bar before Her...
Indian Cultural Troupe to showcase Brajbhoomi traditions in Guyana during Deepawali
As part of the Bilateral Cultural Exchange Agreement signed during Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Guyana in November 2024, a cultural troupe...
Minister Parag hails Saraswati Vidya Niketan as a model of educational excellence
Hon. Sonia Parag, Minister of Education, attended the 21st Graduation Ceremony of Saraswati Vidya Niketan (SVN) in Cornelia Ida on Sunday, representing His Excellency, President...
OPR investigates alleged bribery by airport police officers
The Guyana Police Force has confirmed that investigations are ongoing into allegations that an inspector and a junior-ranked officer attached to the Narcotics Branch at...
OPR concludes probe into police academy misconduct; File sent to DPP
The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has completed its investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct involving officers attached to the Guyana Police Force Academy at...
Berbice Stadium set to transform Region Six, completion expected by early 2026 – Minister Ramson
The Berbice Stadium at Palmyra, Region Six, is on track for completion by the first quarter of 2026, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Hon....
Construction of Guyana’s first law school to begin soon
Preparations are underway for the construction of Guyana’s first law school at the University of Guyana’s Turkeyen Campus, following the clearing of an eight-acre plot...
Data centres a meaningful investment for Guyana – President Ali
President Dr. Irfaan Ali says the benefits of establishing data centres in Guyana will far outweigh the costs of building such facilities. He highlighted the...
Fans log 179 million steps in CPL “Step Into The Party” challenge
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has announced the success of its “Step Into The Party” Challenge — a virtual fitness initiative encouraging fans...
BIT celebrates 91 graduates at Buxton Tipperary Hall
The Board of Industrial Training (BIT), in partnership with the Beterverwagting Practical Instruction Centre (BV PIC), celebrated the achievements of 91 trainees during a certificate...
Ministry of Labour and Manpower planning participates in first-ever Men on Mission village visit in Albion
The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning proudly participated in the first-ever Men on Mission (MOM) Village Visit, held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at...