Sep 30, 2025
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Minister Persaud provides support to small entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security this week extended critical support to five small business owners, helping them strengthen their livelihoods and expand...
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Minister Persaud meets UN officials to advance development priorities
On Monday morning, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Vindhya Persaud, held discussions with UN Resident Coordinator for Guyana, Jean Njeri Kamau,...
President Ali urges public-private partnerships to drive inclusive growth
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has renewed his call for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector, emphasizing that such partnerships are key to ensuring...
Helmet violations top list as GPF records 2,733 traffic offences in the past week
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) Traffic Department has recorded 2,733 traffic-related offences nationwide for the week of September 21 to September 27, 2025, highlighting ongoing...
Guyana trains journalists to boost extractive transparency amid oil boom
As Guyana’s oil revenues continue to surge past the billion-dollar mark, the Ministry of Natural Resources is intensifying efforts to place transparency at the heart...
Thirteenth Parliament likely to convene in November
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has assured that the convening of parliament will occur within the constitutional timeframe, with the National Assembly expected to reopen sometime...
Amerindian Heritage Month closes with cultural dinner ‘Enmogang’
Amerindian Heritage Month 2025 concluded Monday evening with 'Enmogang', an annual heritage dinner that showcased the richness of Indigenous traditions through food, music, and art....
Guyana reaffirms human rights commitments as U.N. adopts fourth U.P.R. report
The United Nations Human Rights Council formally adopted Guyana’s Fourth Cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR) this morning, concluding the country’s latest human rights assessment at...
WTC Georgetown calls on entrepreneurs to “Build local, think global, lead with resilience”
Guyana’s entrepreneurs are being encouraged to strengthen local businesses, explore international markets, and embrace resilience as key to success. Wesley Kirton, Executive Director of the...
Top Police officials visit CJIA amid allegations of bribery
Commissioner of Police and Chief Immigration Officer, Mr. Clifton Hicken, accompanied by Deputy Chief Immigration Officer, Senior Superintendent Stephen Telford, today visited the Cheddi Jagan...
Guyana Police Force urges public to refrain from offering bribes Subheadline: ...zero tolerance for corruption reiterated
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a stern reminder to the public that offering bribes to law enforcement officers is a criminal offence that...
Ex-cop remanded on fraud, forgery charges
A former police officer was on Monday remanded to prison after being charged with multiple counts of forgery and attempting to obtain money by fraudulent...
VPAC commends Demerara Bank for youth entrepreneurship initiative
Vigilant Political Action Committee (V-PAC) has commended Demerara Bank Limited for launching the Dream. Build. Lead. Innovation Tank, a $10 million programme supporting young entrepreneurs...
Orthopedic Technician charged under cyber crime act for sharing private image
A 20-year-old orthopedic technician attached to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) was on Monday charged under the Cyber Crime Act for allegedly transmitting a...
Minister Sukhai engages interior communities on development needs
Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Pauline Sukhai, has met with residents and Community Development Councils (CDCs) in Hauraruni/Yarrowkabra, Tiger Bone/Banakari,...
Region Three Junior Chamber launches leadership training for first cohort
The Region Three Junior Chamber of Commerce has taken its first major step in youth leadership development, with 25 members participating in the Live2Lead 2025...
MODEC partners with Seishonen Guyana for Fuma School Tour; Sponsors FumaCon 2026
MODEC Guyana Inc. has partnered with Seishonen Guyana to launch the Fuma School Tour and will serve as the title sponsor for FumaCon 2026, Guyana’s...
Guyana Begins $100M Parking Meter Arbitration in Paris
Today, Monday, September 29, Guyana begins arbitration proceedings in the Smart City Solutions Holdings Inc. v Co-operative Republic of Guyana case, also known as the...