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October 27, 2025

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The government has invited bids from private firms to design, build and operate a new gas bottling and logistics facility at Wales on the West Bank of Demerara. The project, to be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, aims to cut the cost of domestic cooking gas. National demand is estimated at about three […]

October 7, 2025

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Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill announced on Monday that Cabinet has approved a 15-tonne per axle limit, down from the 18-tonne limit previously allowed on the old Demerara Harbour Bridge. “Part of the problem is that the old Demerara River Bridge had a limited use of trucks of up to 18 tonnes,” Edghill explained. […]

June 25, 2025

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Six political parties in Suriname formally signed a coalition agreement on Wednesday, solidifying their partnership to form the next government following the recent general elections. The agreement, titled “Together on the Path to a Socially Just and Prosperous Society”, was signed by the National Democratic Party (NDP), National Party of Suriname (NPS), General Liberation and […]

June 5, 2025

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Prominent Guyanese businessman and former police officer Mark Cromwell—known locally by the aliases “Diamond” and “Demon”—has been sanctioned by the United States government. Cromwell is among five individuals named in the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) latest sanctions update. These sanctions come under the OFAC program “ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059”, which, according […]

May 28, 2025

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… enters third week, ensures every child has tools to learn, grow, and thrive The Government of Guyana’s flagship “Because We Care” cash grant programme has entered its third week of distribution, delivering critical financial support to thousands of families across the hinterland and riverine communities of Regions One, Eight, and Ten. More than $1.68 […]

April 17, 2025

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General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has refuted claims that the party is starving the City Council of Georgetown of money. Speaking during his weekly press briefing at Freedom House today, Dr Jagdeo responded to what he described as statements made during an Alliance For Change (AFC) press conference last […]

April 10, 2025

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The initiative by President Dr Irfaan Ali for the government to cover the cost of at least eight Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) subjects for both private and public school students has been met with much relief from parents. They would otherwise have had to pay several thousand dollars for their children to sit the […]

April 10, 2025

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The Government of Guyana will meet with exporters to discuss any potential effects of the US tariffs, particularly those impacting the agriculture sector. This is according to Guyana’s Vice President (VP) and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, who gave the assurance during his weekly press briefing at Freedom House […]

March 14, 2025

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The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) takes this opportunity to extend Phagwah greetings to all Guyanese, especially the Hindu community. Phagwah has become a national occasion that Guyanese from all spheres of society look forward to, not just for the excitement it brings, but also for the opportunity it affords in coming together through interaction and […]

March 13, 2025

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Vice President and General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has once again shed light on the fact that the government is making significant strides in reducing and alleviating poverty. Speaking at his party’s press conference, held every Thursday at Freedom House on Robb Street, Jagdeo dismiss the opposition’s most […]

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Govt invites proposals to build gas bottling, logistics company

Gov’t approves strict truck weight limits nationwide

Six parties sign coalition agreement to govern Suriname

Guyanese businessman Mark “Demon” Cromwell, others sanctioned by US Government

“Because We Care” Grant Distributes Over $1.6B in Regions 1, 8, and 10

Jagdeo: Government not starving City of funds, City being starved of competent leadership

Big Relief: Parents welcome waiver of fees for CSEC, CAPE

Government to engage exporters on US tariffs

Phagwah inspires unity, love and triumph

Jagdeo fires back at opposition’s claims, stresses government’s success in addressing poverty

Over 218,000 beneficiaries receive $100,000 cash grants without leaving home

Lois Lambert turns 103

Business clinic cuts queues, enables compliance at single stop

Over 218,000 beneficiaries receive $100,000 cash grants without leaving home

Lois Lambert turns 103

Business clinic cuts queues, enables compliance at single stop