Mar 22, 2025
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Jagdeo: Greater enforcement actions needed against gold smuggling
The government wants to see greater enforcement actions against gold smuggling in Guyana, said Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. The Vice President made these remarks...
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Jagdeo: All Guyanese abroad, including ‘Melly Mel’, entitled to assistance
Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has reaffirmed that all Guyanese citizens, regardless of their location, are...
Development of women entrepreneurs a primary focus, says new GCCI president
The first female president elected to serve the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith, has stated that one of her main focuses...
Fire destroys Critchlow Labour College
An early morning fire has caused significant damage to the auditorium and other areas on the ground floor of the longstanding tertiary institution, Critchlow Labour...
Man sentenced to two years for attempted ATM fraud
A Parika man was sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of attempting to defraud an ATM using illegal devices. Tulsie Ramprashad,...
Enhancing green spaces: $600M national tree-planting project launched
The government, through the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), launched a $600 million National Tree-Planting Project on Friday to enhance green spaces and promote environmental awareness....
$43M mammogram machine commissioned at Suddie Hospital
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, today commissioned a state-of-the-art mammogram machine at the Suddie Hospital, Region Two, marking a significant step in expanding breast cancer...
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...
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...
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...