Apr 24, 2026
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Garbage truck rollout reaches 63 nationwide with Linden, Mahdia allocations
Two garbage compactor trucks were handed over on Friday to the municipalities of Linden and Mahdia to boost solid waste management and improve service delivery....
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Light rail system under active consideration, says President
The establishment of a modern rail transit system remains under active review as the Government advances key initiatives aimed at improving the national transport network....
New boats ease journey to school for Lilydale and Akawini pupils
Safer and more reliable transportation for schoolchildren in riverine communities has been strengthened with the provision of a boat and engine to Lilydale Primary School...
No furniture shortage in Region 10 schools, says Education Officer
Region Ten Education Officer La Shanna Anderson has refuted claims circulating on social media that schools in the region are facing a shortage of classroom...
Culture meets comfort: Hospitality sector elevated with opening of Four Points by Sheraton Georgetown
The local hospitality landscape has received a significant boost with the commissioning of the Four Points by Sheraton Georgetown, located along the Heroes Highway. The...
EU, Guyana sign €8.9 million health, pharmaceutical cooperation deals
The European Union and Guyana have strengthened cooperation in health and pharmaceutical development through new agreements worth a combined €8.9 million under the EU’s Global...
Dharry, Kassim set for Saturday showdown at Pegasus
After two reschedulings, Elton Dharry and Salmin Kassim will finally meet in the boxing ring when the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) hosts its...
Brackish-water shrimp farming introduced in Region Two to support farmers’ incomes
A new brackish-water shrimp farming initiative has been launched in Region Two, aimed at diversifying agricultural production and providing farmers with an additional income stream...
CARPHA brings together regional experts to tackle health challenges
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has officially opened its 70th Annual Health Research Conference in Georgetown, bringing together health leaders, researchers, and policymakers from...
Guyanese academic publishes book on AI governance in healthcare
Prominent Guyanese academic Dr Prem Misir has authored another publication, Ethics and Governance of AI in Healthcare, which examines how ethical and human rights considerations...
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
Children aged 17 or younger will face a lifelong ban on buying cigarettes, as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill clears Parliament. Both the Commons and...
Doobay Medical commissions eye clinic with 70 per cent reduced fees for patients
The Doobay Medical and Research Centre on Tuesday commissioned the Latchmin Kissoon and Family Eye Clinic at its facility in Annandale, East Coast Demerara, expanding...
City presents $5.697 billion budget, prioritises sanitation, to crackdown on tax defaulters
The Mayor and City Council of Georgetown on Tuesday presented a $5.697 billion budget for 2026, outlining increased spending on waste management, enforcement and municipal...
Springlands men charged with ammunition possession
Two 23-year-old men from Springlands, Berbice, were jointly charged on Monday with possession of ammunition without a licence following a Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) operation...
Onions to be cultivated on large scale following successful pilot
Large-scale onion cultivation is set to advance following the successful harvest of about 40,000 kilogrammes from a pilot project, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said on...
World Bank joins Guyana-led Global Biodiversity Alliance
Guyana has welcomed the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) as a formal partner in the Global Biodiversity Alliance, marking a milestone in the country’s...
Two walk free in Mobil Gas Station bombing; one committed to trial
Two men were on Monday discharged from the case involving the bombing of a Mobil Gas Station in Georgetown, while a co-accused was committed to...
Inter-ward football making return at Bayrock Stadium
The return of competitive football to the bauxite mining town of Linden is just around the corner, with the Linden Town Week Inter-Ward Tournament set...