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June 5, 2026

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Hundreds of families in Region Five moved closer to homeownership on Friday after the government distributed more than 400 land titles and 1,000 house lots during its “Dream Realised” housing drive at the Rosignol Stelling Tarmac. The titles were distributed to beneficiaries from housing schemes at Experiment, Blairmont and Shieldstown on the West Coast of […]

June 5, 2026

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Randy Mangal of Skeldon Linepath Secondary School was named Top National Youth Environmental Advocate on Friday after winning Recover Guyana’s SHOUT4Change competition, which challenged students to propose solutions to environmental issues in schools. The four-stage contest, held on World Environment Day at the Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel, brought together finalists from 20 secondary schools across […]

June 5, 2026

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A $54.9 billion supplementary financial request was tabled in the National Assembly on Friday. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, presented Supplementary Financial Paper No. 1 of 2026, seeking approval for additional spending up to December 31, 2026, to support ongoing infrastructure and social development initiatives. […]

June 5, 2026

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The Teaching Service Commission expects to conclude disciplinary hearings within 10 days into allegations of mistreatment of a student at the David Rose Special Education Needs School by two teachers, Education Minister Sonia Parag said on Friday. Parag said she visited the school on May 29 after a video of the incident circulated, meeting parents, […]

June 4, 2026

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Regional energy company InterEnergy has officially launched operations in Guyana and announced a partnership with Guyana Power and Light (GPL) aimed at strengthening the country’s electricity infrastructure and supporting future energy demand. The company on Thursday opened its local office at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, with government officials, diplomats and private sector representatives […]

June 4, 2026

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The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) said the government’s $30,000 pensioners’ electricity subsidy will be credited to eligible customers’ accounts this month. In a statement on Thursday, GPL said postpaid pensioners will see the subsidy reflected as a credit on their June 2026 electricity bills. Eligible prepaid customers will receive the subsidy in their prepaid […]

June 4, 2026

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Phase One of Monarch Bay, Guyana’s first Crystal Lagoons® residential development, was fully reserved within two weeks of launch, with demand exceeding the initial supply of lots, the developers said. The pace of uptake places the project among the fastest-selling new residential developments in the country in recent years, underscoring growing interest in master-planned, resort-style […]

June 4, 2026

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Guyana has been elected to the executive body of the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) of the Organisation of American States (OAS) for the first time in 24 years, marking a significant return to the hemispheric gender equality forum, a release said. The election took place at the CIM’s 40th Assembly of Delegates in Washington, […]

June 4, 2026

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XM rum variants and Maximum vodka produced by Banks DIH have secured the Monde Selection Gold Quality Award, an internationally recognised benchmark for product excellence. The company said the recognition places its spirits among a select group of global manufacturers that consistently meet stringent international standards for consumer goods. The award-winning XM range—comprising 5, 12 […]

June 3, 2026

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Guyana and the United States held high-level talks in Washington focused on energy, security and diplomacy, with U.S. officials reaffirming support for Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Foreign Affairs Minister Hugh Todd and Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud led the delegation during engagements on June 1–2 covering energy development, border security and broader diplomatic relations. […]

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More than 400 land titles and 1,000 house lots distributed in Region Five

Randy Mangal of Skeldon Linepath Secondary wins national environmental contest

Government tables $54.9 billion supplementary spending request

Disciplinary ruling in alleged misconduct by David Rose teachers expected within 10 days

InterEnergy launches operations in Guyana, announces power sector partnership

Pensioners to receive $30,000 electricity subsidy in June bills

Waterfront villas snapped up as Monarch Bay Phase One sells out in two weeks

Guyana returns to OAS women’s commission executive table after 24 years

XM rum, Maximum vodka strike gold

U.S. reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty during high-level energy and security talks in Washington

STRIDE592 tackles self-esteem, bullying among young girls with sport, mentorship programme

Rodrigues-Birkett says nomination for top UN post 'an honour and a privilege'

LaToya Wills takes home brand-new Proton X50 in MMG "Race for the Keys" promotion

STRIDE592 tackles self-esteem, bullying among young girls with sport, mentorship programme

Rodrigues-Birkett says nomination for top UN post ‘an honour and a privilege’

LaToya Wills takes home brand-new Proton X50 in MMG “Race for the Keys” promotion