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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. […]

June 3, 2026

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The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has launched a Co-Invest Initiative aimed at expanding affordable childcare and eldercare services across Guyana, while creating entrepreneurial opportunities for women. Under the programme, the government will partner with individuals and groups interested in establishing childcare and eldercare facilities within their communities, Minister of Human Services and […]

June 3, 2026

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Three young men lost their lives on Tuesday afternoon following a horrific head-on collision along the Madia Farm Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice. Dead are 19-year-old Ameer Khan of John Village, Corentyne, who was driving motor car PLL 4312; 23-year-old Priyas Mursalin of Lot 8 Chesney Front, Corentyne; and 16-year-old Porshatam Hoolasia of Lot 29 Haswell, […]

June 2, 2026

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Kidney patients in Guyana are set to benefit from a new EU-funded initiative aimed at strengthening organ donation and transplantation services, as the government moves to expand access to treatment for chronic and end-stage renal disease. The Government of Guyana on Monday launched the “Building a Sustainable Organ Donation and Transplantation Programme in Guyana”, a […]

June 2, 2026

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The Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development has signed a multi-year conservation agreement with Beharry Holdings Inc (BHI) to support biodiversity protection and related programmes, the Centre said on Monday. The grant agreement, first announced during Iwokrama’s 30th anniversary celebrations on May 18, 2026, was formally signed on Monday. Funding will be […]

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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

Co-invest initiative launched to turn community care needs into business opportunities for women

Three young men die in Corentyne accident

Hope for end-stage kidney patients as new transplant programme launched

Iwokrama signs multi-year conservation pact with Beharry Holdings

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Minister Parag: NGSA results to be released on July 10

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US and Iran have reached peace deal as Trump posts ‘let the oil flow!’

Minister Parag: NGSA results to be released on July 10

Khalil one win away from PanAm Masters Squash glory