Mar 22, 2025
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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...
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$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...
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)...
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...
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,...
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...
Guyana’s oil economy remains key driver of regional growth
Guyana’s lucrative oil economy will continue to be a major contributor to regional economic growth, even as the country’s expansion is projected to slow this...
Track record, credibility key in upcoming elections, says Jagdeo
Guyana’s Vice President (VP) and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, said that this year’s election campaign will focus on...
Jagdeo: Govt not involved in ‘Melly Mel’ detention, opposition seems anti-Trump
Vice President (VP) and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has reiterated that the government had no involvement in the...
AI-based App in development to advance malaria testing
An Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based app is being developed to enhance malaria testing as part of the government’s efforts to eradicate the disease in Guyana. Minister...
Toddler dies in gate accident
Police are investigating the tragic death of three-year-old Alaia Etwaroo, a preschool pupil from the Essequibo Coast, who was fatally injured when a metal gate...
Dr Gonsalves: Guyana-Venezuela border controversy ‘delicate’ and ‘challenging’
Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, has described the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela as both “delicate” and “challenging.”...
Essequibo man dies in accident
Navindra Rambarran, 25, a pump attendant from Evergreen, Essequibo Coast, died in an accident sometime between Wednesday night and early this morning at Evergreen. Police...
GUYANA – Igniting Purpose, Empowering Creatives!
A new journey begins! We’re here to empower and invest in our Christian creatives, fueling their passion and purpose. With God leading the way, let’s...
‘Dream realised’ for over 300 Moleson Creek, Hogstye residents
In a continued effort to provide affordable housing and stimulate regional development, the Ministry of Housing and Water has allocated over 300 house lots in...
Nandlall: ’One Guyana’ slogan unifying, not political
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has emphasised that the One Guyana slogan is not a political slogan, responding to criticism from the opposition regarding its inclusion...