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For many individuals in Guyana, dialysis is not just a treatment – it’s a lifeline. In a country where kidney disease affects hundreds of lives,...

Guyana joins the international community in observing World Health Day 2025, under the theme: “Accelerating Progress to Improve Maternal and Neonatal Health and Survival.” In...

Guyanese will be able to tap into more economic opportunities, such as co-investing in national projects, as part of the government’s commitment to achieving shared...

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC), as part of its campaign against hate speech, will be engaging parliamentarians and political parties as the election approaches. According...

A High Court judge on Saturday granted a temporary injunction preventing the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) from seizing vehicles owned by businessman Azruddin Mohamed, pending...

With April being designated Sexual Awareness Month, the Asking For It sexual awareness exhibition which is currently being held at the Umana Yana is playing...

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has reiterated the need for increased access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized businesses, as well...

Some 80 fisherfolk from Region Six are set to benefit from the development of brackish water shrimp ponds. During an engagement today, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasised the need for greater accessibility to mental health services worldwide. During the recent launch of its new guidance...

A routine tax enforcement operation carried out by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) escalated into a tense confrontation today, as law enforcement officers attempting to...

Farmers from across various regions of Guyana are seeking to expand traditional markets by tapping into agro-processing, while agro-processors are forging partnerships with suppliers to...

Zulaica Griffith, a young mother of two, is excited and proud to finally own a house lot after renting for years while trying to make...

A 54-year-old woman, Mohandai Persaud of Lusignan Pasture, tragically lost her life in a road accident on Friday along the Lusignan Public Road, East Coast...

The Government of Guyana today signed a US$422.2M ($90B) contract with Power China and Kalpataru for the installation of power transmission lines and the establishment...

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has proposed a bold idea to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) as a resource to accelerate equitable economic growth, reduce disparities,...

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has commenced the certification process for Omni Helicopters Guyana Inc. to receive a Guyana Air Operator Certificate (AOC). This...

A man known only as “Blacka,” a 28-year-old unemployed male of mixed ancestry, was fatally stabbed on Thursday evening at the Kwakwani waterfront, allegedly by...

Police in Region 10 are probing an alleged homicide committed on Kenroy Bradford, called “Kelly”, a 20-year-old labourer of Lot 314 Block 22 Wismar, Linden,...

Chartered Accountant Terrence Jaskaran has commended Guyana’s move to engage the United States Government for further information on its 38 per cent reciprocal trade tariff....

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has described the People’s National Congress case, which was thrown out by the High...

Officers from the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) intercepted an alleged gold smuggling attempt in Georgetown on Thursday, detaining four people and seizing gold and...

The government has identified three major businesses within the booming oil and gas sector for citizens to invest in and earn a guaranteed rate of...

Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has stated that the decision by United States President Donald Trump...

A graphic video showing the death of a young mother, shot by her partner and succumbing to her injuries in the presence of her son...

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali today received the prestigious Global Leadership Award for Open Innovation 2024 from the University of California, Berkeley, at the NASA...

Financial Analyst, Joel Bhagwandin has urged caution in the way Guyana and its regional partners respond to the United States recent tariffs on imports entering...

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has expressed keen interest in updating the Local Content Schedule and making further input, particularly in increasing...

Attorney General Anil Nandlall has criticised the Alliance for Change (AFC) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) for prioritising the spoils of government over...

The Strathspey Bridge on the Railway Embankment along the East Coast of Demerara has been reopened to light vehicular traffic from 06:00 hrs today. This...

Guyana has signed a $22 million One Health Project with the World Bank to strengthen the country’s capacity to prevent, prepare for, and respond to...

Farmers, agro-processors, caterers, and suppliers were able to maximise opportunities offered through a Farmer-to-Business symposium, aimed at connecting them with hotels, supermarkets, and other commercial...

The new US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge is progressing ahead of schedule, with 37.5 per cent of the work already completed. Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan...

Amerindian Affairs Minister Pauline Sukhai has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to direct consultations with Amerindian villages, ensuring that interventions align with village priorities. Speaking during...

Region Four Chairman Daniel Seeram has called for greater enforcement and stricter penalties to curb reckless road usage. Speaking at a recent public event in...

Attorney General Anil Nandlall has dismissed claims made by social media activist Melissa Atwell, also known as “Melly Mel,” that the government used a lobby...

A two-day Regional Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Fair was opened today by the Department of Education in Region Six. The fair, being...

The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce has launched the 2025 edition of the Green Tech Fund, offering up to $1.2 million in grant funding...

Only about 10 per cent of sexual assault cases result in convictions, Manager of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit, Dr Cona Husbands,...

The Day and Night Care Early Childhood Development Centre in Region Three is on track to meet its completion deadline later this year. The $74.2...

With major world powers vying for investment opportunities in Guyana, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has contended that this is a testament to Guyana being a...