Sep 17, 2025
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Ministers meet rice millers as falling global prices weigh on sector
Rice millers on Tuesday met with top government officials to discuss concerns over the current crop, as falling global prices put pressure on the industry’s...
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Nigel Hughes steps down as AFC leader following crushing elections defeat
Less than a month after the Alliance For Change (AFC) suffered a crushing defeat at the September 1 General and Regional Elections, party leader Nigel...
THAG President: CPL a major boost to tourism sector
With two successful tournaments hosted in succession here in Guyana, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is driving the tourism sector forward. This is according to...
Housing Ministry to open new headquarters at Plantation Houston by year-end
The Ministry of Housing and Water is set to open its new Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) headquarters at Plantation Houston, East Bank Demerara,...
Businessman arrested with unlicensed firearm and ammunition
Police ranks from Regional Divisions 4A and 4B on Tuesday morning arrested a 47-year-old businessman after he was allegedly found with an unlicensed firearm and...
“Brand Guyana Gondola” to showcase certified local products
The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest), together with the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) and the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), will launch the “Brand...
Guyana’s fourth female Home Affairs Minister, Cabinet colleagues get down to work
Guyana’s fourth female Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, officially assumed office on Monday, following her swearing-in on Saturday. Walrond was welcomed at the Ministry...
Two men sentenced after guilty pleas in separate CANU trafficking cases
Two men who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking offences in separate Magistrate’s Courts in Georgetown and Sparendaam were sentenced on Monday. In Georgetown Magistrate’s Court,...
Minister Rodrigues pushes Destination Guyana, enhancing business environment
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, officially assumed leadership of the Ministry on Monday, signalling a focus on promoting the country as a...
Barbados, Belize, Dominica, St. Vincent begin full free movement on October 1
Four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States—Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines—are on track to implement full free movement among themselves from 1...
US Ambassador: More US brand name companies got eyes on Guyana
Guyana’s growing economy remains a beacon for business investments, with more United States (US) companies expected to establish a presence here. This is according to...
Mayor calls for emergency maintenance as two injured in Mackenzie-Wismar bridge collapse
Two people are nursing injuries after a section of the wooden decking on the southern side of the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge collapsed at approximately 18:30 hrs...
Crabwood Creek woman brutally killed during argument with husband
Police in Region Six are investigating the brutal killing of a 36-year-old woman at Grant Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice, on Sunday morning. The deceased has...
Oneidge Walrond tipped to move to Home Affairs in Cabinet reshuffle
Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Oneidge Walrond is expected to be appointed Minister of Home Affairs as President Irfaan Ali prepares to reshuffle his Cabinet,...
Gunraj, Ramkissoon, Jacobs and Ally tipped for ministerial posts
At least four newcomers are expected to join the Cabinet as President Dr Irfaan Ali begins shaping his second-term government, sources told Ignite News. Vikash...
England 304 for 2; Salt 141* sets up crushing 146-run victory
England 304 for 2 (Salt 141*, Buttler 83) beat South Africa 158 (Markram 41, Archer 3-25) by 146 runs England posted their highest-ever T20I total...
New Demerara River Bridge set to open by month-end
The long-awaited New Demerara River Bridge will open to vehicular traffic before the end of the month, President Irfaan Ali said today. During a visit...
CARICOM condemns Israeli strike in Qatar
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has strongly condemned the recent Israeli strike on residential premises in Doha, Qatar. In a statement, CARICOM said the act of...