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December 8, 2025

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Hundreds of participants took part in the Stride Against Silence walk and Cinema with a Cause event on Sunday, underscoring a strong national call to end Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Guyana. Led by Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, the walk—from the Kitty Roundabout to the Kingston Seawall Bandstand—signalled a collective […]

November 12, 2025

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The Ministry of Health on Wednesday launched a new recipe book aimed at encouraging Guyanese to embrace balanced, nutritious meals and combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The Colourful Cooking for Healthy Living recipe book was unveiled at the Umana Yana, where the air was filled not only with the aroma of freshly prepared local dishes but […]

November 10, 2025

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An $800 million irrigation pump station in Black Bush Polder, Region Six, is expected to be completed by the end of this year, the government said, as it seeks to improve water management and support rice cultivation. The project, originally awarded to a contractor in 2021, faced delays due to poor performance. The Ministry of […]

November 10, 2025

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Off Brazil’s northeastern coast, where the sediment-heavy water of the vast Amazon River tips out into the Atlantic, are two very different types of treasure. The first is an ecological gem: a 3,600 square-mile deepwater coral reef discovered less than a decade ago. The second treasure puts the first in immediate danger. Billions of barrels […]

November 10, 2025

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The government has launched a national online learning platform offering more than 100 certified courses for public servants, in a move aimed at modernising training and improving service delivery across the public sector. The Public Service Upskilling Platform, unveiled on Monday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, provides access to courses from international universities and […]

November 1, 2025

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A 17-year-old motorcyclist, Laron Harris of Dochfour, East Coast Demerara, died following a head-on collision with a motor lorry on Belfield Public Road on Saturday at approximately 14:15hrs. The accident involved a motor lorry (GRR 6089) owned by a private construction company and driven by a 33-year-old man from Alberttown, Georgetown, and a motorcycle (CG […]

November 1, 2025

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A 26-year-old real estate agent of Haslington, East Coast Demerara, has been arrested in connection with an alleged incident of child abuse committed on Friday at Haslington Railway Embankment. According to reports, the suspect allegedly physically assaulted his 11-year-old son during a misunderstanding. The matter was reported by the child’s 25-year-old mother. Following the report, […]

November 1, 2025

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A modern multipurpose facility designed to expand the Civil Defence Commission’s (CDC) storage capacity for disaster relief was commissioned on Friday at the CDC’s Headquarters, Thomas Road, Thomas Lands, Georgetown. The state-of-the-art complex, valued at $97.8 million and funded by the Office of the Prime Minister, will also enhance the agency’s logistical and coordination capabilities, […]

November 1, 2025

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The Essequibo Coast has achieved a new milestone in renewable energy with the commissioning of the US$10.4 million Onderneeming 5MWp Solar Farm — the largest hybrid solar-plus-storage power station in the country. The facility is expected to deliver more stable and sustainable electricity to thousands of residents across Region Two, advancing Guyana’s clean energy transition. […]

October 4, 2025

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Vendors at the Skeldon Market and other markets across Region Six will no longer be required to pay landing fees, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Priya Manickchand, announced on Friday. The confirmation came during the Minister’s visit to the Corriverton Market, where she met directly with vendors who raised concerns that the […]

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Hundreds join walk to combat gender-based violence

New recipe book encourages Guyanese to eat smart, live longer

Black Bush pump station to be completed by year-end

Guyana part of planet’s newest oil frontier

Over 100 courses launched to upskill public servants

Teen dies in lorry collision while avoiding goats on road

Real estate agent arrested for child abuse

$97.8M facility commissioned to boost emergency response

Brighter days ahead: US$10.4M solar farm commissioned at Onderneeming

Vendors welcome removal of landing fees at Skeldon market

Guyana braces for extreme El Niño with measures to ensure adequate water supply, says Minister Mustapha

120 trees, 40 bins and 24 hydrants among plans for Suddie facelift

Organised boat moorings, walkways and green spaces for Charity under Model Village plan

Guyana braces for extreme El Niño with measures to ensure adequate water supply, says Minister Mustapha

120 trees, 40 bins and 24 hydrants among plans for Suddie facelift

Organised boat moorings, walkways and green spaces for Charity under Model Village plan