updates Archives

July 10, 2025

IMG-20250710-WA01451.jpg?fit=435%2C408&quality=89&ssl=1

Mike Dasrat, 77, of Lot 24 Brickery, East Bank Demerara, has died after his motor jeep collided with a lorry this morning on the Friendship Public Road, East Bank Demerara. The accident involved Motor Jeep PLL 8152, driven by Dasrat, and Motor Lorry GAE 5317, driven by Aubrey Herman Lim, 37, of Timehri. Enquiries disclosed […]

June 7, 2025

IMG-20250607-WA0003-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&quality=89&ssl=1

Some 6,000 will be employed with the opening of a total of six new regional hospitals across the country by September. The Diamond Regional Hospital will be the first to open. This opening is set for tomorrow. Speaking during his weekly press briefing at Freedom House on Thursday, Vice President and General Secretary of the […]

March 29, 2025

IMG-20250329-WA0031.jpg?fit=1080%2C810&quality=89&ssl=1

The government is investing in digital learning solutions through the Ministry of Education to prepare the younger generation for Guyana’s digital future. This commitment was underscored by President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, at the launch of the Digital Learning TV Box at the Leonora Track and Field Facility on Saturday. The Digital Learning TV Box […]

March 29, 2025

IMG-20250329-WA0009.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1

As concerns mount over proposed tariff on Chinese-built ships entering the region, Caribbean leaders are being urged to use their embassies in Washington to lobby Capitol Hill on the matter. St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, in a public statement on Thursday, warned that the US trade measure could have severe consequences […]

March 28, 2025

WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-28-at-14.55.13_baae5653.jpg?fit=640%2C426&quality=89&ssl=1

Guyana continues to perform exceptionally well in the agricultural sector, inspiring several Caribbean partners to place greater emphasis on food security. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) remains steadfast in its bid to reduce its multi-billion-dollar food import bill by 25 per cent. Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, in an interview with Ignite News, said that Guyana has […]

March 28, 2025

rUBIO.jpg?fit=1080%2C720&quality=89&ssl=1

The United States of America (US) is not stepping away from the foreign aid business but will implement a new approach to how funds are donated to countries in need. This was stated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio when he addressed the matter in Jamaica during his Caribbean visit earlier this week. “The United […]

March 27, 2025

WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-27-at-07.07.07_bf970621.jpg?fit=750%2C562&quality=89&ssl=1

The Essequibo Coast’s main thoroughfare will be upgraded to a four-lane highway as part of the government’s ongoing infrastructure development in Region Two. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Wednesday while commissioning the new $447 million Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority building. He said the highway’s design will be finalised before the […]

March 20, 2025

CBD-Director-of-Economics-Ian-Durant.jpg?fit=1024%2C658&quality=89&ssl=1

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 year. This was stated by Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Director of Economics, Ian Durant, as he presented an overview of the Caribbean’s 2024 performance and the region’s 2025 trajectory at […]

March 20, 2025

3-year-old-Alaia-Etwaroo.jpg?fit=640%2C360&quality=89&ssl=1

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 fell on her. The incident occurred around 17:20 hrs on Wednesday at Lot 98, ‘EX Mouth,’ Essequibo Coast. According to reports, Alaia lived at the residence with her mother, Saudia […]

March 19, 2025

WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-19-at-11.37.26_23b2d9c4.jpg?fit=1000%2C666&quality=89&ssl=1

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is moving closer to securing the Social Workers’ Bill, Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud, has said. She made the disclosure during a virtual address to social workers on the occasion of World Social Work Day at the University of Guyana on Tuesday. Dr […]

Tag: updates

77-year-old driver dies in Friendship accident

6,000 to be employed with opening of six new hospitals by September

Digital TV box to boost access to education, tackle teacher absenteeism

Gonsalves urges Caribbean embassies to lobby US over proposed tariff on Chinese ships

Guyana inspiring region to focus on food security

US aid to support host nation priorities

New four-lane highway for Essequibo Coast

Guyana’s oil economy remains key driver of regional growth

Toddler dies in gate accident

Social Workers’ Bill to soon come on stream

Carter Center 'considerably concerned' over GECOM impasse, says Local Government Elections, reforms at risk

New walkways, drains and streetlights planned for Non Pareil, Melanie

GPHC struggles with abandoned patients as relatives fail to collect them

Carter Center ‘considerably concerned’ over GECOM impasse, says Local Government Elections, reforms at risk

New walkways, drains and streetlights planned for Non Pareil, Melanie

GPHC struggles with abandoned patients as relatives fail to collect them