Politics
Strict penalties for health workers who bypass new centralised medical supply system
Health officials who operate outside Guyana’s new centralised medical supply system will be sent home, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has warned on Monday. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali addresses RHOs and other officials on Monday The president sounded this warning during a meeting with regional health officers (RHOs), hospital administrators, ministry officials and the...
Housing scheme planned for Mahaicony – Croal
The government is working to identify and acquire lands for the development of a new housing scheme in the Mahaicony...
Guyana sets sight on becoming CARICOM Leader in online child safety
Guyana is drawing inspiration from global leaders in digital child protection to craft a national online safety and ethical technology...
Jagdeo announces massive increase in subventions for local gov’t bodies
In a meeting at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal, on Friday, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo announced increases in...
350 Lethem residents get house lots
Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal said no resident seeking a house lot will be turned away as the...
Government kickstarts $100k newborn cash grant distribution in Reg. 10
The government on Tuesday launched its $100,000 Newborn Cash Grant initiative in Region Ten. The grant seeks to provide parents...
Heavy-laden trucks restricted from ECD Railway Embankment – Min Edghill
Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill has made it clear that heavy-laden trucks are not permitted to traverse along...
Gov’t could let persons 18 years and older apply for house lots in future- Jagdeo
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said once the current backlog of housing applications is cleared, the government could...
Six new hospitals to open this year- Jagdeo
The government plans to open six new hospitals this year as part of plans to make health services more accessible...
2025 manifesto: PPP gov’t eyes ‘big business opportunities’ in oil sector, lower taxes for small businesses
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said if reelected, the party will...
APNU/AFC coalition talks: Jagdeo says parties focused on ‘splitting spoils’ not development
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo raised concerns about the ongoing discussions for a...
‘Take responsibility’ – Jagdeo urges persons to desist from sharing violent videos
As a gruesome and graphic video continues to be shared widely across social media, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on...
Jagdeo says gov’t will engage US administration on tariffs, assures exporters of support
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said the Guyana Government will engage the United States administration on the new reciprocal tariffs,...
Guyana’s President Ali receives prestigious Global Leadership Award
President Dr. Irfaan Ali received the prestigious Global Leadership Award for Open Innovation (2024) from the University of California, Berkeley...
Value for money: Edghill says contractors, engineers will face consequences for unsatisfactory work
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill on Tuesday evening warned contractors and engineers that they will be sanctioned for unsatisfactory...
PNCR’s residency requirement case thrown out
An application to the High Court that sought a declaration that mandates verifying that an address exists and that an...
Homestead Programme: First 25 houses set for July completion at Yarrowkabra
Construction of the first 25 low-income homes under the government’s Homestead Programme is set to be completed by 22 July...
Guyana gov’t ‘closely engaged’ with US on new import tariffs – Ashni Singh
The Government of Guyana is engaging the United States administration on new “reciprocal tariffs” announced on Wednesday by President Donald...
Guyana inks US$22M ‘One Health’ project
See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: Ministry of Finance, April 2, 2025: As part of a...
Amid increased workplace accidents and deaths, more workers trained to tackle issues
Guyana recorded 32 workplace deaths last year and amid growing safety concerns, Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton, on Tuesday said...
NTC Conference to be held from May 19-23
The annual National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference will be held from May 19 to 23, 2025. It will bring together...
