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Recover Guyana and Scotiabank Guyana deepen investment in green and youth entrepreneurship
Recover Guyana, in partnership with Scotiabank Guyana, successfully hosted the ENGAGE 2.0 Green Entrepreneurship Graduation Ceremony at the Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel, marking another significant milestone in its national youth development and sustainability efforts. The event celebrated the successful programme completion of 110 young people from Regions 2 and 4, bringing ENGAGE’s cumulative impact to...
‘Monstrous act’ – Human Services Minister condemns gruesome Zeelugt attack, pledges unconditional support
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, has pledged unconditional support to the family of seven-year-old Adriel...
Pensioners’ electricity subsidy to be reflected in June bill
See below the full release from the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL): The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL)...
The sacrifices of African ancestors for freedom, dignity and respect must be honoured by all – Dr Irfaan Ali
Please see below Emancipation Day greeting from Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali: It is with great optimism and a hopeful future...
2,006 persons repatriated to Guyana since May
The Government of Guyana through the collaborative efforts of the National COVID-19 Task Force, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the...
Pregnant mother pleads for help after wind rips off roof, damage appliances
A West Coast Demerara (WCD) family is left with one mattress and a few pieces of dry clothing after heavy...
Eid-ul-Adha’s generosity strengthen the chords of cohesion – President
See full statement below. Eid-ul-Adha – the feast of the sacrifice – is a scared festival that commemorates the Prophet...
Eid-Ul-Adha reminds of unbridled humility and willingness to selflessly make sacrifices- PPP
See full statement below. The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) takes this opportunity to extend greetings and best wishes to the...
Places of worship can open from Aug 1, curfew extended
From August 1, churches, mosques, mandirs and other places of worship are permitted to reopen in accordance with the updated...
Crowd gathers at President’s former home seeking COVID-19 relief
A large crowd gathered at President David Granger’s former residence at Thorne Drive, D’Urban Backlands early Thursday seeking assistance due...
Venezuelans are the most trafficked in Guyana – TIP data
By Isanella Patoir Data released by the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Unit (C-TIPU) has revealed that Venezuelan nationals are the most...
TIP unit records 43 victims of human trafficking this year
The Counter-Trafficking in Persons Unit (C-TIPU) has rescued 43 victims of human trafficking between January and July 2020. The Ministry...
British director of Bushmasters collapses, dies in Lethem
Ian Craddock, a former British army officer who served with the Infantry and Special Forces in the United Kingdom and...
The Citizenship Initiative salutes Owen Arthur’s stand for democracy in Guyana
The Citizenship Initiative has hailed the legacy left behind by former Barbados Prime Minister Owen Arthur. Mr Arthur died just...
Owen Arthur on his last breath stood up for democracy in Guyana – Irfaan Ali
The PPP’s Presidential Candidate Dr Irfaan Ali has hailed Owen Arthur as a great son of Barbados, who on his...
Tropical Storm Gonzalo: What can Guyana expect tonight and Friday?
See full statement below from the Hydromet office. At 14:00 hrs 23 July 2020, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) informed...
Demerara Harbour Bridge to close for 6 hours this weekend for repairs
The Demerara Harbour Bridge will be closed for six hours on Saturday night into Sunday morning to facilitate the changing...
With school out, reports of child abuse drop
Child abuse reports have seen a decrease with the closure of schools to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but this...
141 Guyanese return from Canada
A total of 141 Guyanese who were stranded in Canada arrived home Thursday with the Canadian based Westjet Airline. The...
No significant damage from high winds – CDC
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) said the high winds experienced on Wednesday morning did not result in any major damage...
Single mother seeks help after heavy winds damage house
A 47-year-old single mother of three children is seeking the public’s help in rebuilding her house which was damaged by...
