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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)...
Elections impasse, COVID-19 a double blow, but show compassion to all – ERC
Despite the elections impasse, the Ethnic Relations Commission, (ERC) has issued a plea to all to “remain peaceful and demonstrate...
The Citizenship Initiative calls for clear cut recount plan
The Citizenship Initiative party on Saturday called on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to present a clear cut plan for...
No Church services, kite flying in public places – Nagamootoo reaffirms
In accordance with emergency measures implemented by the Government to tackle the spread of COVID-19, no one will be allowed...
34 Guyanese nationals die from COVID-19 in NY
Thirty-four Guyanese is on record to have died in New York, the United States of America, from the Coronavirus Disease...
Message from PPP Presidential Candidate on Good Friday
See below a statement from Presidential Candidate of the People’s Progressive Party, Irfaan Ali in observance of Good Friday: Today...
PM hails Komal Chand as ‘labour hero’
Statement from Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo on the passing of GAWU President Komal Chand. It is with deep sadness that...
Post Office announces dates to uplift Old Age, NIS pensions
After initially announcing that all post offices will be closed from Thursday, the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) has announced...
24-hour hotline, safe space set up for domestic violence victims living with abusers
With the implementation of a curfew and rules restricting persons from leaving their homes to combat the spread of COVID-19,...
Important notice for recipients and guarantors of student loans
Full statement from the Ministry of Finance. As the Covid -19 pandemic continues to evolve, the Ministry of Finance wishes...
Hindu Dharmic Sabha to complete sewing 30,000 masks for free distribution
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has expressed thanks what it said are “diligent and tireless” teams of persons who have...
12-Y-0 girl bedridden after struck down by speeding car
A 12-year-old girl who was struck down by a speeding car one month ago while crossing the Supply Public Road...
Police officers injured during protest recovering
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Sunday reported that the five police officers who were injured during protest actions on...
Burning of Holika tonight, Phagwah Monday
Please see below message from Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS). As Guyana prepares for Holi or Phagwah on Monday March...
Crane working on ‘mud plant’ collapses on city’s abattoir
A crane which was involved in operations for John Fernandes at Kingston, Georgetown in building a mud plant to support...
Young couple bedridden after struck down on LBI road
By Isanella Patoir A young fisherman and his wife are now bedridden after they were struck down on the La...
Principle or popularity: Political parties grilled on LGBTQ issues
Just days before the 2020 general and elections, political parties are being asked the tough question of choosing, in principle,...
NGO building house for stabbed Linden schoolgirl and family
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) identified as ‘Remigrant United’ has commenced construction of a house for 15-year-old Shashamani Williams who was...
Residents decry deplorable state of Kurubuku road
The residents of Hururu on the left bank of the Berbice River are calling on the local authorities to assist...
