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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)...
Two Region Nine villages have access to water for the first time
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) commissioned water supply systems in two villages in Region Nine at the weekend. Residents in...
GAWU says sugar production below target, cites factory issues
The Guyana Agriculture and General Workers Union (GAWU) said the current sugar crop is 27,486 tonnes below its target. In...
Young Lance Corporal graduates with Degree in Business Management
Twenty-one-year old Lance Corporal Travis Curry is this year’s youngest member of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to graduate from...
Govt commissions $473M access road in Lethem
Government Ministers and Regional Officials on Friday commissioned the Barrack Retreat Corridor, the main access road into Lethem located in...
Mahdia observes first anniversary as township
The municipality of Mahdia, in the Potaro-Siparuni Region, is celebrating one year as a capital town. November 22 through 24...
Some 150 Venezuelan migrants along East Bank riverside to be relocated
Minister of Citizenship Winston Felix says attention will be given to relocating approximately 150 Venezuelan migrants, who are currently residing...
22-Y-O paralyzed after beaten at wedding house
A Cane Grove, Mahaica East Coast Demerara family is calling for justice after 22-year-old Hansraj ‘Kevin’ Durga was brutally beaten...
IDB suspends funding to Sheriff Street road contractor over health, safety infractions
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has suspended the disbursement of funds to the Chinese contractor for the US$31 million Sheriff...
Logos Hope, world’s largest book fair, returns to Guyana Dec.2
The world’s largest floating book fair, MV Logos Hope, will arrive in Guyana within two weeks. The on-board book fair...
Trotman promises to donate 20 streetlights to Buxton
Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman on Thursday evening met and interacted with residents from the village of Buxton on...
55% Guyanese women between 15-34 years abused by partners
By Bibi Khatoon The first comprehensive national survey on gender-based violence in Guyana revealed that more than half (55%) of...
Iwokrama embarks on outreach to promote environmental protection
The Iwokrama International Centre is encouraging students to speak out about littering and protect their environment as it embarks on...
Ituni small loggers get new concessions
The Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC on Sunday announced the award of two brand-new concessions to the Ituni Small Loggers Association...
Overall salary increase for public servants will meet all-time high of 75% in four years
Finance Minister Winston Jordan said the salary increase for public servants this year will take the overall increase to an...
Veterans’ Act, Trust to be established- President announces at Remembrance Day observance
President David Granger on Sunday promised that his Government will help to provide opportunities for veterans when they leave active...
Salary increase to be announced this week
Finance Minister Winston Jordan has disclosed that salary increase for public servants will be announced this week. The Minister made...
President assures Victorians of continued investment as residents celebrate 180th anniversary
President David Granger on Saturday evening assured Victorians that the Government will continue to invest in the village to ensure...
Youman Nabi greetings
Message from President David Granger on the occasion of Youman Nabi 2019 I extend greetings to all Guyanese but, especially, to...
