School welfare officers and counsellors attached to the Ministry of Education Monday began a two-day special training on the use of restorative justice in schools,… Read More »‘We no longer want corporal punishment…to beat the children’
The Carnegie School of Home Economics, established in Georgetown in 1933, has made significant contributions to the field of home economics and hospitality in the… Read More »Carnegie re-opens Hibiscus Training Restaurant
The community of Skull City located at Patentia, West Bank Demerara is set for a significant transformation with $91 million being invested in upgrading the… Read More »$91M for road upgrade in ‘Skull City’
The October 2024 criminal sessions at the Berbice Assizes, where Puisne Judge Zamilla Ally Seepaul, will be presiding was officially opened on Tuesday. Officer in… Read More »Berbice assizes open with over 50 cases for trial
The Texila American University Study Center in Suddie, Essequibo Coast was officially commissioned on Tuesday by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand. The Center marks a… Read More »Texila American University Study Center opens on Essequibo Coast
– with 90,713 cultivated during the last crop Guyana rice production continues to increase as 90,713 hectares of rice were cultivated during the last crop.… Read More »Guyana closer to achieving its 2030 rice production goal
This morning, the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, officially commissioned the Texila American University Study Center in Suddie, Essequibo Coast. The event marks a… Read More »Minister Manickchand Commissions Texila American University Study Center in Suddie, Region Two
The Bureau of Statistics has noted recent erroneous claims made on social media suggesting that political interference is responsible for the delayed publication of the… Read More »Erroneous claims on social media regarding Census Report
Some 30 welfare officers and school counsellors have begun a rigorous two-day training in restorative justice, paving the way for its implementation within the school… Read More »Welfare officers, school counsellors get restorative justice training
Regal Legends’ stranglehold on the Over-50 title at the Prime Minister’s Softball T20 Cup was broken on Sunday as their quest for a fifth consecutive… Read More »Jai Hind Legends dethrone Regal at Prime Minister’s Softball Cup
Guyana’s Arian Dahlia Richmond has brought immense pride to the nation, securing the prestigious title of Miss Global International 2024. The coronation ceremony, held at… Read More »Guyana’s Arian Dahlia Richmond crowned Miss Global International 2024
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced the construction of an additional one Kilometre of road in White Water village, located in the Mabaruma sub-district… Read More »President Ali announces more road works for White Water
Seventeen acres of land are being developed in Mabaruma Township, Region One (Barima-Waini), to create approximately 90 residential lots. This initiative is part of the… Read More »17 acres of land being developed for housing in Mabaruma
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry & Commerce/Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) proudly participated in the 2024 Adventure Travel World Summit, held from October 7 to 10… Read More »GTA shines at Adventure Travel World Summit 2024 in Panama City
Guyana is set to produce all its hatching eggs within the next two years as the poultry industry continues to advance. This announcement was made… Read More »Guyana to produce all its hatching eggs by 2026
The community of Skull City located at Patentia, West Bank Demerara is set for a significant transformation with $91 million being invested in upgrading the… Read More »$91M injected for road development in Patentia, WBD
The Bygeval Secondary School won the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) Public Speaking Competition hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Education in observance… Read More »Bygeval Sec. School wins GNBS Public Speaking competition
The inaugural Region Two President’s Cup 5/5 Tapeball Tournament was officially launched on Monday at the Jaigobin Hotel Conference Hall in Essequibo. The event saw… Read More »Inaugural Region Two President’s Cup 5/5 Tapeball bowls off this weekend
The government has issued a strong warning against the illegal sale of land along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. This follows numerous complaints from citizens who reported… Read More »Gov’t warns against illegal land sales along Soesdyke-Linden Highway
While Government is forging ahead with plans to construct several Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) centres across the country, President Dr Irfaan Ali has… Read More »Practical instruction centres, technical institutions for hinterland, rural communities – Pres Ali
Dear Editor, There is an influx of Venezuelan refugees, squatting in the outskirts of Linden and this has caused the township some nervousness that the… Read More »Is this another manifestation of racism that Burnham built?
In a society where traditional gender roles often dictate career choices, it is inspiring to see women in Guyana breaking through barriers and thriving in… Read More »Women breaking barriers in male-dominated fields
We bitch and moan constantly about our dysfunctional politics – which has kept us at each other’s throats for over six decades. The politicians and… Read More »Exploiting… fears
A 30-year-old motorcyclist, has died following a fatal accident on Monday along the Eccles Public Road, East Bank Demerara Dead is Dillon Abrams. Police have… Read More »Sophia man dies in Eccles accident
Police in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) are investigating a fatal accident that claimed the life of 37-year-old Marlon Davison, after his All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) overturned on… Read More »Security guard dies in ATV accident
…list of persons living in Govt quarters in Region 7 to be further examined A team of Auditors from the Audit Office of Guyana will… Read More »2019 Auditor General Report”: Team of auditors to be sent into Bartica over $111M in cheques found in safe
…as ExxonMobil Guyana says arbitration on 1st audit a “last resort” VHE Consulting – the Guyanese consortium that did the second cost oil audit on… Read More »Guyanese consortium wins contract for 3rd cost oil audit
Police are investigating a fatal accident that claimed the life of a resident of Lot 39 Independence Street, La Grange, West Bank Demerara. Dead is… Read More »Cyclist allegedly freestyling on road dies after car collision
…school customised to deliver special needs education President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday inaugurated the newly re-constructed $346.2 million North West Secondary School in Region… Read More »After being gutted by fire: $346.2M state-of-the-art North West Secondary School commissioned
In just a few days, the National Cultural Centre will be transformed into a bodybuilding and fitness spectacle as the best of Central America and… Read More »St Maarten arrive for 2024 CAC C/ships
Dear Editor, Under the distinguished leadership of Ambassador Michael Brotherson, the Guyana Consulate in New York has been transformed into a people-oriented, people-centered organisation that… Read More »Ambassador Michael Brotherson has taken the NY consulate to greater heights
Dear Editor, I am writing to share my thoughts on the rebranding of Shell to Mobil under Sol’s stewardship and the potential this brings to… Read More »The success of Sol’s rebrand and its impact on Guyana’s fuel market
Dear Editor, I refer to Dr Gampat’s letter in the local media on October 14, 2024, with the caption “I reiterate the fundamental point that… Read More »More questions on credibility of Dr Gampat’s estimates on net migration
Two young women have been assigned two mini excavators handed over to the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary Agriculture Development Authority (MMA/ADA). Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha handed… Read More »Women to operate excavators handed over to MMA
In an effort to ensure hotels are sustainable to business owners throughout the year in Linden Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Upper Berbice), the Region 10… Read More »Diversification of tourism products to help boost hotel sustainability in Linden
With fatal accidents increasing in Guyana, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said there is a level of irresponsibility that is practised by many drivers and… Read More »Edghill calls for licence revocations amid surge in reckless driving, fatal accidents
The scene of the stabbing A teenage girl of Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) is undergoing medical treatment after being stabbed by a man on… Read More »Essequibo Coast teen hospitalised after stabbing incident
TOTALTEC Inc, a provider of integrated services to the energy and construction sectors, on Monday announced the launch of CampBOSS Inc, its wholly-owned hospitality group.… Read More »TOTALTEC launches CampBOSS Inc, 1st hospitality complex in Guyana
Over 40 innovations and applied research projects will be on display this year at the University of Guyana as the Institute for Research, Innovation and… Read More »UGIRIE’s 2nd exhibition: UG to showcase over 40 innovations and research projects
Participants engaging demonstation on food safety handling of a cold chain In an effort to increase awareness on emerging local and international market requirements related… Read More »Locals seabob industry strengthened with food safety, market access training
Jamaul John, with 51 points, rose to the occasion on Sunday as he clinched the top spot in the Elite Category of the One Guyana… Read More »John pedals to supremacy in One Guyana 3-Stage Cycling Race
– Angelina Yhap emerges as winner The Queenside Rapid Chess Tournament, sponsored by Jade’s Wok and Pinnacle Business Services, was successfully concluded on Saturday, October… Read More »Queenside Rapid Chess Tournament successful
The 2024 DBS Suriname Open has officially come to a close, wrapping up a thrilling weekend of competitive golf at the Paramaribo Golf Club. Sixty-two… Read More »Guyanese veteran golfer Patrick Prashad outshines countrymen in DBS Suriname Open
(BBC NEWS) At least 21 people have been killed and eight others injured in a rare Israeli air strike in northern Lebanon, the Lebanese health… Read More »Lebanon says 21 killed in air strike in country’s north
Kaieteur News A serviceman lost his life on Saturday morning, after the rear right wheels of a 14-tonne ready-mix cement/ concrete truck ran over him… Read More »Worker crushed by cement mix truck
Kaieteur News- On Sunday, a 37-year-old man identified as Marlon Davidson lost his life after he lost control of the All Terrain Vehicle he was… Read More »Man dies after losing control of ATV
Kaieteur News – The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) has welcomed the government’s initiative of a one-off $200,000 cash grant to every household. However, the party… Read More »WPA calls for annual cash transfer to citizens out of oil money
Kaieteur News – Attorney General, Anil Nandlall said that there is no legal impediment to Clifton Hicken being appointed substantively as Commissioner of Police although… Read More »‘No legal bars in President appointing Hicken’- Nandlall
Kaieteur News- The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office revealed that local consultants VHE Consulting (which is a registered partnership between Ramdihal &… Read More »Local consultants handed GYD$312M contract to audit Exxon’s 2021, 2022 & 2023 expenses
…Guyana’s deal ‘very successful’ Kaieteur News – Country Manager for ExxonMobil Alistair Routlegde has said that the lopsided contract signed with this country is very… Read More »Exxon says don’t compare Guyana’s contract terms with those of Suriname
Kaieteur Sports – In just a few days, the National Cultural Centre will be transformed into a body building & fitness spectacle as the best… Read More »St. Maarten arrives for 2024 CAC C/ships
Kaieteur Sports – The New Amsterdam Mayor and Town Council (NAMTC) is this year celebrating its 133rd year in existence and a hoard of activities… Read More »Number of sporting activities planned to help observe New Amsterdam 133 anniversary
Kaieteur Sports – The 2024 DBS Suriname Open has officially come to a close, wrapping up a thrilling weekend of competitive golf at the Paramaribo… Read More »Veteran Golfer Patrick Prashad outshines fellow countrymen at DBS Suriname Open
– Angelina Yhap emerges as winner Kaieteur Sports – The Queenside Rapid Chess Tournament, sponsored by Jade’s Wok and Pinnacle Business Services, successfully wrapped up… Read More »Queenside Rapid Chess Tournament successful
Kaieteur News – Dr. Wilbert O. Bascom, once the Senior Managing Director of the Guyana National Cooperative Bank, Guyana, South America, died last Sunday, October… Read More »First general manager of GNCB passes away
Kaieteur Sports – The One Guyana Three-Stage Cycling event, endorsed by President Irfaan Ali and backed by the National Sports Commission through the Ministry of… Read More »Jamual John, Leung shine at ‘One Guyana’ 3-Stage Cycle Road Race
JOHN’S, Antigua– Cricket West Indies (CWI) hosted an official Induction Ceremony for the third cohort of the Men’s Academy. The ceremony, held on 11 October… Read More »CWI inducts first West Indies Men’s Academy Cohort to be based in Antigua & Barbuda full-time
Kaieteur News – Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of Lusignan Prison Deoraj Gyandat has highlighted that the large number of remand prisoners at the facility has been a… Read More »‘Surge in remand prisoners poses challenge to rehabilitation efforts’ – Lusignan Prison OIC
Kaieteur News- With the first ever secondary school at Jawalla Village, Region Seven set to cost $231 million, the students’ dormitory that is expected to… Read More »Students’ dormitory at Jawalla to cost $310M
Kaieteur News – Dem boys seh de Vee Pee might soon become de new zookeeper. Like he nah satisfied being de big boss in politics,… Read More »We might soon have a new zookeeper!
Kaieteur News – Last year during a spate of road accidents, some fatal and others causing extensive damage to public properties, government indicated that it… Read More »Dangerous roads
Dear Editor, We have read repeatedly that the sugar industry was damaged by the APNU+AFC Coalition administration which threw many workers onto the breadline. If… Read More »PPP/C destroyed the East Demerara sugar estates
Dear Editor, Since the PPP took over the government, we are told that the government has put a number of measures in place and has… Read More »Instead of the ad hoc handouts, we need a proper system to tackle the social problems that are prevalent
Dear Editor, The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG), the largest representative body of organised labour in Guyana, paid keen attention to His… Read More »FITUG welcomes interventions to address the cost-of-living and workers’ welfare
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali commissioned the newly reconstructed Northwest Secondary School in the Mabaruma sub-district in Region One on Monday. The two-storey state-of-the-art facility… Read More »Newly reconstructed $346.2M Northwest Secondary School commissioned
Two young women from Region Five are now mini-excavator operators. The women were hired by the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary Agriculture Development Authority (MMA-ADA) after they… Read More »Two women employed as excavator operators
Guyana’s local content legislation continues to create numerous opportunities for Guyanese involvement in the oil and gas sector, enabling more than US$2 billion in revenue generation… Read More »Local content raked in over US$2 billion in businesses to date – President Ali
Years after it was destroyed in a fire, a new North West Secondary school was on Monday commissioned in Region One with a new culture… Read More »A pathway for technical & vocational training as new $346M North West Secondary school opens
A new high-yielding rice variety known as ‘GRDB 18,’ was launched on Monday by the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB). The new variety was launched… Read More »New high-yielding ‘GRDB 18’ rice variety launched
Grade 10 students from 12 secondary schools in six regions participated in a competition to create a business plan, explain their marketing strategy and how… Read More »51 students win monetary prizes through YEP
The Guyana National Rifle Association (GNRA) is poised to host the 2024 edition of the West Indies Fullbore Shooting Championship from October 28 to November… Read More »Guyana to host West Indies Fullbore Shooting Championship from October 28
Dillon Abrams, 30, died after he lost control of his motorcycle and collided with a median along the Eccles Public Road, East Bank Demerara on… Read More »Motorcyclist dies, pillion rider in critical condition following Eccles accident
The Queenside Rapid Chess Tournament, sponsored by Jade’s Wok and Pinnacle Business Services, successfully concluded on Saturday (October 12) at the School of the Nations… Read More »Angelina Yhap wins Queenside Rapid Chess tournament
GRDB 18 – a new long grain high yielding variety of rice – was released for commercial cultivation in the country on Monday by Agriculture… Read More »New GRDB 18 rice variety launched
Veteran Guyanese golfer Patrick Prashad made his mark on the Suriname Open 2024, carting off top honours in ‘A’ Class category last weekend in Paramaribo.… Read More »Guyanese golfer Patrick Prashad wins ‘A’ Class at Suriname Open 2024
Minister Kwame McCoy, responsible for Public Affairs within the Office of the Prime Minister, has issued a strong warning against the illegal sale of land… Read More »Gov’t warns against illegal land sales along Soesdyke-Linden Highway
The gold mining sector is poised for a major uptick in production as the government sets a target of one million ounces by 2030. President,… Read More »Major increase in gold production imminent – President Ali
Former Media Manager of Cricket West Indies Philip Spooner is the lone cricket nominee for this weekend’s inaugural CANOC Sports Awards in the Turks and… Read More »Former CWI Media Manager nominated for Caribbean Distinguished Service Award
Last week, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), conducted a two-day “Training… Read More »Training of Trainers: Food Handling and Safety for Workers of the Seabob Value Chain
The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural essay competition which is open to all Guyanese students countrywide.… Read More »Guyana Energy Conference launches inaugural Essay Competition for Secondary School Students
Close to 120 residents in Wanakai in Region One now have consistent access to clean and safe water. This is the result of a government… Read More »120 Wanakai residents get access to potable water with new $14.1M supply system
A new well is set to be drilled in Yarakita in Region One. The well will provide clean water 40% of the community that is… Read More »Yarakita’s new well slated for year-end completion
Here is a detailed report from the Honourable Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud’s response to an article published in Stabroek News on… Read More »Human Services Ministry responds to Audit Report on WIIN programme
Please see below full statement from Attorney General Anil Nandlall: 1. A question has arisen in the public domain which I feel compelled to address.… Read More »Nandlall: Nothing blocks Hicken’s appointment as Police Commissioner
TOTALTEC Inc., a leading Guyanese provider of integrated services to the energy and construction sectors, today announced the launch of CampBOSS Inc., its wholly-owned hospitality… Read More »TOTALTEC’s new state-of-the-art Hospitality Complex to open in December
Please see below full statement issued by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is disturbed… Read More »Auditor General report on WIIN flawed and inaccurate- Minister Persaud
Shaman Ally, a 56-year-old pedal cyclist died after he reportedly lost control of his bicycle and crashed into a motorcar along the La Grange Public… Read More »Pedal cyclist dies after colliding with car
Officers from the Ministry of Education were on Friday morning actively engaged in a critical Stakeholders’ Engagement at The Bishop’s High School to discuss the… Read More »Ministry of Education Hosts Stakeholders’ Engagement on Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence (CCSLC)
Clinton Williams, the former chairman of the Board of Industrial Training and former President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association has passed. Please see… Read More »Former Chairman of the Board of Industrial Training, Clinton Williams dies
A 37-year-old security guard identified as Marlon Davison has died after being involved in an ATV accident on Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred at Sand… Read More »Security guard dies in ATV accident
– key achievements headlines this initiative as plans in place for Berbice Expo following the International Business Conference between Guyana and Suriname Guyana Office for… Read More »Guyana Office for Investment Expands Export Promotion – Dr Ramsaroop
Dear Editor, President Ali has announced a $200,000 per household cash grant, among other major economic benefits for our country. As the economic boom from… Read More »The $200,000 Cash handout
Dr Tariq Jagnarine Fam Med, Endocrinology/Diabetes Snoring occurs when a person’s upper airway tissue vibrates, making them breathe noisily as they sleep. Tips for stopping… Read More »HEALTH TIPS: SNORING
In an age where mental illness plagues the minds of countless individuals, one group hailing from as far as India has stepped onto Guyana’s shores… Read More »Art of Living Foundation uses yoga to achieve mental peace
The United Nations was the culmination of a long line of attempts by the international state system – beginning with the Treaty of Westphalia in… Read More »The limits of multilateralism
They say that “nothing succeeds like success”. And by this yardstick, who’d argue that China has proven this beyond any shadow of a doubt in… Read More »Dealing with… China
Patrick Picket, a serviceman attached to Top Mix Cement, Great Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD) was killed on Saturday after he was reportedly run over… Read More »Serviceman dies after being crushed by 14-tonne ready mix truck
In an update to the tragic murder-suicide incident involving two Venezuelan nationals in Kitty, Georgetown, police have indicated that jealousy is believed to be a… Read More »Station Street murder-suicide: Woman stabbed 14 times by jealous jilted lover
The Agriculture Ministry on Saturday handed over approximately $127 million worth of heavy-duty machinery to the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary Agriculture Development Authority (MMA-ADA) and Region… Read More »$127M in heavy-duty machinery handed over to MMA, Reg. 6 officials
– as 3 large-scale mining companies continue rollout of plans The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has its eyes set on pushing the local mining sector… Read More »Govt eyes pushing gold production to 1 million ounces by 2030 – Pres Ali
