– $10B injection for NIS, range of other measures By Shania Williams Kaieteur News – Amid the crushing load of poverty coupled with high cost-of-living,… Read More »President Ali announces: $200K cash grant to each household
Kaieteur News – Avianca, a leading Colombian airline, will commence direct flights to Guyana on December 11, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport said in a… Read More »Avianca to launch direct flights to Guyana in December
Kaieteur News – Two Chinese firms have bid over US$20million each to construct the Kato Hospital in Region Eight and the Moruca Hospital in Region… Read More »Chinese contractors bid over US$20M each to build Kato and Moruca hospitals
Editorial… Kaieteur News – Though he may be different as a man, as a politician, Vice President Jagdeo has a plantation mentality. He doesn’t like… Read More »Media truths and the VP
Kaieteur News – The government’s recent announcement of a $200,000 cash grant for every household in Guyana is a gesture of economic relief that is… Read More »The household cash grant
Kaieteur News – Dem boys seh some people out there got a new sickness—PPP Syndrome. It bad, real bad. Every time they hear the name… Read More »The “PPP Syndrome” infecting people
Kaieteur News – The Opposition on Thursday boycotted Thursday’s sitting of the National Assembly and held a protest outside the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal,… Read More »Opposition boycotts Parliament, holds protest
Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Health is seeking contractors to design and build the new West Demerara Hospital, Region Three. The ministry in an… Read More »Govt. seeking contractors to design and build new West Dem. Hospital
…Jagdeo tells AG to check on passing of age requirement question Kaieteur News – President, Irfaan Ali’s desire to appoint Clifton Hicken as Commissioner of… Read More »‘Appointment of Hicken hangs in balance’
Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali in his second address to the National Assembly, since his inauguration on August 2, 2020, on Thursday announced that… Read More »Guyana on track to produce 1.5M barrels of oil daily by 2030 – President Ali
By: Davina Bagot Kaieteur News – ExxonMobil Guyana may not be telling the truth about Guyana’s oil reserves. This conclusion was made by Vice President,… Read More »Exxon may not be telling the truth about Guyana’s oil reserves – VP Jagdeo
Dear Editor The ‘talk of the town’ is about the proposed confirmation of Clifton Hicken, the extended acting Commissioner of Police as Commissioner. Editor, please… Read More »To appoint Hicken Top Cop would be unconstitutional
Dear Editor The author of “Free Money … and mo’ money!” in the Guyana Times dated September 15, 2024, understands very little about the “Buxton… Read More »Not “Free money”: Think economic development and equity.
Dear Editor, I guess like me, many Guyanese were taken by surprise after an announcement by Mr. Irfaan Ali, during the just concluded CPL 2024… Read More »The Govt. and the Global Super League
A five-year-old boy, Fayyaz, died on Thursday after he was hit by a metal barrel that exploded at his Prospect, East Bank Demerara, house. Police… Read More »Boy, 5, dies after metal barrel explodes at Prospect
Police have confirmed that recent reports of a kidnapping attempt at Amelia’s Ward Primary School are false, following an investigation by the Police Administration of… Read More »False claims of kidnapping at Amelia’s Ward Primary School – Police
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said he expects accountability from the management of the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL), stating that with the significant… Read More »With major investments, GPL’s management ‘will & must’ deliver results – Dr. Ali
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday emphasised that women are, and will continue to be, a major part of Guyana’s development. And to ensure women… Read More »‘Women playing a major role in Guyana’s development’ – President Ali
As part of efforts to make Guyana a more competitive place with improved services for citizens, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday once again highlighted… Read More »Public Service improvements as ‘Digital Guyana’ taking shape
In a move expected to ease the financial burden on parents, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced a new income tax measure that will come… Read More »Parents to benefit from new monthly tax deduction at $10k per child starting 2025
Since returning to office in 2020, the PPP/C Government has been actively working to improve the livelihoods of citizens by implementing a range of cost-of-living… Read More »President Ali announces bold measures
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced a $10 billion one-off injection into the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). The money will go towards supporting persons… Read More »$10B one-off injection to NIS for persons receiving benefits
The government plans to establish a ‘Guyana Digital School’ as part of its efforts to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the fabric of Guyana’s economy.… Read More »Gov’t to establish national digital school integrated with AI
The remaining four suspects in the Joshua David (Bricks) abduction case are scheduled for court tomorrow, police said on Thursday afternoon. Those suspects were identified… Read More »Update: Suspects in ‘Bricks’ abduction for court tomorrow
West Indies starred with the bat as they boosted their T20 World Cup semi-final hopes with a clinical eight-wicket win to all but eliminate Bangladesh.… Read More »World T20: West Indies Women beat Bangladesh to keep semi-final hopes alive
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo Thursday afternoon delivered sharp rebuttal to opposition criticisms following President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s wide-ranging Parliamentary speech Thursday. “Our strategy is… Read More »Jagdeo: ‘Our strategy is forward-looking, it’s sustainable, and it’s inclusive’
In a major announcement on Thursday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali revealed that every household in Guyana will receive a one-off cash grant of $200,000 this… Read More »Renters, legitimate households to get $200k grant, non-nationals excluded – Jagdeo
Guyana has become one of the first nations in the region to have effectively rolled out 5G technology. Paving the way for an increased demand… Read More »Guyana leading in 5G implementation – President Ali
Police around 14:00hrs on Thursday fished out a decomposing body of a man of African Descent from a canal at Eccles East Bank Demerara (EBD).… Read More »Body found in canal at Eccles
At just 23 years old, Sufeena Supaul’s quiet yet powerful determination has taken her from the small village of Auchlyne in East Berbice Corentyne to… Read More »Village dreams now a legal reality: The inspiring journey of Sufeena Supaul
The decomposed body of a man was discovered in a canal at Eccles, East Bank Demerara on Thursday afternoon. Police Headquarters reported that a passerby… Read More »Decomposed body of man found at Eccles
Significant relief is coming for Guyanese consumers as electricity costs will be reduced by 50 per cent before the end of 2025. According to President,… Read More »Electricity costs to be slashed by 50 per cent by end of 2025
The government is exploring the construction of an international airport at Lethem, the capital town in Region Nine which borders Brazil. This was announced by… Read More »BREAKING: Gov’t exploring new int’l airport at Lethem; another terminal at CJIA
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Thursday that a $10,000 universal health care voucher will be introduced in 2025 for every Guyanese citizen. This… Read More »$10,000 universal health care voucher per person in 2025- President Ali
The government will be making the University of Guyana (UG) free from 2025 as promised in its 2020 – 2025 manifesto. “I now wish to… Read More »University of Guyana free from 2025 – President Ali announces
Avianca has announced the launch of a new direct route connecting Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Georgetown, Guyana, with El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá,… Read More »Avianca announces new direct route between Georgetown and Bogotá
The government has earmarked $10 billion for the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) as part of plans to support Guyana’s elderly, particularly those who have not… Read More »BREAKING: $10 billion injection for NIS to help pensioners
The first-ever ‘Guyana Digital School’ will soon be established by the government as part of national plans to create a fully functional digital economy, President… Read More »BREAKING: First-ever ‘Guyana Digital School’ coming; AI teaching part of plans
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday said plans to make university education free are now official and from January, no student will have to pay… Read More »BREAKING: Free UG from January 2025
In 2025, each child across the country will benefit from a $10,000 universal healthcare voucher that will be used to help finance a basic menu… Read More »BREAKING: Each child to get $10,000 basic healthcare voucher next year
Public sector employees will not be working for less than $100,000 monthly by the end of 2025. This announcement was made by President Dr Mohamed… Read More »Public sector salaries will not be less than $100,000 by end of 2025
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced a one-off cash grant of $200,000 to every household in Guyana. This intervention will inject $60 billion of… Read More »$200,000 one-off cash grant for every household – President Ali announces
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that every household across Guyana will receive a one- off $200,000 cash grant this year. The Head of… Read More »BREAKING: President announces one-off $200,000 cash grant for every household
As part of a suite of new measures being rolled out by the government, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that all public sector… Read More »BREAKING: All public sector workers to earn no less than $100,000 by 2025
Harry Brook became the first England batter for 34 years to hit a triple-century in Test cricket on an astonishing fourth day against Pakistan in… Read More »Record-breaking Brook (317) and Root (262) flatten Pakistan in Multan Test
The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, on Wednesday, commissioned the newly rehabilitated Fellowship Practical Instruction Centre along the West Coast of Demerara. The state-of-the-art… Read More »Minister Manickchand commissions Fellowship Practical Instruction Centre
Golf enthusiasts from around the region are gearing up for the prestigious DSB Golfclub Paramaribo Invitational 2024, scheduled for October 12-13 at the Golfclub Paramaribo,… Read More »Guyanese golfers set to compete in Suriname Open this weekend
[Extracted and modified from Reuters] – Hurricane Milton made landfall at Siesta Key on Wednesday night, bringing with it destructive winds and heavy rainfall. The… Read More »Hurricane Milton brings damage, but not catastrophic flooding
Earlier this week, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo spearheaded the distribution of small business grants to 6,000 Berbicians, providing financial support aimed at expanding existing… Read More »6,000 Berbicians receive small business grants at two-day event
A meeting held on Tuesday at the Classic International Hotel Conference Hall saw Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo and Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha engage… Read More »Gov’t to transform 40,000 acres into productive farmland in Upper Corentyne
In what is being termed a game-changer for the local fuel industry, Sol Guyana Inc. has officially launched its first rebranded service station on Mandela… Read More »Sol Guyana unveils first Mobil-branded fuel station, promising better mileage and enhanced performance
During a ceremony at Base Camp Ayanganna on Wednesday, President Dr Irfaan Ali joined ranks of the Guyana Defence Force to celebrate the achievements of… Read More »President Ali announces plans for new, modern GDF HQ
A newly refurbished Fellowship Practical Instruction Centre, designed to enhance technical and vocational training, was officially commissioned on Wednesday by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand.… Read More »New Fellowship Practical Instruction Centre opens
…police standards At the beginning of this year, in a move to repair the damage to our much-maligned (and rightfully so!) Police Force, it was… Read More »Raising…
As Cybersecurity Month is being observed this month, it is crucial to reflect on the growing threats that cybercrime poses to our global society. With… Read More »Confronting cybercrime in the digital age
…says new voters list prepared for every election Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall Responding to information emanating from the Opposition, Attorney General… Read More »Opposition’s call for new voters list baseless – Nandlall
…tells potential investors of state institutions strengthened to support rapidly growing economy Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has assured potential… Read More »JSE Conference: Guyana offers stable, mature business environment – Finance Minister
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is inviting “suitably qualified persons” to apply for the positions of Chief Magistrate and Commissioner of Title. In a vacancy… Read More »JSC advertises for Chief Magistrate, Commissioner of Title
…says any change would undermine basis for company’s investment EEPGL President, Alistair Routledge The parliamentary Opposition have been campaigning that they would review the Stabroek… Read More »ExxonMobil has no interest in renegotiating 2016 PSA – Routledge
Two people are feared dead after a massive fire swept through Puruni Landing, a Mazaruni riverine community in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), and devastated the community… Read More »15 buildings destroyed by massive fire at Puruni
…highlights Govt’s commitment to developing military, personnel as 28 graduate SOC Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Force, President Dr Irfaan Ali, has underscored his government’s unwavering… Read More »New GDF headquarters building to create functional workspace – Pres Ali
Flashback! Team Guyana at the last Suriname Open Golf enthusiasts from around the region are gearing up for the prestigious DSB Golfclub Paramaribo Invitational 2024,… Read More »Suriname Open 2024: Team Guyana represented by 12 strong
– Best Beginner Trophy up for grabs GCF’s Marcia Lee receives sponsorship for the upcoming Women In Chess tournament The Guyana Women In Chess Community… Read More »Jade’s Wok, Pinnacle Business Services Inc support women in chess
The Bent Street “Champion of Champions” tournament will kick off next Tuesday Sixteen of the best futsal teams from across the country will next Tuesday… Read More »Inaugural Bent Street “Champion of Champions” kicks off next Tuesday
Although possessing several amateur boxers of international ranking and repute, Guyana’s lone world-ranked professional pugilist, Elton ‘Coolie Bully’ Dharry, has moved one step closer to… Read More »Dharry closer to world title shot; Director of Sport hails ‘significant development’
Bjorn Williams recorded the best performance of his career to date when he closed off his campaign in the 105kg Open class at the Commonwealth… Read More »Silver for Williams as Guyana ends Commonwealth Powerlifting campaign on a high
Donald Grovesnor, known as “Blackboy”, of Lot 19 Sideline Dam, Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara (WBD), has pleaded guilty to the charge of manslaughter before… Read More »2019 fatal chopping: ‘Blackboy’ admits to killing friend with cutlass
Several representatives from MODEC Guyana Inc have visited the STEMGuyana Clubhouse to meet with Guyana’s National Robotics Team — a group of 15 talented youths… Read More »MODEC lauds STEMGuyana’s robotics programme, sponsors national robotics team
Officials from Police Traffic Headquarters and Regional Division 4A (Georgetown) have conducted traffic enforcement exercises in key areas of the capital city. The operation, conducted… Read More »Numerous motorists ticketed for violations in traffic crackdown in city
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo meeting with residents at one of his several meetings in Region 6 on Tuesday Some 475 contracts for rehabilitative works to… Read More »475 contracts awarded to small contractors in Region 6 for rehabilitation projects
Education Minister Priya Manickchand on Wednesday officially commissioned the $252.7 million upgrade of the Fellowship Practical Instruction Centre (PIC) on the West Coast of Demerara.… Read More »$252.7M technical and vocational facility commissioned in Region 3
President Dr Irfaan Ali addressing the gathering President Dr Irfaan Ali has tasked the management of St Stanislaus College with establishing an innovation fund to… Read More »Pres Ali tasks St Stanislaus College with launching innovation fund to lead in STEM, AI, climate solutions
UNDP Resident Representative Gerardo Noto and ERC Chairman Shaikh Moeen-ul-Hack signing the MoU The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently reaffirmed its commitment to work… Read More »Ahead of 2025 elections: UNDP, ERC join forces to combat hate speech, misinformation
President Dr Irfaan Ali responding to questions frommedia operatives President Irfaan Ali made it clear on Tuesday night that no barrier in Guyana’s Constitution or… Read More »No legal barrier to Clifton Hicken’s appointment as Police Commissioner – Pres Ali
Elton Dharry alongside Sport Minister Charles Ramson Jr and Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle Although possessing several amateur boxers of international ranking and repute, Guyana’s… Read More »Dharry moves up in rankings
Republic Financial Holdings Limited Vice President P Vic Salickram History was made Sunday night at Providence Stadium, Guyana when the St Lucia Kings defeated the… Read More »Republic Bank congratulates St Lucia Kings on CPL championship
Peeping tom… Kaieteur News – The discovery of oil was supposed to be Guyana’s golden goose, a promise of prosperity and national upliftment. But for… Read More »The quandary of the Guyanese electorate
Kaieteur News – A 32-year-old senior employee attached to an oil company here is accused of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl between September 29 and… Read More »Senior oil company employee accused of sexually assaulting 8-year-old girl
Kaieteur News – Fifteen buildings including a restaurant, a fuel bond and a hotel at Puruni Landing in the Mazaruni Region Seven on Wednesday. In… Read More »15 buildings destroyed in major fire at Puruni Landing
By: Davina Bagot Kaieteur News – It took citizens two years and four months before the government of Guyana (GoG) provided an update on the… Read More »Guyana’s oil reserves currently less than 11B barrels – ExxonMobil Guyana President
…but says will not renegotiate for better deal Kaieteur News – President of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), Alistair Routledge on Wednesday said the U.S oil… Read More »ExxonMobil open to discussion on terms of oil contract with PNC
Kaieteur News – Nations Incorporated has announced the creation of Core Nations- a majority owned Guyanese company in collaboration with US based Core Group Resources… Read More »Nations Inc. joins forces with US company to boost local labour market
Kaieteur News – The third Regional Food Festival has been lauded as a success by the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, vendors, entertainers and… Read More »Regional food festival hailed a success – Ministry of Tourism
Kaieteur News – A 58-year-old vendor is at his wits end after his Line Path, Corentyne, Berbice home was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. The… Read More »Fire destroys home of Line Path vendor
– Pres. Ali says STEM education critical to boosting Guyana’s economy Kaieteur News – President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali emphasised the importance of Science, Technology,… Read More »$51M spent to refurbish science lab, staff room at St Stanislaus College
Kaieteur News – The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) is currently investigating the incident where renowned Guyanese sculptor and Administrator at the E.R. Burrowes School of… Read More »ERC says probing racist abuse of Ivor Thom
Kaieteur News – Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand and her team on Wednesday commissioned the newly rehabilitated US$1.2 million Fellowship Practical Instruction Centre which is… Read More »US$1.2M Fellowship Practical Instruction Centre commissioned
2nd Annual Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference Kaieteur News – Transparency, accountability and investor education are among the keys to driving a vibrant and… Read More »Transparency, accountability and investor education, key to driving healthy capital markets — JSE Managing Director
– but wants settlement outside of arbitration Kaieteur News – Oil giant ExxonMobil while not budging on their position with regards to the US$214M disputed… Read More »Exxon not budging on US$214M disputed costs
Kaieteur News – The upcoming Global Super League (GSL), set to be hosted in Guyana from November 26 to December 7, is poised to make… Read More »Where the money coming from?
Dem boys seh… Kaieteur News – Dem boys seh is like we big ones always dreaming big but forgetting de lil things, like ah man… Read More »De new cricket league!
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, announced on Wednesday that the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) will have a new headquarters. The… Read More »President Ali announces new headquarters for GDF
The government is satisfied with the commencement of the initial phase of infrastructural works for the new Hauraruni Housing Scheme along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. Minister… Read More »Infrastructure works underway at Hauraruni Housing Development
Fifty acres of land are currently being cleared at Yarrowkabra along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway for the construction of the first 250 low-income houses. These houses… Read More »Land clearance ongoing to construct first 250 homes at Yarrowkabra
A devastating fire broke out on Wednesday at approximately 10:40 hrs, destroying fifteen buildings in Puruni Landing, Region Seven. This incident mirrors a similar fire… Read More »UPDATE: Fire destroys 15 buildings at Puruni Landing, one year after similar incident
Guyana’s Local Content Act provides a guideline for oil and gas companies and open the doors to numerous opportunities for Guyanese businesses and citizens. That’s… Read More »Local Content Act: a clear framework for Exxon to provide opportunities
Residents of South Georgetown are expressing their gratitude for the extensive road upgrades in Lodge, Werk-en-Rust, Newburg, Wortmanville, and surrounding communities. The major upgrades, undertaken… Read More »South Georgetown residents welcome road upgrades
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has announced the squads for the upcoming Senior Men’s Super50 Inter-county tournament, which will start on October 13. The opening… Read More »Sinclair, Savory and Imlach among notable faces set to feature in Senior Inter-County Super50
[The New York Post] – An extreme onslaught of rain in Morocco — about a year’s worth in two days — brought desperately needed water… Read More »Flooding in the Sahara desert fills lake that had been dry for 50 years
(Reuters) – An expanding Hurricane Milton closed in on Florida’s west coast on Wednesday, spawning tornados and lashing the region with rain and wind hours… Read More »Dangerous Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida’s west coast
