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Continuation of policies, prosperity for families – Pres. Ali on journey to 2030 and beyond
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday assured Guyanese of a continuation of his current policies, founded on the intent to bring prosperity to every individual, their home and their community.
He looks forward to the upcoming general…
Tug, barge crash into Demerara Harbour Bridge; Edghill says disruption minimal
A tug and a barge being used at the construction site of the new Demerara River Crossing crashed into the existing Harbour Bridge Sunday night, causing some interference.
But as the relevant authorities probe the incident, Public Works…
No teachers’ strike for reopening of school Monday
As public schools reopen on Monday for the August term, the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) will not engage in any strike action but the body’s President, Mark Lyte said that industrial action isn’t off the table.
“... looming over us is…
‘US has no plans for secret military base in Guyana’ – White House official
Amid continued accusations from the Nicolas Maduro-led administration in Venezuela, the White House National Security Communications Advisor, John Kirby clarified that the United States (US) has no plans for a secret military base in…
Outrage in Ecuador: CARICOM concerned at storming of Mexican Embassy
In light of heightening tensions between Ecuador and Mexico, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has called on both sides to resolve the matter through dialogue so that the region can remain a zone of peace.
CARICOM, in a statement…
$72.5 million raised at ‘Ramadan Village’ to support Palestine
A grand total of $72.5 million to support Palestine was raised from donations Saturday night at the Guyanan's National Ramadan Village being held at the Muslim Youth Organisation ground in Georgetown.
This sum was handed over to the…
With new guidelines, gov’t to crack down on errant truck drivers- Edghill
Minister of Public Work, Juan Edghill laid out several guidelines to manage the movement of trucks on the nation’s roadways.
These guidelines were revealed on Saturday when the minister met with the truck drivers and members of the…
Training, entrepreneurial support for Indigenous youth through $1.4 billion project
More opportunities are being brought to Amerindian youths across the country through a $1. 4 billion ($9.1 million CAD) Empowering the Next Generation, Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE) project.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Commonwealth SG rejects Venezuela’s latest plans to annex Guyana’s Essequibo region
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The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has echoed the concern of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, after President Nicolás…
Parag promises to fix lighting issues at Stabroek Market
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag on Friday again called on the Georgetown Mayor and City Council to upkeep its responsibility to maintain the drainage infrastructure and environment of the capital city.…