May 4, 2022

Another 27 individuals were infected with the novel coronavirus over a 24-hour period, after 2,085 tests were done, the Ministry of Health reported in its daily COVID-19 dashboard on Wednesday. The new cases were all recorded in: Region…

A new agricultural training and support programme is targeting 5,000 vulnerable farmers in Guyana in a bid to cultivate entrepreneurial skills and help farmers mitigate the harsh effects of climate change on their crops. The vulnerable…

Local content provisions are expected to generate a higher demand for Guyanese goods, like food products, but with the possibility of increased demand leading to price hikes, the government is seeking to expand in-country production.…

After more than 70 years of its existence, the Guyana Press Association (GPA) elected for the first time a woman, Nazima Raghubir as its President in January 2018. Since that time, no elections were held and Raghubir along with three…

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Tuesday between Excalibar Minerals LLC and Ithaca Energy Partners Inc which will see the establishment of a barium manufacturing facility in Guyana. Ithaca Energy Partners Inc is an…

As President Dr. Irfaan Ali joined media workers for the observance of World Press Freedom Day on Tuesday, he said an important aspect of the conversation should address good governance. This, he explained, is not only applicable to the…

A new maternal unit is being constructed at the New Amsterdam hospital in Region Six, and Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says that a suite of services will be provided to pregnant and new mothers, and their children in a matter of…

The authorities are moving to address safety in Guyana’s waterways and according to Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill, this is being done with enforced regulations, training and enhanced inspections of vessels. He said that maritime…

Commissioner of Police (ag) Clifton Hicken says it is "unprofessional" and "unacceptable" for security guards to carry large weapons and has called for an end to the practice. Hicken along with Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn and…

The ferry service that operates between Rosignol in Region Five and New Amsterdam in Region Six will recommence their operations soon, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill announced on Tuesday at the signing of $2.6B in contracts for the…