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Democracy, health in focus as Guyana’s youth council joins civil society talks in LABy Vishani Ragobeer in Los Angeles [email protected] Democracy and safeguarding people’s health are among the key focus areas for the…
Over 3,000 vulnerable women expected to benefit from WIIN 2022The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through the Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) is set to upskill…
Emergency works ongoing in Kwakwani, other regions not severely impacted by rainfall - CDCThe authorities are executing emergency drainage works in Kwakwani, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice) following continuous heavy rainfall over a…
Tenders out for rehabilitation works to Region Three MarketsTwo months after President Irfaan Ali promised that rehabilitation works will commence at the Parika Market, East Bank Essequibo, Minister…
Guyana to get Sheraton branded hotel, residences by 2025The doors to a 200-room Sheraton Hotel and a residence facility are set to open at Providence, East Bank Demerara…
CDC warns of continuous rainfall over the next 24-hrsThe Hydrometeorological Service forecasts frequent, continuous rain and thundershowers across the country throughout the period Sunday 7pm to Monday 7pm.…
GPF must be ready for challenges with massive development of East Coast – Commander PareshramThe East Coast of Demerara is set for massive development and transformation in the coming months and years and this…
28 families get low-income houses in BerbiceThe first 28 families were allocated the first set of the two-bedroom low-income homes at Hampshire, East Berbice-Corentyne on Saturday.…
$100k one-off cash grant, automatic public assistance for children with disabilities Some 1,200 children across the country who are living with a disability are set to receive a $100, 000 cash…
EBD Highway stalled as squatters refuse relocation offer; 31 families comfortably relocatedBy Isanella Patoir [email protected] Four families who are squatting on reserved lands earmarked for the construction of the new East…
Guyana is UK’s top trade partner in Caribbean, British Chamber of Commerce could be launched hereGuyana is now the United Kingdom’s top trading partner in the Caribbean, British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller announced…
35,000 acres of land to be cultivated in Region Six – JagdeoA 10-member committee was established to work along with the Ministries of Agriculture and Finance, and regional authorities to decide…
Despite oil, gov’t keen on diversifying productive sectors -Finance Minister tells IsDBDespite prevailing challenging economic conditions, Guyana’s real gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 47.5 per cent at…
Overseas investor to set up greenhouses, grow berries near Linden/ Soesdyke highwayAn overseas investor is seeking to grow berries near Guyana’s Linden/ Soesdyke highway, as part of efforts to reduce Guyana’s…
Bajans spent millions on Guyanese productsThere was an overwhelming interest in the locally-made products at the recently concluded agro-fest in Barbados and Head of the…
Women face significant risk in losing jobs in technology-driven workforceBy Isanella Patoir [email protected] As technology advances, women are likely to be displaced and pushed into unemployment, Dr Dianna Glasgow,…
South Ruimveldt residents blame contractors for deplorable roadResidents along David Rose Street, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, have complained about the deplorable state of the roads and have laid…
About 3,000 Reg. 6 residents hired as part of govt’s part-time jobs initiativeAbout 3,000 persons from across East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) have signed their contractual agreements to commence employment under the government’s…

