Tue, Jul 7, 2026
Tue, Jul 7, 2026
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Hearty congratulations for Demerara Bank as US$7M disbursed to local businessesBy Kurt Campbell Demerara Bank, founded in 1994 through the persistence of an entrepreneurial icon, Dr. Yesu Persaud has come…
Gold miners get flood reliefRelief supplies destined for flood-affected miners in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) left Georgetown on Monday and included 216 flood hampers which…
Caribbean Airlines to reduce fleet, send home more than 400 with revenue down by 75%As it continues to battle the negative financial impact brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines has announced…
Western Scientific company donates over $3.5M in flood relief to Region FiveWestern Scientific Company Limited (WSCL) has 600 care packs 34,608 infant disposal diapers towards residents of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) who…
Berbice fishermen complain of being harassed, extorted by Surinamese patrolsA large group of fishermen who usually ply their trade in the Corentyne River met with Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha,…
Regal donates $3.5M in flood relief items to CDCThe prolonged rainy season and widespread flooding have led to severe hardships for communities, especially those that depend heavily on…
Flood-affected miners to get much-needed relief by Monday - CDCAs the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) continues its relief efforts nationwide, flood-affected miners in Region Seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni) and Region…
E-Networks encourages COVID-19 vaccinations with discountE-Networks Inc. – Guyana’s only local telecommunications provider - today announced that it is offering an incentive to encourage more…
Water level in Middle Mazaruni dropped but residents unable to restart farming, economic activitiesFloodwaters in communities in the Middle Mazaruni area, Region Seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni) have receded after residents grappled with intense flooding…
Floodwaters rising in some parts of Reg. 10The flood situation in Region 10 (Upper Demerara - Berbice) has not improved despite waters receding in other parts of…
Close to 100 residents flooded after tailing pond collapses at East Montgomery Mines in Reg. 10The collapse of the tailing ponds at the East Montgomery mines in Region 10 has left close to 100 residents…
Oil and Gas Chamber, MARAD to collaborate on maritime activitiesThe Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC) and the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
Food & Drugs seizes over 1,000 cosmetic products from Industry manSee below full statement issued by the Government Analyst – Food and Drugs Department: The Government Analyst – Food and…
Foreign Ministry briefs businesses on trade rules to smooth process of business & investmentTo help businesses understand the country’s trade rules in hopes of making the process smooth, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Nearly 26,000 people still affected by flooding in Reg. 9 The flood situation in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) still remains a concern with at least 26,000 people affected. During…
Flooding intensifies in Letter Kenny, Whim as sections of embankment destroyedMinister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, has condemned acts of sabotage of the flood control embankment in the backlands at Letter…
USAID makes $6.2 million donation to flood relief efforts; regional focus on climate change intensifiedThe United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has made a US $30,000 donation (or GY$6.2 million) to immediate flood…
More than 36,000 households in 300 communities affected by floods- CDCAs Guyana continues to face heavy rainfall during this year’s May/June rainy season, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has reported…
