Sun, Jul 5, 2026
Sun, Jul 5, 2026
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Over 1,500 households severely affected by flooding in Regions 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) on Sunday reported that a total 1,543 houses were severely flooded as a result of…
East La Penitence, Mon Repos markets set for upgradesThe East La Penitence and Mon Repos markets have joined the list of markets slated for major infrastructural upgrades come…
Gov’t seeking finance for housing developmentThe People’s Progressive Party (PPP) government is seeking a bond to push its planned housing programme, according to Vice President,…
President removes tax from imported stones to aid construction industryPresident Irfaan Ali earlier this week removed the taxes on the importation of stones with immediate effect until June 30,…
Gov’t buys US$2.5M generators to ensure power for ChristmasAdditional generator sets are expected to be installed at the end of the month to increase the capacity of the…
Work on gas to shore project begins; Gov’t aims to supply all with cooking gasThe Guyana Government will be implementing its first gas to energy project in early 2021 and it hopes to supply…
UG student body welcomes 50% reduction in fees to use facilitiesThe University of Guyana Student Society (UGSS) has welcomed the university’s move to reduce the cost of using its facilities…
Major works needed before Orealla factory can be resuscitated – Toshao The Orealla Cheese Factory has been out of operation for over a decade and is now in a deplorable state.…
Georgetown businesses count millions in losses after severe floodingBusinesses in Georgetown are counting millions of dollars losses, as well as an interruption to business, due to severe flooding…
From telephonist to manager and tourism advocate: The Petal Ridley storyBy Kurt Campbell More than four decades ago, a young Petal Elizabeth Ridley walked in for her first job in the local hotel industry.…
Private Sector united, will continue to take principled stance on national issues – BoyerThe Private Sector Commission (PSC) is assuring the public it is stronger among its membership than it has ever been…
Gov’t to make final decision on purchase of helicopters from USThe Government of Guyana has not made its final decision on whether to purchase the four helicopters approved for sale…
Int’l hotels, airlines and new airstrips to come on stream soonAt least five regional and international airlines, along with several reputable hotels, have expressed interest in expanding their brands to…
Private Sector gives President Ali an ‘A Grade’ for his first 100 days in officeMere days away from completing his first 100 days in office, President Irfaan Ali has come in for high commendations…
Emergency works to start on collapsed Tiger Creek bridgeThe Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) is taking steps to fix the Tiger Creek Bridge in Region Eight; the…
Authorities battle floods from intense rainfallIntense rainfall for several hours has left most parts of the city and several coastal villages flooded; the authorities say…
500 to be employed to clean up the countryAs many Guyanese continue to face unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government on Tuesday said it will be…
75,000 face masks sewn in first batch of Ministry's initiative The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Tuesday received over 75,000 face-masks, which represents the first batch sewn…
