Gov’t looking to train 500 women to operate heavy machines for mining, energy sectors...

The PPP/C Government is currently in talks with several big companies in the energy sector to train some 500 Guyanese women to operate heavy-duty...

Gov’t will not allow disagreements among residents to hinder infrastructural development − Min Edghill

Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Wednesday conducted a number of roads and other project inspections in Region Two. While there, the minister...

PNC Region 9 Rep., caretaker charged for alleged property destruction in Lethem

PNCR’s Region 9 Representative, Carl Parker and a Lethem Office caretaker were charged with the alleged destruction of property in Lethem today. Guyana Standard understands...

EMPOWERMENT: First Lady grants 15 more training scholarships to vulnerable women

In observance of International Women’s Day today, First Lady Mrs. Arya Ali granted another 15 fully funded scholarships to vulnerable women from three local...

State has no choice but to hire external law firms for specialized expertise as...

The previous government's shelling out of $99.1M in legal fees back in 2019 to recruit external counsel was flagged in the Auditor General (AG)'s...

Women account for 24% of staff at Guyana Fire Service; Fire Chief encourages more...

As the world observes International Women's Day, the Guyana Fire Service this morning conducted a special fire drill, which consisted of an all female...

Message from President, Irfaan Ali on International Women’s Day 2023

The Co-operative Republic of Guyana is pleased to join with the international community in observing International Women’s Day 2023, under the theme, ‘DigitALL: Innovation...

PAHO launches campaign to reduce maternal deaths in Latin America, Caribbean

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has joined forces with United Nations' agencies and other partners to launch a campaign aimed at reducing maternal...

Guyana’s oil account swells in February to $287B

The February 2023 balance for Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund (NRF) account has increased to $287.6 billion (US$1.4 billion). This was noted in Bank of...

Govt. releases five-year action plan to combat money laundering

The PPP/C Administration on Wednesday released its National Policy and Strategy for combating money laundering (ML), terrorism financing (TF), and proliferation financing (PF). The five-year...

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