Championing equality: Guyana Pride Festival 2023 spotlights LGBTIQ+ rights and social tolerance
By Sueann Wickham
In a dazzling display of solidarity and celebration, the Guyana Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTIQ)+Coalition has launched its much-anticipated...
Emancipation Business Pitch Competition launched with $2M prize up for grabs
The Black Entrepreneurs Association (BEA) launched an Emancipation Business Pitch Competition today at the Herdmanston Lodge with $2M in cash prize up for grabs.
The...
Bhagwandin responds to Rajendra Bissessar’s concerns about cost recovery for Stabroek Block
Dear Editor,
My attention was drawn to a letter in today’s edition of Kaieteur News (June 6th, 2023), with the caption “we need answers”, by...
Guyana assumes responsibility as non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2024–2025
The international community today elected Guyana as a non-permanent member of the United Nations (UN) Security Council for the forthcoming term of 2024–2025.
The Security...
GCCI repeats call for visa-free travel to Canada
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry:
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) notes an announcement emanating from the...
$1.4B Independence Boulevard project nearing completion
The $1.4 billion Urban Enhancement Project at Independence Boulevard often referred to as ‘Punt Trench Dam’ is nearing completion with finishing touches remaining.
Minister of...
Teen who set Mahdia dorm on fire “very traumatized”; denies committing act because her...
Attorney-at-law, Dexter Todd has refuted claims that his 15-year-old client was aggrieved about her cell phone being confiscated which reportedly caused her to retaliate...
Guyana signs first-time US$150M development loan agreements with Saudi Fund
The Government of Guyana has inked two significant development loan agreements worth US$150 million with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to support the...
Hurry up with the COI into Mahdia fire – Oppos. urges President
See full statement below from the Office of the Leader of the Opposition:
President Irfaan Ali is utterly failing the grieving families and the nation...
Health minister urges more persons to take HPV vaccine to reduce risk of cervical...
With cervical cancer maintaining its position as the second most common cancer affecting women, the low adoption rate of HPV vaccines in Guyana has...
