CDB to invest USD1.8M in region’s creative sector
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has committed US$1.8 Million to support the development of the region’s creative industries. The bank’s Board recently approved the...
Gov’t, CWI commit to cricketing partnership
Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr George Norton, was recently reassured of Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) commitment to Guyana. This assurance was given by the...
Fire Service marks 66th anniversary with march pass parade
Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians Thursday morning participated in a march pass parade to celebrate 66 years of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS).
The parade,...
Thieves admit to breaking into cars outside city gym
Police in Regional Division 4 'A' are reporting a simple larceny committed on three men at Space Gym, Mandela Avenue yesterday about 19:50hrs.
The first...
Gov’t. responsible for attracting US$500M foreign direct investment in 2018 – PNCR
Guyana attracted US$500M in foreign direct investment last year. The People's National Congress Reform (PNCR) says this is a result of the steps taken...
Govt. has your back, but we cannot force the millers’ hand – Agri. Minister...
As time draws near for harvesting, rice farmers across Guyana are experiencing great angst given the uncertainty surrounding paddy prices. When Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar...
GTU commits to pressing for even more for its membership
Public school teachers last month started to receive retroactive payment agreed to between their union, the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU), and the Ministry of...
Finance Minister closes 2024 budget debate with razor-sharp rebuttal of opposition’s “weak”, “recycled” and...
By Kiana Wilburg
With great precision, Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh closed the 2024 budget debates with bone-deep lacerations to the arguments of most...
Legislative review completed to prepare MARAD for oil sector – Director General
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has completed its legislative review in anticipation of MARAD’s increased mandate for the looming oil sector.
Making this revelation today...
DNA testing backlog to be cleared soon as House greenlights funds for new system
The Committee of Supply this afternoon approved $50.5M for the provision of additional resources to support the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory, specifically for the...
