500 officers trained to effectively handle gender-based violence cases
On Friday, 500 joint service officers who had undergone training as part of the COPSQUAD2000 initiative were awarded certificates and badges at a ceremony...
French Govt. funds four projects in Guyana’s Moruca Sub-Region
The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) and the communities of Warapoka, Kwebana, and Santa Rosa in Guyana's Moruca Sub-Region have commissioned four projects aimed at...
EU envoy lauds Guyana’s stance on Russia/Ukraine war, handling of border dispute with Venezuela
Rene van Nes, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Guyana has lauded the South American country for its stance on the Russia/Ukraine war and...
Region Four Chairman alleges assault by REO at flag-raising ceremony
Even an auspicious occasion such as a flag-raising ceremony, could not escape the stain of political controversy. Region Four Chairman, Daniel Seeram, a prominent...
No more ploughing with forks for some Region 10 farmers
With the provision of motorized tillers sourced by the Government of Guyana, many Region 10 and Region 4 farmers will no longer have to...
Pres. Ali vows to expose persons responsible for Guyana’s suspension from EITI
President, Dr. Irfaan Ali has assured that the individuals responsible for Guyana missing its reporting deadline to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), thus...
Demerara Harbour Bridge to close for 24hrs; speedboat fare will remain at $100
The Demerara Harbour Bridge will be closed for 24 hours starting from 03:00hrs on Sunday, February 26th, 2023 until 03:00hrs on Monday, February 27th,...
UK helps Guyana strengthen IT infrastructure at Forestry Commission
The information technology (IT) infrastructure at the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) has been strengthened with significant support from the United Kingdom (UK) Government.
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Sod turned for new $1.7B secondary school at Karasabai
The Government of Guyana has set aside $1.7 billion to transform education delivery in Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo (Region 9) with the construction of a...
AG to write to DPP on status of electoral fraud charges
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall claims that there have been mounting questions about "the slow pace" of action on outstanding...
