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A long-awaited boost to education infrastructure in Region Ten was realised on Monday with the official completion and opening of Bamia Primary School, a key regional project implemented under the mandate of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development. While the school has now been formally handed over and is operational, officials noted that

(Reuters) Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of narco-terrorism after President Donald Trump’s stunning capture of him rattled world leaders and left officials in Caracas scrambling to respond. Maduro, 63, pleaded not guilty in New York federal court to four criminal counts that include narco-terrorism, […]

Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh this morning refused the application for a stay of the extradition proceedings involving Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, making no order as to costs. The ruling clears the way for the extradition hearing to commence tomorrow before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman, while Justice Singh will proceed on January

– President Ali says, highlights govt’s plans to strengthen manufacturing sector, expand tourism, support small and medium-sized enterprises GUYANA is moving beyond unrealised promises and embracing measurable progress, marked by deliberate policy choices and a clearer sense of national direction, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said.   While strong […]

-Tourism Ministry says results indicate event was a viable, impactful platform for MSMEs   A POST-EVENT revenue survey conducted among vendors participating in the One Guyana Christmas Village has revealed significant revenue performance throughout the holiday season, underscoring the initiative’s role in expanding market access and income-earning […]

-Education Minister says as new school term begins   A NEW school term begins today, and Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, has urged students to remain focused, especially those scheduled to sit key examinations in the coming months.   Taking time out of her busy schedule to welcome parents, teachers and, more importantly, learners back

PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has said Guyana has emerged as a trailblazer in advancing women’s empowerment, pointing to statistics that show more than 70 per cent of the country’s university graduates are women.   Speaking during a recent interview with a group of journalists and students, he said women are increasingly taking up and creating

-more than 2,000 pounds sold under gov’t-led initiative; more communities to come on board in the near future   FARMERS in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) are generating income for their harvest after they successfully sold more than 2,000 pounds of mangoes to a local agro-processor in January 2026.   This is the first shipment

AMERINDIAN communities are benefitting directly from the government’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) Carbon Credits Funds, which help these villages to launch community projects, create jobs and expand eco-tourism, building a sustainable future for all.   In Waramuri, Region One, this rings true as the community now has a guest house that is […]

Education Minister Sonia Parag met Saturday with some talented young authors to kickstart a permanent, year-round writing camp that the Ministry describes as a game-changing initiative. Hosted by the Ministry’s Literacy Department, the Ministry noted that it isn’t just a workshop; it’s a movement to turn students into published voices and pave the way […]

Once Christmas Day and Twixmas (the period of time between Christmas and New Year) have passed, many of us turn our attention to tidying the house and packing away the festive decor – from the tree itself to wreaths, lights and garlands. But when should you actually take your Christmas tree down? There’s often confusion The post The end of Christmas […]

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) said that it has concluded a successful 2025 with notable achievements across its certification, compliance, standardisation, metrology and business development programmes, while positioning itself for major expansion in 2026. In a press release the bureau reflected on its 2025 activities, noting that it had […]

The Dartmouth/Westbury Police Youth Group in Regional Police Division Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Saturday hosted a party for children in the community. Held at the Dartmouth Community Centre, the event saw approximately 55 children, including teenagers, from the Dartmouth/Westbury area in attendance. During the party, which ran from 16:00h to around 21:20h, […]

…as more than 2000 lbs sold under Government-led initiative Farmers in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) are generating income for their harvest after they successfully sold more than 2000 pounds (lbs) of mangoes to a local agro-processor in the early days of January 2026. This is the first shipment under a new initiative led by The post Lethem, […]