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$100k cash grant distribution to begin in Regions 1, 4 and 8 soon

13 December 2024

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has revealed that the distribution of the $100,000 wil...

24-year-old woman dies at NA hospital after stillbirth

12 December 2024

Toshana Wilson A young woman has died after delivering a stillbirth at the New Amsterdam Hospital. Dead is 24-year-old T...

GPF working to reduce public distrust – Crime Chief

12 December 2024

Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum While acknowledging that the police are challenged to overcome public distrust, the Crime Ch...

30% of traffic offenders skip court for hearings, to pay fines

12 December 2024

The Georgetown Magistrates’ Court Some 30% of individuals charged with traffic offences or issued tickets fail to ...

Minimum wage for sugar workers increased to $100,000

11 December 2024

The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) is proud to announce that it has successfully concluded a robus...

New Makouria Creek bridge to enhance hinterland connectivity

11 December 2024

Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill has announced plans to construct a bridge over the Makouria Creek, promisi...

1st Papa John’s in Guyana to open on December 16

11 December 2024

Restaurant Brands Holdings Inc. (RBH) has announced its acquisition of exclusive franchise rights for Papa John’s in G...

GNBS gets new US$12M laboratory, administration facility

11 December 2024

A new state-of-the-art laboratory facility and administration building totalling over US$12 million was commissioned for...

Crane seepage: No health or environmental risks detected – EPA

11 December 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): The Environmental...

Golden Generation Programme launched

11 December 2024

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has launched its Golden Generation Programme, focused on senior citiz...