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G/town hit by flooding; Authorities say drainage pumps activeWidespread flooding due to several hours of rainfall overwhelmed drainage systems across the capital city, Georgetown, and efforts are being made to control the situation. The heavy downpour began during the early morning hours of Thursday and quickly strained drainage systems. In Georgetown, the News Room observed several streets became impassable as water levels rose,...
President Ali says tech-backed panic system coming to protect women, students and teachers from violencePresident Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced a groundbreaking technology initiative aimed at protecting at-risk women and children from domestic...
Community support strong as single mother rebuilds after fireVanlisha Warrick, the single mother whose wooden home at Queenstown Village, Essequibo Coast was destroyed by fire last Thursday, says...
CCTV cameras installed at National Park to tackle petty crime, litteringThe Protected Areas Commission (PAC) commenced the installation of CCTV cameras at the National Park, a move aimed at deterring...
Gov’t advances composting drive to reduce landfill emissionsEfforts to reduce methane emissions from Guyana’s landfills are progressing as the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development on...
Civil Aviation Authority issues warning on Drone safety: Zero tolerance for violationsThe Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is warning all drone operators and the general public that compliance with safe and...
Aurora Gold Mine introduces one week paid leave for men with newbornsSee full release issued by Aurora Gold Mine (AGM): AGM Inc. has introduced a paid paternity leave benefit for its...
Anna Catherina Day and Night Care Centre opens The Day, Night Care and Early Childhood Development Centre at Anna Catherina, Region Three, officially opened its doors on Monday,...
Pawandeep to be joined by Indian Idol’s Chetna Bhardwaj for Feb. 28 Guyana concertThe Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has announced that Indian Idol sensation Pawandeep Rajan will be joined on stage by acclaimed...
Bartica teen pursues business while balancing school and basketballBy Italy Ton-Chung Born and raised in Bartica and now residing in Georgetown, 18-year-old Alyann Adolphus is carving out a...
‘We are humbled by his legacy’ – President Ali remembers Pastor Findlay See below the full statement from President Dr Irfaan Ali: With the unexpected passing of Pastor Patrick Findlay, our nation...
Bishop Findlay dies Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Bishop Patrick Findlay, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Facebook by his...
‘Goblet Nation’ talks spirituality, asylum realities and the politics of speaking his truth By any measure, Jason Mendonca is not easy to box in. Online, thousands know him as Goblet Nation — raw,...
Indian Idol sensation Pawandeep heads to Guyana for Feb. 28 concertIndian Idol breakout star Pawandeep Rajan is set to perform in Guyana on February 28, in a highly anticipated concert...
BUDGET 2026: Higher mortgage ceilings, housing subsidies to reduce cost of home ownership In Budget 2026, the Government of Guyana has unveiled a series of measures aimed at making home ownership more accessible...
BUDGET 2026: 14‑day residency rule for destination weddings abolished As part of the suite of measures unveiled in Budget 2026, the Government of Guyana has moved to expand tourism‑related...
Over 4,700 Guyanese registered for e-ID in 2025; digital gov’t services for expansion in 2026In 2025, over 4,700 citizens enrolled in Guyana’s national Electronic Identification (e-ID) system, a cornerstone of the government’s ambitious digitalisation...
BUDGET 2026: 78.3B to strengthen services to children, women and the elderly Guyana’s Government has unveiled an ambitious plan for 2026 aimed at supporting children, women, and senior citizens, with a record...
Local Gov’t Min. stepping up where City Council falls short – Minister ManickchandMinister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand at the weekend highlighted that her Ministry has been stepping up...
Over 1300 inmates benefit from rehabilitation and skills trainingA total of 1,302 inmates in Guyana have participated in rehabilitation and training programs to help them reintegrate into society....
$168M Cullen sea defence project 50% completeAs the Government of Guyana continues investing in sea and river defences to protect vulnerable communities, the $168 million sea...
