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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...
YTC renamed James Singh Centre for Innovation, Training & Sustainable ForestryThe Yarrowkabara Training Centre (YTC) was this week dedicated to the late James Singh, who served the Guyana Forestry Commission...
Ramadan Village returns, offering a space for unity and reflectionThe National Ramadan Village is set to return for its third year, providing a space for spiritual reflection, cultural exchange,...
Recover Guyana launches ENGAGE 2.0 to empower youth on Green EntrepreneurshipRecover Guyana has announced the launch of ENGAGE 2.0, the second phase of its youth empowerment initiative focused on environmental...
Officials pay tribute to tourism advocate Donald SinclairDonald Sinclair, a long-serving tourism advocate, educator and public-sector leader who played a key role in shaping Guyana’s tourism sector,...
Recover Guyana launches ENGAGE 2.0 to empower youth on Green EntrepreneurshipRecover Guyana has announced the launch of ENGAGE 2.0, the second phase of its youth empowerment initiative focused on environmental...
Recover Guyana launches ENGAGE 2.0 to empower youth on Green EntrepreneurshipRecover Guyana has announced the launch of ENGAGE 2.0, the second phase of its youth empowerment initiative focused on environmental...
Concerns flagged over destruction of trees along Rupert Craig HighwayTrees planted on the median along the Rupert Craig Highway were damaged, highlighting challenges to beautification efforts around the city....
School of the Nations founder remembered for kindness, strong work ethicThe family of Dr Brian O’Toole, Co-Founder of School of the Nations, on Sunday announced his passing, recognising him as...
Essequibo rice farmers get $251 million, gov’t pledges more investment to cut costsGovernment has paid out about $251 million in subsidies to rice farmers in the Pomeroon–Supenaam region, part of a wider...
GAWU reaffirms ‘unwavering commitment’ to working class in New Year’s messageSee below the New Year’s message from GAWU: As 2025 draws to a close, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers...
Police in stern warning against private use of fireworks, notes injuries to people; animal group flags trauma to animalsAs the New Year approaches, the Guyana Police Force has issued a stern warning to individuals and businesses against the...
New film industry, major support for creatives part of ‘grand’ 60th Independence Anniversary celebrations – PresidentIn the year 2026, Guyana will observe its 60th anniversary as an independent nation, and President Dr Irfaan Ali on...
Several babies born on Christmas Day in Reg. 6 hospitalsSeveral babies were delivered on Christmas Day at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital and the Number 75 Public Hospital in...
First lady visits Christmas babies at GPHCFive babies were born at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Christmas Day. First Lady Mrs. Arya Ali spent...
‘Let’s choose unity and love over division’ – President Ali in Christmas messageSee below the full Christmas message from President Dr Irfaan Ali: My Fellow Guyanese, Merry Christmas! The story of Christmas...
‘Reject division, embrace national unity’ – GAWU says in Christmas messageSee below the full message from GAWU: The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) extends sincere Christmas greetings and...
‘Extend kindness to all’ – PPP in Christmas messageSee below the full message from the PPP/C: The People’s Progressive Party extends warm Christmas greetings to all Guyanese, and...
‘Strengthen bonds within families, communities’ – ERC in Christmas messageSee below the full Christmas message from the ERC: The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends warm Christmas greetings to all...
