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African Organizations Receive Grants to Support Emancipation Celebrations

On July 26, several African organizations across the country received government grants at a ceremony held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The grants are intended to support the preservation and celebration of African culture in the lead-up to the Emancipation celebrations on August 1. Emerson Benjamin, one of the beneficiaries, expressed his appreciation for […]

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New $565M Pump Station Commissioned at Greenwich Park

A new $565 million pump station has been officially commissioned at Greenwich Park on the East Bank of Essequibo. This state-of-the-art facility is set to significantly enhance the drainage capacity in the rice-growing region. The pump station features two pumping units, each capable of moving 100 cubic feet of water per second. This upgrade will […]

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President Irfaan Ali Inspects Progress on Major Roadworks

In a move to address traffic congestion issues along the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara, President Irfaan Ali conducted an inspection of ongoing roadworks in the region yesterday. The current road development includes a series of interconnected highways designed to ease daily traffic woes. Key projects under construction include the Mandela to Buzz […]

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UN Summit of the Future to Address Sustainable Development Goals Challenges

Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues, has expressed concerns that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set for achievement by 2030 are unlikely to be met. She highlighted that only 17% of the goals have been achieved so far, largely due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing conflict […]

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President Irfaan Ali Advances Plans to Improve Conditions for Fisherfolks in Mon Repos

President Irfaan Ali visited Mon Repos yesterday to fulfill promises made earlier this year aimed at enhancing the working conditions for local fisherfolks. The President announced several key initiatives designed to address ongoing challenges faced by the community. Construction of a new access road is set to begin next week, which will improve transportation and […]

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President Dr. Irfaan Ali Engages with Citizens During Stabroek Walkabout

On Wednesday evening, President Dr. Irfaan Ali conducted a walkabout in the Stabroek area, engaging with Guyanese from all walks of life. Starting from Demico House, the Head of State greeted and interacted with commuters and vendors, addressing their concerns and discussing opportunities for growth. Accompanied by Minister within the Public Works Ministry, Deodat Indar, […]

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Call for Digitalization and Collaboration Among Regional Law Libraries

By Saskia Warrick At the 38th Caribbean Association of Law Libraries (CARALL) conference, Senior Legal Adviser at the Attorney General Chambers, Chevy Devonish, underscored the critical need for digitalization and collaboration among regional law libraries. These efforts are aimed at enhancing legal research, capacity building, and service excellence. Legal research is fundamental in the constantly […]

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Existing Demerara Harbour Bridge to be Removed Upon New Bridge Completion

Minister within the Public Works Ministry, Deodat Indar, has announced that the existing Demerara Harbour Bridge will be removed following the completion of the new bridge across the Demerara River. The Demerara Harbour Bridge, operational for over four decades, has been pivotal in connecting Guyana’s main economic regions but has now exceeded its lifespan. In […]

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Minister Edghill Engages Region Five Communities on Road Works Progress

In a recent visit to Region Five, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill addressed the De Hoop and Mahaicony Branch Road communities regarding ongoing road construction projects. The minister assured residents that the road works in De Hoop would be completed by the end of August, emphasizing the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure in the […]

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Region One Residents Benefit from Local Deeds and Commercial Registry Services

Residents of Region One were provided with essential Deeds and Commercial Registry services at a public engagement held at the Port Kaituma Community Centre on Monday. The initiative aimed to make government services more accessible by bringing them directly to the local community. The event allowed residents to access a range of services including business […]

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