$1.3B Zeelugt Market Project gets underway
-by NaAsia Bristol A new 1.3-billion-dollar market is coming to Zeelugt, West Coast Demerara. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand today turned the sod for the project,…
NIS 57th anniversary: pension payments & digital improvements
-by NaAsia Bristol More than 20,000 NIS pensioners are now receiving their pensions directly into their bank accounts, avoiding the need to line up to collect their benefits. As the…
Controlled Environment agriculture targets greater resilience and productivity
-by David Clarke Guyana’s agriculture, forestry and fishing sector contracted marginally in the first half of 2026, as excessive rainfall disrupted crop production. However, the Mid-Year Report shows growth…
GUYDIN urges event promoters to reject drug-themed branding and degrading labels
The Guyana Drug Information Network (GUYDIN) is calling on event promoters, entertainers, businesses and members of the public to reconsider the use of illegal drug-related terms and degrading labels in…
High Court dismisses Goolsarran’s libel claim against Jagdeo with costs
—ruling that Jagdeo’s assertion that Goolsarran has no integrity is ‘substantially true’ The High Court has dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by former Auditor General Anand Goolsarran against Vice President…
Hughes failed to present promised video evidence
-As Elections Fraud Trial continues -by Kimberly Giddings Defence Attorney Nigel Hughes today failed to produce the promised video footage, which he said would show former GECOM IT Manager Aneal…
Farmers saving $1.4 billion annually
–Pres. Ali -by NaAsia Bristol Farmers in Guyana are saving approximately $1.4 billion annually – following the reversal of increases in drainage and irrigation and land rental fees. President Irfaan…
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GPL updates on new power station being built at Enmore, ECD
-by Shamiah Grant The Guyana Power & Light has provided an update on works at Enmore, where a new substation is being constructed. The facility will play an important role…
137 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed
–Dr. Anthony disclosed at Pinktober launch -by Jordan Alkins The Ministry of Health in collaboration with One Communication today launched Pinktober 2026, and this year the spotlight is on a…
MOH targeting infectious disease elimination
-And health system upgrades – Dr. Anthony -by Shamiah Grant Guyana is ramping up efforts to eradicate key infectious diseases while simultaneously boosting lab capabilities, staff training, and clinical care…
