January 23, 2025 The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has commenced the development of a National Standardization Strategy (NSS), aimed at aligning the country’s standards with international best practices. This initiative is crucial for fostering economic growth, enhancing product quality, and increasing trade opportunities for Guyana. A two-day workshop, which concluded on Wednesday, brought […]
January 22, 2025 The Guyana Hockey Board has unveiled its shortlisted squads for the upcoming PAHF Junior Challenge in Barbados, with the boys and girls Under-21 teams preparing for the competition. The event, which will take place in Bridgetown from March 9 to 16, 2025, is crucial for the development of hockey in Guyana, providing […]
January 22, 2025 A fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the Silvertown Community Centre on Tuesday night, rendering the building unusable. The fire, which broke out around 10:00 PM, caused significant damage, particularly to the top floor of the structure. The community centre, which served as an important hub for learning and entertainment, was used […]
Jan 22, 2025 Over 600 Lindeners who are on the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s disability register have begun receiving their $35,000 cash grant. The distribution, which started this week at the Egbert Benjamin Conference Centre, marks the start of a much-awaited initiative announced by President Irfaan Ali in December 2024. This one-off […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 22, 2025 President Irfaan Ali has called for the delivery of world-class health and education services across all ten administrative regions of Guyana, emphasizing the importance of both greater accessibility and quality for every citizen. This directive follows a significant meeting with regional executive officers, health officers, education officers, and […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 22, 2025 Education in Guyana is undergoing a transformative shift, with substantial investments ensuring greater access and improvements for students and teachers, especially in Regions 9 and 4. This is in line with President Irfaan Ali’s vision of equitable access to education across the country. In Region 9, significant strides […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 22, 2025 The 2025 National Budget will focus on furthering Berbice’s development through targeted investments in key areas like infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic diversification, according to Ryan Alexander, President of the Berbice Chamber of Commerce. Alexander highlighted that Berbice, long recognized as an agricultural powerhouse for its rice and […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan | January 22, 2025 Early discussions between the Alliance for Change (AFC) and the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR)-led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) are already on the brink of collapse, with AFC Leader Nigel Hughes describing their recent agreement as being on “life support.” The two parties, which formally split […]
January 22, 2025 In a significant legal development, the Appeal Court has upheld the High Court’s ruling that requires the government to resume collecting union dues on behalf of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU). The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, came after Justice of Appeal Dawn Gregory refused the government’s request to stay the execution of […]
By Nakasia Logan | January 22, 2025 The Traffic Department’s intensified efforts to address lawlessness on Guyana’s roadways are yielding promising results, following a mandate issued by President Irfaan Ali late last year. In the third quarter of 2024, the nation experienced a spike in road accidents, leading to tragic loss of life and extensive […]