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    10th Jul, 2026

$800 million in relief disbursed to rice farmers in Region 6

A total of 1,484 rice farmers in Region 6 today received a much-needed boost, with over $800 million in relief checks disbursed. The initiative aims to help offset the challenges and rising costs associated with rice cultivation.

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Education
    10th Jul, 2026

Historic NGSA results reflect strategic investments – Minister Parag

Minister Sonia Parag says the NGSE results are the best ever, with more pupils passing all four subjects this year. She says the historic results reflect years of strategic investment in the country's education system.

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Education
    10th Jul, 2026

20 Students tie for top spot at NGSA 2026

The results of the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) written on April 29 and 30, 2026, are being released to schools.  Fifteen thousand seven hundred six (15,706) candidates wrote  this assessment. The results being released gave a report on the candidates’

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Education
    9th Jul, 2026

NGSA Results to be released tomorrow

Thousands of grade six pupils across Guyana will learn their secondary school placements tomorrow as the Ministry of Education releases the 2026 NGSA results.

More than 15,000 students from across Guyana were registered to sit the Nati

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Business and Economy
    9th Jul, 2026

CARICOM advances regional ferry plan

Caribbean leaders have agreed on a series of measures aimed at easing the rising cost of living across the region. The issue dominated discussions at the 51st CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in St. Lucia as leaders look

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Agriculture
    9th Jul, 2026

Young entrepreneurs credit President Ali

A chance meeting with President Dr. Irfan Ali has sparked a major agricultural venture for a group of young Guyanese entrepreneurs who are now building a large scale poultry operation through

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Education
    9th Jul, 2026

Chancellor of the University of Guyana Announces Progress in Search for New Vice-Chancellor

The Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Sir Ronald Sanders, has announced that considerable progress has been made in the search for a suitable candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor.

Advertisements for the position attracted twenty-seven application

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Recent News


New oil agreements deliver greater benefits

Business and Economy
  11th Jul, 2026

Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat says Guyana's new oil agreements are designed to deliver greater benefits to the country compared with previous contracts. 

Speaking on the Starting Point podcast, Minister Bharrat says new production sharing agreements now include a 10 per cent royalty, 10 per cent tax and reduced cost recovery provisions. He said two agreements were signed last year, including one with a consortium comprising Total Energies,

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Charlestown health centre reopens

Healthcare
  10th Jul, 2026

The Ministry of Health today commissioned the upgraded Charlestown Health Centre, formerly known as the No. 1 Dispensary, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen primary health care across the country.

This facility will now provide a range of services for residents of Charlestown and surrounding areas. These include Maternal and Child Health, Men's and Adolescent Health, Tobacco Cessation Support, ECGs, Ultrasound, Dental Care and severa

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Ministry to Host National Youth Skills Forum and Skills Search Expo

Business and Economy
  13th Jul, 2026

The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning, through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), will host the National Youth Skills Forum and Skills Search Expo 2026 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.



The event will bring together government representatives, employers, educators, training institutions, industry leaders and young people to examine the skills needed to support Guyana's expanding economy and strengthen collaboration between the country

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Guyana’s population surpasses one million

Business and Economy
  12th Jul, 2026

GUYANA’S estimated population has surpassed the one-million mark for the first time, reflecting the country’s continued demographic growth and underscoring the need for sustained investment in housing, healthcare, education and employment opportunities.



According to the Bureau of Statistics, Guyana’s estimated population reached 1,025,334 by the end of 2025, up from 956,044 at the end of 2024. The figures were released on Friday as part of the country’s observance of World Population Day 2026.

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Min. Croal calls for stronger community leadership

Amerindian Development
  11th Jul, 2026

Ahead of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference to be held July 20-24, at the Arthu Chung Conference Centre, Minister of Housing Collin Croal has urged village leaders to focus on the bigger picture when they gather for the annual forum.

He made the remarks at the 2026 Regional Toshaos and Community Development Council Chairperson's meeting. Minister Croal said discussions at the NTC Conference should focus on broad policy directions, national

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Gov’t expands community-based childcare access across Guyana

Human Development
  11th Jul, 2026

Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud said many parents, especially mothers, have had to postpone their studies or delay entering the workforce because they lacked access to reliable childcare options.

Dr. Persaud said the investment will support the establishment of home and community-based childcare centers in communities across all 10 administrative regions. She explained that the initiative includes training childcare providers and supporting the

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