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Narendra PersaudJanuary 23, 2025

A substantial amount of $42.8 billion has been budgeted in 2025 to ensure senior citizens enjoy their golden years in comfort. A report from the government’s Department of Information (DPI) said that from this amount, the government has proposed a whopping $298.1 million for water subsidies for more than 35,000 senior citizens. This reflects an […]

Narendra PersaudJanuary 23, 2025

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is pleased to note the decision of the Government of the United States of America, on 14 January 2025, to issue a certification of rescission of the Republic of Cuba’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. The Caribbean Community said in a public statement that, “This decision to remove the […]

Narendra PersaudJanuary 23, 2025

Guyana has unveiled its largest budget since the addition of its oil resource at a whopping $1.38t, 20.6 percent larger than last year’s. Minister of Finance Ashni Singh on Friday 17 delivered budget 2025 under the theme, “A secure prosperous, and sustainable Guyana”, detailing projected Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 10.6 percent, mainly supported […]

Narendra PersaudJanuary 23, 2025

The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, launched the consultancy: Free Movement of Persons in the CARICOM Region: Undertaking Labour Market Analysis in the Region to inform the development of a comprehensive labour migration policy for the Region. Designed as part of an ongoing collaboration between ILO and CARICOM […]

EditorJanuary 18, 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs has procured an additional 500 body cameras to be used by security forces during interactions with the public. This now brings the total number of body cameras procured by the Ministry to 800. Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn made the revelation Tuesday during his end of year press conference where […]

EditorJanuary 18, 2025

The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has advised that the chemical tanker, “Four Plus” bearing IMO No. 9203930, which was recently detained by Venezuelan authorities for unauthorised entry into that country’s waters was falsely flying the Guyana flag. The maritime department in press statement earlier this week disclosed that the vessel is not registered in Guyana […]

EditorJanuary 18, 2025

Among the many issues the government seeks to tackle within this year’s 2025 budget, community and people focused matters are among those to be placed on the front burner. Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has announced January 17th as Guyana’s National Budget day. While no […]

EditorJanuary 18, 2025

Health services in Region 1, is expected to get a significant boost with the donations of three new boat engines to improve transportation capabilities in that location. The Ministry of Health received the valuable donation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Guyana. The engines were officially handed over by Adriana Negry, Head […]

EditorJanuary 18, 2025

The Guyana government has extradited Parmanand Singh, a Guyanese citizen, to the United States of America (USA) to answer charges pertaining to vehicular accident which he is alleged to have caused while driving under the influence of alcohol. A statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs said that Singh was extradited to the US on […]

EditorJanuary 18, 2025

The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) is in preparation mode as a new tournament season with the Moo Milk-sponsored National Under 12 Rapid Championship tourneys is set for Sunday. The championships will kick off the 2025 tournament season January 19th, in the Oasis Room at the Guyana Pegasus Hotel Kingston, Georgetown. The seven-round Rapid competition will […]

Guyana’s NRF received US$2.6B in 2024

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Budget 2025 allocates billions to cost of living relief, senior citizens, public assistance

USA to remove Cuba from the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism … CARICOM wants financial, economic, and trade embargo lifted

Guyana government tables massive $1.38 trillion budget …Maintains double digit growth despite fall in GDP expansion

CARICOM, ILO team up to launch free movement of Caribbean people consultancy

More body cameras to monitor, improve police-public interactions- Home Affairs Ministry

Chemical tanker detained in Venezuela with Guyanese flag not registered here-MARAD

Budget 2025 set for Friday … Community, people focused matters to get more attention

UNHCR donates three boat engines to improve health access in Region 1

Guyana extradites fugitive to US over DUI death

Moo Milk Sponsor National U12 Chess Tourneys

Guyana’s NRF received US$2.6B in 2024

225 lifts of crude oil from Stabroek Block recorded in 2024

Fernandez and Sam are the National U12 Chess champions 2025

Guyana’s NRF received US$2.6B in 2024

225 lifts of crude oil from Stabroek Block recorded in 2024

Fernandez and Sam are the National U12 Chess champions 2025