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Guyana’s rice sector has witnessed a remarkable recovery fueled by a combination of strategic initiatives. Rigorous efforts to expand export markets coupled with substantial financial...

Dec 31, 2024 · President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said that the 2025 budget will include the necessary funding for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to conduct General and Regional Elections. Speaking at a press conference at State House on Tuesday, the president reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting GECOM and safeguarding democracy through free and fair elections. “In […]

Dec 13, 2024 · A 76-year-old woman and her 45-year-old daughter this morning perished in a fire at their home at Westminster, West Bank Demerara (WBD). Dead are Phyllis Smith and her bed-ridden daughter, Venita Smith, who was formerly a teacher. The fire, which started at around 4:00hrs, destroyed the wooden two-bedroom, one-storey …

Dec 31, 2024 · A fire of so far unknown origin during the wee hours of today destroyed three houses at Louisa Row, Georgetown, belonging to 69-year-old Leroy Sumner, a landlord. One of the houses was occupied by his brother, Patrick Sumner, another by 65-year-old Yvette Prescott, while the third was occupied by himself. The landlord recalled feeling an […]

Jan 3, 2025 · The Ministry of Housing has terminated the services of 15 delinquent contractors following complaints of substandard works and failure to meet project terms and deadlines regarding the construction of young professional homes in several communities. This was disclosed during a press conference on Friday by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal. He said the contractors […]

Jan 2, 2025 · The deadline for the completion of the new Demerara River Bridge has been extended by five months, following a meeting between President Dr. Irfaan Ali, Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill and the contractor. In an invited comment, Minister Edghill told reporters on Thursday that “we have some construction that needs to be done […]

Dec 30, 2024 · A three-year-old boy this morning perished in a house fire at Collin Street, Albouystown, Georgetown. Dead is Omani Abraham. At the time of the fire at around 02:00hrs, the baby along with his siblings, age 4 and 7, were home alone. A neighbour recalled hearing the children screaming and upon investigating, she observed the house […]

Jan 1, 2025 · See full statement from President Dr Irfaan Ali On this historic occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), I extend heartfelt congratulations to the party, its members, and supporters, past and present. This milestone is not merely a celebration of the longevity of a political […]

Jan 3, 2025 · Assistant Superintendent of Police Rodwell Sarrabo has filed a lawsuit seeking damages in excess of $80 million for defamatory statements made by overseas based-Guyanese Rickford Burke on social media. The lawsuit, filed earlier this week in the High Court, states that Burke made false and damaging remarks that have significantly harmed Sarrabo’s reputation, including accusations […]