See below the full release from the GCAA: The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) officially opened its highly anticipated Women in Aviation Conference on Monday March 30, 2026, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, bringing together industry leaders, aviation professionals, and stakeholders to champion the advancement of women across the…
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of former President of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, describing him as a trusted friend, regional partner and distinguished statesman. In a statement, President Ali extended condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Guyana to the Government and citizens…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi whacked the joint-third fastest half-century in Indian Premier League history as he helped Rajasthan Royals to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings. Set a modest 128 for victory by CSK in the opening game for both sides in this year’s tournament, the 15-year-old Royals opening batter hammered 50…
(Republished from Waterkant News) VHP Chairman and former Head of State of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi passed away today at the age of 67. Earlier in the day, an ambulance was called to the former president’s home due to a medical emergency. After the emergency services had provided assistance at the…
Several women who received startup kits through the Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIN) programme on Monday said the equipment will allow them to immediately begin expanding their businesses and offering new services within their communities. Twenty women were presented with the startup kits after successfully completing courses in social…
The University of Guyana on Monday opened its third Diaspora Conference, with a bold call to move beyond remittances and recognise the diaspora as a powerful source of skills, innovation and intellectual capital. The virtual conference is themed “Diaspora Matters: Belonging, Technology and Diaspora in the 21st Century.” It brings…
Fifty-four women from across the country on Monday received business grants valued at $300,000 each, in a move aimed at helping vulnerable women establish or grow their own enterprises and achieve financial independence. The grants were distributed through a collaboration between the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, the…
Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali believes that Gulf states should invest in large-scale storage facilities in the South American nation as part of efforts to cushion the impact of global disruptions. “I want to present Guyana as that location, that geographic location that can be a strategic location and a…
More than 100 entrepreneurs, government officials and development partners gathered at the GAICO Construction Building on New Market Street on Friday evening for the inaugural Entrepreneurs Connect: March Mixer, hosted by the Guyana Youth Entrepreneurship Chamber (GYEC). Organisers say the event marks the beginning of a structured, long-term effort to…
United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, says she believes the Irfaan Ali-led PPP/C administration is governing with the best interests of the Guyanese people in mind, pointing to widespread infrastructure development and strategic use of oil revenues. Speaking on the SOURCES programme, Theriot offered a positive assessment of governance…
