Scotiabank Guyana has partnered with Youth Challenge Guyana for Launching Out, a six-week plumbing training programme, enhanced with life-skills instruction. Backed by a GY$6,517,440 investment, the programme aims to strengthen the employability, entrepreneurial capacity and long-term economic resilience of young people across Guyana. Youth Challenge Guyana has over thirty years…
Over 800 Police ranks, 200 members of Police Force youth groups enrolled in first phase of Guyana Digital School
Deputy Commissioner “Administration” Mr. Ravindradat Budhram on Friday, March 20, 2026, addressed trainees, Sergeants, Inspectors, and ranks of the Junior Leadership Course at the Officer Training Centre, Camp Road, Georgetown, where he delivered a motivational session focused on discipline, personal development, and professional responsibility. During his remarks, Deputy Commissioner Budhram…
Region Three patients get support as dialysis demand grows
Kidney failure is projected to become the fifth leading cause of death worldwide by 2040. Against this backdrop, the Ameena Gafoor Medical and Dialysis Centre in Parika on Thursday received monetary donations to support patients undergoing life-saving treatment. Among them is Frederick, a Region Three (Essequibo Islands–West Demerara) resident whose…
Berbice gas pipeline could cost about US$2 billion; mega projects needed
A second Gas-to-Energy project is being pursued in Berbice, and the pipeline to bring the natural gas onshore could cost about US$2 billion, ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge estimates. Routledge told reporters that there are vast gas reserves offshore, with the company seeing the Haimara development as the anchor for…
Gov’t moving ahead with new eco lodges, resorts
The government is preparing to move into direct engagements with investors for a series of eco-lodge and resort developments, as the review of submitted proposals nears completion. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues recently said a technical committee is currently finalising its assessment of expressions of interest (EOI)…
Record 800 secondary students certified with job skills in 2025
Guyana recorded a major milestone in technical education last year, with 800 Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) certificates awarded to secondary school students. Ritesh Tularam, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Technical), on Thursday said this is the largest amount of certificates awarded for secondary schools in the country’s history. “We have…
GITC celebrates 60 years of technical excellence
For sixty years, the Guyana Industrial Training Centre (GITC) has stood as a cornerstone of skills development in Guyana, quietly shaping generations of craftsmen, technicians and industry-ready workers. On Thursday, the institution marked its 60th anniversary, not just as a milestone in time, but as a celebration of its enduring…
Drainage, housing, recreation targeted in East Ruimveldt upgrade plan
Residents of East Ruimveldt are set to benefit from a series of targeted community upgrades following a walkabout led by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday. The head of state was accompanied by government ministers, technical teams and community representatives. He engaged residents directly and identified several priority areas for…
King, Mooney shine as Australia overcome butterfingers to down West Indies
Alana King made a statement return to Australia’s T20I setup, combining with a clinical Beth Mooney to secure a 43-run victory over West Indies at Arnos Vale. However, the world champions’ professional gloss was dulled by an uncharacteristic “horror show” in the field, as five chances went begging under the…
Toddler, 1, dies after run over by tractor father was driving
Police in Regional Division #3 have launched an investigation into a tragic incident that claimed the life of a one-year-old child on Thursday morning at Canal No. 1, West Bank Demerara. The deceased has been identified as Talesh Bhudram, who lived at the residence where the accident occurred. According to…
