The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (GM&CC) on Tuesday presented a $4.28 billion budget for 2025, placing strong emphasis on improved drainage, urban development, and achieving the city’s long-term strategic goals. Finance Committee Chairman, Lelon Saul, delivered the budget presentation, highlighting new revenue streams—particularly measures to regulate street vending—as key…
First Lady opens Center for Equity, Opportunity and Innovation in Palmyra
In a groundbreaking step toward building a more inclusive society, First Lady Arya Ali on Wednesday commissioned the Center for Equity, Opportunity and Innovation at Palmyra, Canje, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). The facility—the first of its kind not just in Guyana but the entire Caribbean—is housed within the Empower Guyana…
BritCham Guyana business forum at Stamford Bridge rescheduled
The British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) wishes to inform you that our Business Forum and Networking event originally scheduled to take place on 11th September,2025 at Stamford Bridge, Home of English Premier League’s Chelsea Football Club in London, UK, will be rescheduled to a later date. Following consultations…
BritCham Guyana business forum at Stamford Bridge rescheduled
The British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) wishes to inform you that our Business Forum and Networking event originally scheduled to take place on 11th September,2025 at Stamford Bridge, Home of English Premier League’s Chelsea Football Club in London, UK, will be rescheduled to a later date. Following consultations…
More investment to expand local aviation education – President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that investments will soon be made to expand aviation education in Guyana. He said plans are underway to introduce a local programme to train professionals across all areas of the aviation sector, including pilots. “Very soon, we will invest here in Guyana in expanding…
Deaths and injuries to fans mar RCB’s homecoming in Bengaluru
At least 10 people have been killed in a crush outside a cricket stadium in the Indian city of Bengaluru, which was hosting a victory parade to celebrate the home team’s Indian Premier League title win. Thousands of people – young and old – lined the streets on Wednesday to…
Deaths and injuries to fans mar RCB’s homecoming in Bengaluru
At least 10 people have been killed in a crush outside a cricket stadium in the Indian city of Bengaluru, which was hosting a victory parade to celebrate the home team’s Indian Premier League title win. Thousands of people – young and old – lined the streets on Wednesday to…
Walkouts won’t derail GECOM’s work – Nandlall warns opposition
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has criticised Tuesday’s actions of opposition-nominated Commissioners at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), following their latest walkout during a statutory meeting. He warned that such tactics would not be allowed to derail the country’s electoral preparations. Commissioner Desmond Trotman staged…
CDC responds to high wind damage in Kaneville, Uitvlugt, and other communities
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has launched a coordinated emergency response and damage assessment following a high wind event that affected multiple communities across Guyana on June 2, 2025. Preliminary reports indicate that several areas experienced significant wind gusts, leading to structural damage to homes, schools, and other public infrastructure….
CDC responds to high wind damage in Kaneville, Uitvlugt, and other communities
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has launched a coordinated emergency response and damage assessment following a high wind event that affected multiple communities across Guyana on June 2, 2025. Preliminary reports indicate that several areas experienced significant wind gusts, leading to structural damage to homes, schools, and other public infrastructure….
