TAJ Dream Ogle opens pre-leasing for retail, commercial district
-plans include 1,028 residences, two international hotels, dedicated covered parking COASTAL Rim Properties, Inc. (CRP), on Thursday, announced the commencement of pre-leasing for retail and commercial space at TAJ Dream Ogle, its 1,028-unit mixed-use development at Ogle, East Coast Demerara. According to a press release, construction is well underway at TAJ Dream Ogle, […]
Bids invited for $40M Lethem Food-Processing Facility annex building
THE Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the construction of an annex building to the Lethem Food-Processing Facility in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), at an estimated cost of $40 million. According to the notice issued on Thursday, the ministry called on eligible and interested contractors […]
AI integration, teacher training to shape continued education development
-Minister Parag says ministry exploring technology while strengthening teacher preparation to improve classroom delivery RECENT results from regional examinations have highlighted the consistent development of Guyana’s educational landscape, with the country seeing improvements across all subject areas and more perfect scores than ever before. This, Minister of Education Sonia Parag said, comes as […]
Region One agriculture to benefit from expanded support, new investments
AGRICULTURE in Region One is poised for increased production and commercial growth as the government strengthens support for farmers through improved drainage and irrigation capacity, expanded technical services, specialised training and greater access to markets. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha made the disclosure during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on […]
Public Works Minister engages South Rupununi Toshaos, village representatives
Five non-nationals detained as authorities dismantle illegal mining operation
AS part of its ongoing campaign against illegal mining, the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Thursday that five non-nationals, including Venezuelans, were detained by the Guyana Police Force following the discovery of an illegal mining operation in the Potaro mining district. According to a press release, several pieces of mining equipment and a […]
Pilot warned Amazon cargo plane was going too fast before deadly crash, data shows
A PILOT onboard an Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami, Florida, on Sunday noted it was going too fast before it overshot a runway, crashed into other vehicles, and burst into flames, new flight data shows. The investigation update from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said one pilot warned the other […]
Grand finals for National Qaseeda Competition 2026 set for September 12
THE Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO) of Guyana will host the Grand Finals of the National Qaseeda Competition 2026 on Saturday, September 12, at the MYO Complex, Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, at 18:30hrs. The grand finals represent the culmination of an initiative aimed at reviving the rich tradition of Qaseeda singing in Guyana and contributing to […]
Permanent psychic damage in APNU
APNU and WIN held a dialogue two Mondays ago. It came about because the PNC under its leader, Aubrey Norton, cited the unfairness of the Opposition Leader choosing three Local Government Commissioners and the PNC was overlooked. In response, WIN agreed to meet with APNU to discuss future co-operation between the two opposition entities. It […]
Support readily available for persons battling suicidal thoughts at GPHC
-voluntary admission available at hospital’s MHU IN observance of World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 on Thursday, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s (GPHC’s) Dr Triston Griffith spoke briefly about the services available to persons experiencing suicidal thoughts or ideation and explained where they can go to access professional help and support. Dr Griffith stated […]
