Saturday, June 6, 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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Indian Idol sensation Pawandeep heads to Guyana for Feb. 28 concertIndian Idol breakout star Pawandeep Rajan is set to perform in Guyana on February 28, in a highly anticipated concert…
BUDGET 2026: Higher mortgage ceilings, housing subsidies to reduce cost of home ownership In Budget 2026, the Government of Guyana has unveiled a series of measures aimed at making home ownership more accessible…
BUDGET 2026: 14‑day residency rule for destination weddings abolished As part of the suite of measures unveiled in Budget 2026, the Government of Guyana has moved to expand tourism‑related…
Over 4,700 Guyanese registered for e-ID in 2025; digital gov’t services for expansion in 2026In 2025, over 4,700 citizens enrolled in Guyana’s national Electronic Identification (e-ID) system, a cornerstone of the government’s ambitious digitalisation…
BUDGET 2026: 78.3B to strengthen services to children, women and the elderly Guyana’s Government has unveiled an ambitious plan for 2026 aimed at supporting children, women, and senior citizens, with a record…
Local Gov’t Min. stepping up where City Council falls short – Minister ManickchandMinister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand at the weekend highlighted that her Ministry has been stepping up…
Over 1300 inmates benefit from rehabilitation and skills trainingA total of 1,302 inmates in Guyana have participated in rehabilitation and training programs to help them reintegrate into society.…
$168M Cullen sea defence project 50% completeAs the Government of Guyana continues investing in sea and river defences to protect vulnerable communities, the $168 million sea…
YTC renamed James Singh Centre for Innovation, Training & Sustainable ForestryThe Yarrowkabara Training Centre (YTC) was this week dedicated to the late James Singh, who served the Guyana Forestry Commission…
Ramadan Village returns, offering a space for unity and reflectionThe National Ramadan Village is set to return for its third year, providing a space for spiritual reflection, cultural exchange,…
Recover Guyana launches ENGAGE 2.0 to empower youth on Green EntrepreneurshipRecover Guyana has announced the launch of ENGAGE 2.0, the second phase of its youth empowerment initiative focused on environmental…
Officials pay tribute to tourism advocate Donald SinclairDonald Sinclair, a long-serving tourism advocate, educator and public-sector leader who played a key role in shaping Guyana’s tourism sector,…
Recover Guyana launches ENGAGE 2.0 to empower youth on Green EntrepreneurshipRecover Guyana has announced the launch of ENGAGE 2.0, the second phase of its youth empowerment initiative focused on environmental…
Concerns flagged over destruction of trees along Rupert Craig HighwayTrees planted on the median along the Rupert Craig Highway were damaged, highlighting challenges to beautification efforts around the city.…
School of the Nations founder remembered for kindness, strong work ethicThe family of Dr Brian O’Toole, Co-Founder of School of the Nations, on Sunday announced his passing, recognising him as…
Essequibo rice farmers get $251 million, gov’t pledges more investment to cut costsGovernment has paid out about $251 million in subsidies to rice farmers in the Pomeroon–Supenaam region, part of a wider…
Police in stern warning against private use of fireworks, notes injuries to people; animal group flags trauma to animalsAs the New Year approaches, the Guyana Police Force has issued a stern warning to individuals and businesses against the…
