Friday, June 5, 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
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Parag wants stronger collaboration with PTAs as part of plan to improve schoolsMinister of Education Sonia Parag will soon commence scheduled meetings with Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) as part of plans to…
Guyana’s population surges to 878,674 in 2022, but estimated at 956,044 at the end of 2024Guyana’s population climbed to 878,674 at the time of the 2022 National Population and Housing Census, recording the country’s highest…
Gov’t expanding education access as 18 new schools to open early this yearThe Ministry of Education has announced that by the end of the first quarter of this year, 18 new schools…
Trump says ‘many’ Cuban soldiers killed in Venezuela raid but calls operation ‘brilliant[BBC] - Donald Trump acknowledges "many, many" Cubans were killed during what he calls the "brilliant" military operation in which…
Masked gunmen rob mining camp of raw gold in western GuyanaPolice are investigating an armed robbery at a mining camp along the Cuyuni River in Region Seven, where masked gunmen…
Gov’t supports anti-drug trafficking efforts but won’t speculate on US military action – JagdeoVice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government has long supported efforts to combat drug…
How a single meme can jeopardise your trip[BBC] - Social media posts deemed dangerous or offensive can increasingly lead to visa denial or online backlash. Here's what…
UG to offer Masters in Transportation Management from February 2026The University of Guyana’s School of Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation (SEBI) has announced the development of a Master’s degree programme…
Historic! Guyana Digital School launched, marking largest online learning initiativeThe largest online learning initiative, the Guyana Digital School was officially launched Friday, marking a historical and major step in…
Three men to face trial for murder of Tain pensionerThree men were on Monday ordered to stand trial in the Berbice High Court for the murder of a pensioner.…
30,000 requests made for land on Soesdyke–Linden HighwayThe Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC) is reporting an unprecedented rush for land along the Soesdyke–Linden Highway, with more…
Family seeks answers after death of mother and baby at New Amsterdam HospitalFamily members of 36-year-old Latoya Griffith from Gibraltar Village, Region Six, are calling for answers following the tragic deaths of…
Police arrest Berbice woman after ganja found in abandoned lotPolice ranks in Regional Division #6 are investigating the discovery of a quantity of cannabis found during an intelligence-led operation…
School Feeding Programme under review with Carnegie to improve nutritional contentThe Ministry of Education is currently conducting a full review of the National School Feeding Programme to ensure that the…
UG set to graduate close to 3, 600 in largest convocation in historyThe campuses of the University of Guyana are once again abuzz with preparations for the University’s 59th Annual Graduation Ceremonies,…
Up to $750K fine for noise nuisance offendersThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reminding the public that persons found guilty of creating noise nuisance can face hefty…
Trinidad reserves position as CARICOM leaders reaffirm Caribbean as a ‘zone of peace’The Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have reaffirmed their collective commitment to maintaining the Caribbean as a…
