January 2026

President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), Rafeek Khan, says proposed Special Development Zones will significantly reduce operating costs and strengthen the competitiveness of local manufacturers. Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh during the presentation of the 2026 National Budget on Monday revealed plans for these zones to be established based on a strategy…
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Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore on Friday said a stern stance is being taken by the Mayor and City Council so that vendors cease plying their trade around the Georgetown Public Hospital. Mentore said the City Council again engaged the vendors on Thursday and made it clear that anyone who is vending by the entrance of…
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The government has invested some $7.5 billion in the housing and infrastructure development along the Linden–Soesdyke Highway, as it shifts focus to the corridor amid limited available lands on the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara. “On the highway alone… if I am to quantify the level of investment that we have, it’s a…
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The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) recently held a very productive engagement with Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle and his Assistant Directors, Melissa Dow-Richardson and Franklin Wilson. The GAPLF delegation was led by the General Secretary Roger Rogers and included Vice-President Gordon Spencer and Executive Member, Bjorn Williams. The Federation provided a comprehensive overview of…
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Jomel Kenny, 23, was remanded to prison on Friday after he was charged with driving without a license, breach of insurance, and the faulty packing of the load. Kenny appeared at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court a day after the fatal multi-vehicular accident on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge. The accident resulted in the death…
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Kevon Ridley, a 28-year-old labourer of Albouystown, Georgetown, was fatally shot on Thursday evening by a man who has not yet been identified. Police Headquarters reported that the fatal shooting happened around 18:00 hrs. Based on investigations, an unidentified male individual allegedly discharged several rounds in the area, resulting in Ridley receiving fatal injuries. He…
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The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) says it is rolling out a major plan to reduce the existing backlog of housing applications, which now stands at 75,000. Chief Executive Officer Dr Martin Pertab made this disclosure on Thursday at the launch of the Hyde Park Steadfast Housing Project. He said the next five years…
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Press Release from the Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation The Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GYMMAF) welcomes the $6 billion Government of Guyana’s funding for sports, fostering nation’s health and prosperity. This investment in human capital will contribute significantly to the growth of MMA in Guyana. The sports sector has been receiving significant attention and…
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Goals from Anaya Joseph and Adrianna Chin spurred Guyana to a 2-0 victory over host nation Aruba in Group D action of the Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers on Thursday night at Stadion Guillermo Prospero Trinidad in Oranjestad. The opening goal landed in the 26th minute as Alexaudria Chasles sent a great ball into the middle of the…
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