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In celebration of International Women’s Day, First Lady Mrs Arya Ali has awarded business grants totalling $1.5 million to three women to help expand their small businesses. The recipients of the grants are 31-year-old Saudia Edghill from Buxton, East Coast Demerara (ECD); 36-year-old Junice Welcome from Kuru Kururu on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway; and 46-year-old Bena
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In a heartwarming gesture to support new parents, the government of Guyana officially launched its newborn cash grant on Saturday, with a special gift from First Lady Arya Ali and the distribution of birth certificates for over 600 newborns. The event, held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, was attended by hundreds of parents who
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In an update on the nation’s healthcare system, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony on Saturday outlined a series of strategic investments aimed at ensuring mothers receive the care they deserve. Speaking at the launch of the newborn cash grant at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Dr. Anthony highlighted key advancements in healthcare that will
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On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2025, President Irfaan Ali has reiterated the nation’s steadfast commitment to advancing gender equality and celebrating the resilience of women across the globe and in Guyana. The President’s message also marks the 30th anniversary of the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted at the Fourth World
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The MV Kimbia will resume operations on the Georgetown to Region One route today following the installation of two new engines and gearboxes valued at $75 million. The 44-year-old ferry has been a longstanding transport link for Region One communities supporting trade and travel. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill and a team from
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To tackle the upsurge of femicide in Guyana, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud said authorities are focused on creating a modern and progressive legal framework. To this end, she said two pieces of legislation, the Family Violence Act and the Sexual Offences Act, are new legal remedies. When combined they
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Guyana’s management of its burgeoning oil wealth has earned praise from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which lauded the country’s focus on cash transfers and robust oversight of its oil fund. According to the IMF’s 2025 Article IV mission report, the careful management of oil revenues is playing a crucial role in ensuring sustainable growth,
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its Staff Concluding Statement for the 2025 Article IV Mission, highlighting Guyana’s impressive economic growth, driven by a combination of rapidly expanding oil production, robust non-oil output, and substantial public infrastructure investment. According to the IMF, Guyana has experienced the highest real GDP growth rate globally, averaging 47
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West Indies batsman Kirk McKenzie stood resolute on Friday, leading a Jamaica Scorpions’ batting renaissance against Guyana Harpy Eagles in the fourth round of the West Indies Four-Day Championship at Sabin Park in Kingston. Faced with a daunting task of scoring 489 for an outright win, Scorpions, who were skittled out for 44 in the
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Number three batter Realeanna Grimmond and leg-spinner Nyia Latchman made telling contributions as Guyana comprehensively defeated Jamaica in the third place playoff of the Cricket West Indies’ CG United Women’s Super50 Cup in St. Kitts on Friday. Set a target of 183, Jamaica capitulated to 100 all out as Guyana finished third in the six-team
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