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Guyana’s IICA head candidate meets with Panamanian gov’t minister, urges regional strength, strategy
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 at 10:51 AM / Ibrahim (left) and Panamanian minister. Photo credit: Ministry of Agriculture, Development of PanamaMuhammad Ibrahim, Guyana’s candidate for the role of Director General of the...

Lucky fan to ride away with motorcycle at Kares One Guyana T10 final
One lucky spectator attending the grand finale of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast is set to win a brand new motorcycle, courtesy of Banks DIH, through their GT Beer brand. The final is scheduled for Sunday, August 3, at the National...

Guyana, India deepen Forensic Science Partnership with official visit from NFSU delegation
THE Ministry of Home Affairs, on Monday, welcomed a high-level delegation from India’s National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, for an official working visit aimed at enhancing bilateral co-operation in forensic science, law...

Guyana deepens collaboration with India’s forensic sciences university

Delegation from India’s National Forensic Sciences University here
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn is second from right. (Ministry of Home Affairs photo) The Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday hosted a delegation from the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, India which is here on an...

Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast…Montra Jaguars, Cotton Tree, Mahaica Hawks among 16 teams for Berbice zone
THE Berbice zone of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast is set to ignite with 16 teams vying for supremacy on June 28th and 29th, 2025. Finalists from the 2024 edition, Montra Jaguars, will be looking to go one step further this year, but will...

Inaugural Research Conference: UG Berbice Campus to drive development of Guyana’s ‘Golden Corridor’ – VC

Trinidad plans to refine Guyana’s oil- energy minister
Last Updated on Monday, 23 June 2025, 18:33 by Writer Trinidad and Tobago’s (T&T) energy minister Roodal Moonilal on Monday said when the Petrotrin plant restarts operations, the facility would refine oil from Guyana, Suriname and other countries....

Guyana’s President Ali commissions World Trade Center Georgetown, CARICOM’s first
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Friday evening officially commissioned the World Trade Center Georgetown (WTCG), describing the landmark development as a powerful tool to propel Guyana’s businesses onto the global stage. The facility, located on High...

Govt explores collaborative frameworks for research, training with India’s NFSU
The Home Affairs Ministry on Monday hosted a delegation from the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, India, for an official visit from June 22 to 27, 2025, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in forensic science,...

Guyana’s future successes will be found in the day-to-day experiences of its people
Dear Editor, The complexity in establishing a democratic system requires attention from both workers and intellectuals. Success relies on individuals’ awareness of their civic duties. To effect substantial change, we must engage many people and...

Govt exploring options to accommodate growing population at Soesdyke Secondary School
The Government is currently exploring options to provide a more spacious learning environment that could comfortably accommodate over 500 students of Soesdyke Secondary School on the East Bank Demerara. Minister of Education Priya Manickchand...

Guyana eyes collaboration with Edna Manley College to expand creative industry
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, has reiterated the government’s dedication to developing Guyana’s creative sector, stating that the administration is...

Guyana Mining School hosts hands-on workshop for UG geology students
Guyana Mining School hosts hands-on workshop for UG geology students The Guyana Mining School is currently hosting a three-day intensive workshop tailored for second- and fourth-year Geology students from the University of Guyana. The initiative...

Guyana, UK deepening partnership on Blue Economy, pollution
Cefas’ Dr Will Le Quesne introducing the project The next phase of joint work to address marine pollution and support the sustainable development of Guyana’s Blue Economy was launched this week by representatives from the Government of Guyana and...

The Dragon Can’t Dance: Trinidad, Venezuela, and Late Petro-State Politics
By J. Brent Crosson, Associate Professor, UT Austin “Dragon Gas”—that was the phrase on the lips of Trinidadian commentators following the 2024 US presidential elections. As Trinidad and Tobago1 prepared for its own national elections in April...

We cannot continue with ad hoc approach where activities “spring up indiscriminately” – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has emphasised the need for the private sector and the government to work together to clamp down on the disorganised manner in which economic activities start without any clear structure, control, or planning. He made the...

Natural Resource Fund 101: What every Guyanese should know
By Shaquawn Gill, DPI NEARLY four years ago, the National Assembly erupted into chaos as lawmakers clashed over a piece of legislation that would shape the destiny of every citizen – the Natural Resource Fund Act of 2021. Amid shouts and...

Guyana, UK deepen partnership to tackle marine pollution
Representatives from the Government of Guyana and the United Kingdom came together this week to launch the next phase of joint work to address marine pollution and support the sustainable development of Guyana’s Blue Economy. The visit, held from...

The Greater Guyana Initiative’s impact on Guyana’s economy
GUYANA’S economic boom, fuelled by its offshore oil wealth, is being complemented by strategic investments aimed at long-term economic diversification. Critically involved in this effort is the Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI). It is a US$100...