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U.S. sanctions on China Railway Construction Corporation won’t impact Guyana
Demerara Waves
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August 10, 2025
Last Updated on Sunday, 10 August 2025, 15:58 by Writer Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Sunday said the United States Executive Order sanctions on China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) Limited would not have any impact on Guyana. “No,...
Drone technology to be deployed in public healthcare system
The Gleaner
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August 11, 2025
GEORGETOWN (CMC): Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony informed that Guyana is now embracing drone technology in its public healthcare system to deliver medical supplies to hard-to-reach areas. “We’ve tested one of the drones and it can fly for 150...
US sanctions on Chinese contractor won’t affect Guyana projects
Jamaica Observer
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August 11, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that United States sanctions imposed on China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) Limited will have no bearing on Guyana’s national infrastructure projects. “No, Guyana has...
‘PPP came to the rescue in hard times, now will lead Guyana through good times’ – President Ali tells Bath residents
News Room
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August 10, 2025
Addressing a mammoth crowd at a PPP/C rally on Sunday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali reflected on how the party came to Guyana’s rescue during challenging moments and vowed to lead the country through a future of growth and prosperity. “The PPP came to...
Seven Guyanese awarded Chevening Scholarships
Stabroek News
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August 10, 2025
Seven Guyanese have been awarded Chevening Scholarship, funded by the UK Government, to pursue postgraduate studies at top universities in the United Kingdom. The recipients, drawn from diverse fields including social work, health, economics,...
Guyana’s Land Revolution: Digital transformation sets new global benchmark
Guyana Chronicle
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August 7, 2025
IN a bold leap toward modernisation and sustainable development, Guyana is on the brink of completing a revolutionary digital transformation in land management, ushering in a new era of efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility. At the heart of this...
Games and rhymes of a Guyanese childhood
Stabroek News
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August 10, 2025
In this week’s Arts column Alim Hosein reviews children’s games and rhymes in what he calls “the August Holiday Season”. These are interesting components of oral literature and disappearing parts of the intangible cultural heritage. Significantly,...
Transforming Guyana’s Future
Guyana Chronicle
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August 9, 2025
GUYANA has launched what is arguably the most ambitious literacy initiative in the country’s history. The National Literacy Programmes go beyond simple educational policy; they mark a major shift towards focusing on human development as the...
Govt finalising human capital strategy to tackle labour shortages – Pres. Ali
I News Guyana
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August 15, 2025
As the country undergoes unprecedented economic growth, the Guyana Government is in the process of finalising a comprehensive human capital strategy to tackle the ongoing labour shortage. This is according to President Dr Irfaan Ali who on Friday...
GPL’s Nandlall threatens legal action against Guyana Standard
Guyana Chronicle
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August 9, 2025
–over ‘defamatory publication’ ON August 8, 2025, Guyana Standard was served with a formal pre-action letter from the legal representatives of Kesh Nandlall, Team Leader of the Executive Management Committee of Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL)...
From failure to beatin’ da Maths: Sir Leon helping students embrace the subject
News Room
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August 16, 2025
By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy In seemingly comedic videos shared by the Guyana Learning Channel, Sir Leon Beaton can be seen visiting schools and gyaffing with students about a subject many might not consider fun or even...
The greatest threat to Guyana’s democracy, sovereignty comes from internal sources
Guyana Chronicle
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August 9, 2025
Dear Editor, US AMBASSADOR Nicole D Theriot raised concerns about a US-sanctioned candidate running for President in Guyana, cautioning it could affect bilateral relations. Despite criticisms from opposition operatives, she reiterated that the US...
FPSO ONE GUYANA Producing First Oil and on Hire
Offshore Source - Florida
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SBM Offshore announces that FPSO ONE GUYANA produced first oil on August 8, 2025, and is formally on hire. FPSO ONE GUYANA is based on SBM Offshore’s industry leading Fast4Ward® program that incorporates a new build, multi-purpose hull combined...
Guyana seeing historic shift in land surveying, administration and use
News Room
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August 4, 2025
(FAO) – Guyana is on the verge of completing a digital transformation that will revolutionise land management in this rapidly growing economy. Driven by bold upgrades in infrastructure, technology, human capacity, and service delivery, the...
National Literacy Programmes launched in push to bridge education gaps across Guyana
News Room
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August 7, 2025
National Literacy Programmes were officially launched by the Ministry of Education on Thursday, as the Government continues work towards attaining universal education. This initiative aims to strengthen reading and writing skills among young...
Mayor asks City Engineers to halt construction of structures at Parade Ground
News Source Guyana
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August 7, 2025
City Mayor, Alfred Mentore, has instructed the city engineers to halt the construction of several structures being erected by the Government at Parade Ground – the site of the 1823 Demerara Revolt Memorial. The Government, through the Ministry of...
Burnham’s dream lives on through our own scientific institutions and bold experimental innovations
Stabroek News
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August 7, 2025
Dear Editor, I was very impressed a few weeks ago with Dr. Pat Francis and the UGIRIE’S two days’ symposium and Market Days that were held in Linden. Witnessing and having a chance to work with our academics, students, and researchers, and to be...
Medical technologist gets 3-year sentence for causing death by dangerous driving
Kaieteur News
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August 7, 2025
Aug 07, 2025 News Dead: Bibi Aleah Ali Accused: Niraz Sukdeo Kaieteur News – Twenty-five-year-old year old Niraz Sukdeo, a medical technologist, was found guilty and sentenced to three years and two months’ imprisonment for causing death by...
Contractor for Guyana’s gas-to-energy project rebrands
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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The company involved in the gas-to-energy project in Guyana, says effective immediately, it will now operate under the name, Lindsayca Guyana Inc (LND) and that the decision follows a corporate consolidation process aimed...
GPL’s management to be further strengthened – VP
I News Guyana
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August 15, 2025
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said that the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated, (GPL), is slated to benefit from more advanced reforms and a further strengthened management team to its improve efficiency and service to it’s Guyanese public. If...