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Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry rejects APNU criticism, points to production gains since 2020

The Ministry of Agriculture has rejected APNU’s claim that the Government has failed to deliver results in agriculture, arguingthat a contraction recorded…

1 minute ago · Staff Reporter

Regional News

Guyana And India Explore Expanded Defence Cooperation In Training, Equipment And Technical Support

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Indian Armed Forces are exploring opportunities to strengthen military cooperation, with discussions focusing on training,…

11 minutes ago · Staff Reporter

CRIME

Unpaid traffic tickets to block licence renewals -Nandlall

More than 39,000 traffic tickets remain unpaid, prompting plans to prevent defaulters from renewing drivers’ licences and vehicle documents through the Guyana…

21 minutes ago · Staff Reporter

TRAGEDY

MV Barima CoI rebukes counsel over public comments on ferry certification

The Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy has distanced itself from comments attributed to its counsel on seaworthiness certification, making…

25 minutes ago · Staff Reporter

FINANCE

FINANCE MINISTER ASHNI SINGH HOLDS BILATERAL TALKS WITH VISITING UK FOREIGN SECRETARY

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, on Thursday welcomed visiting United Kingdom (UK)…

36 minutes ago · Staff Reporter

INFRASTRUCTURE

PSC explores investment opportunities for proposed New Amsterdam deep-water port

The proposed deep-water port at New Amsterdam and its potential to expand Guyana’s regional trade were among the main issues discussed when…

1 hour ago · Staff Reporter

GECOM

GECOM chairperson among witnesses yet to testify in election fraud trial

–Magistrate issues arrest warrant for police inspector who failed to appear despite court order Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Chairperson Justice (Ret’d) Claudette…

1 hour ago · Staff Reporter

POLITICS

PAC scrutinises APNU+AFC’s handling of US$18M ExxonMobil signing bonus

Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has highlighted legislative safeguards introduced to prevent the nondisclosure of government revenues. His remarks came as the…

3 hours ago · Staff Reporter

Agriculture

Revamped mangrove platform to guide coastal protection efforts

Efforts to identify erosion-prone areas and plan mangrove restoration along Guyana’s coastline are expected to benefit from the relaunched Guyana Mangrove Information…

21 hours ago · Staff Reporter

EDUCATION

Skills training, business support pushed during Albouystown visit

Skills training, financing for small businesses and further infrastructure works were among the opportunities highlighted during a ministerial visit to Albouystown on…

21 hours ago · Staff Reporter