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Major service providers join Palmyra Centre to boost jobs for persons with disabilities

Guyana’s drive toward true inclusion for persons with disabilities has received a major boost, with seven major utility and service providers joining the Centre for Equity, Opportunity and Innovation at Palmyra, Region Six. The partnership was formally announced during a ceremony at the facility, which was launched in June this year. It follows sustained lobbying […]

South America set to lead global supply of new oil, Guyana emerging as key driver

South America is on track to become the world’s top source of new oil outside the OPEC+ group, with Rystad Energy projecting strong year-on-year growth across the decade. The forecast was outlined during a recent episode of the “Let’s Talk Energy” podcast, where Rystad vice-president Radhika Bonsal broke down the region’s expanding role in global […]

Lochaber Community Ground Moves Ahead With Major Upgrade Works

The Lochaber Community Ground in West Canje, East Berbice is seeing significant transformation as part of the PPP/C government’s ongoing Grounds Enhancement Programme, which is reshaping recreational spaces across the country. At the centre of the upgrade is a newly constructed pavilion, complemented by modern washroom facilities and freshly installed side screens. Floodlights have also […]

Mason to stand trial for 2021 fatal stabbing of brother-in-law

A mason charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of his brother-in-law, Daniel Boutrin, is now set to face a jury after pleading not guilty in the High Court in Demerara. The accused, Martin Blair of Lot 578 Seventh Street, ‘D’ Field, Sophia, appeared before Justice Gino Persaud where a jury was empanelled to hear […]

Supertankers carry Guyana’s crude to India in face of sanctions

Indian refiners are turning to Guyana for supplies as new US restrictions on Russian oil reshape global buying patterns, prompting two supertankers to set out on a lengthy 11,000-mile journey to South Asia. Ship-tracking data show that the Very Large Crude Carriers Cobalt Nova and Olympic Lion departed Guyana in the final days of November, […]

Global HIV response faces historic funding crisis in 2025 -UNAIDS warns of reversals in progress

UNAIDS is sounding the alarm ahead of World AIDS Day 2025, warning that the global HIV response is now facing a historic funding crisis that threatens to wipe out decades of progress in prevention and treatment. With this year’s observance themed “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response,” the agency says the 1 December commemoration comes […]

Jury Empaneled for Berbice Child Rape Trial

A 12-member jury was empaneled on Monday at the Berbice High Court for the trial of 29-year-old Sanjay Peters, who is accused of raping a five-year-old boy. Peters, of Lot 127 Williamsburg, Corentyne, appeared before Justice Sandil Kissoon, where he entered a not-guilty plea to the charge. The indictment alleges that Peters engaged in sexual […]

OBEAH MAN IN HEELS IDENTIFIED

The person who assaulted a biker on Sunday while doing a ritual at Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, road, causing traffic to come to a halt, has been positively identified as Mahendra Teekah, also called “Ravie.” According to the police, he is in custody. The victim is alleged to be in a stable condition and has […]

CCAC warns against ‘No Refund’ signs as complaints reach $471M for 2025

With the Christmas season underway, the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) is urging suppliers to stop displaying “No Refund” signs and to refrain from refusing refunds, returns or exchanges in violation of the Consumer Affairs Act. The reminder comes amid a rise in complaints and increased consumer activity during the holiday period. The CCAC, […]

8,000+ patients treated since opening of De Kinderen Regional Hospital

Since its official opening on August 11, the De Kinderen Regional Hospital in Region Three has already provided medical care to more than 8,000 patients, highlighting its critical role in improving healthcare access outside the capital. The facility has recorded over 500 visits to its radiology department, treated approximately 100 patients in the Intensive Care […]