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Suriname’s Grassalco launches Guyana subsidiary to supply high-quality aggregate

Suriname’s state-owned mining company N.V. Grassalco officially inaugurated its Guyanese subsidiary, Guysure Aggregate and Sands Inc. (Guysure ASI), today at the Pritipaul Singh Investment Port in McDoom, Georgetown. The event, marked by a formal unveiling of the company’s sales office and commemorative plaque, was headlined by the President of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi. Grassalco, known for […]

Guyana to host MECODEX 2025 regional disaster simulation

Guyana is set to host MECODEX 2025, a major regional disaster response simulation exercise to strengthen international cooperation and improve national preparedness for flood-related emergencies. Slated for May 19-22, 2025, the exercise will occur at the Pegasus Hotel & Corporate Center. MECODEX, short for Mechanism for Disaster Cooperation Exercise, is being organised in collaboration with […]

Gov’t seeks over $50B in supplementary funding for electricity expansion, other initiatives

The Government of Guyana has tabled a $57.5 billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill in the National Assembly to support the continued rollout of key national development programmes, including the expansion of the electricity distribution network, acceleration of the housing drive, road and sea defence works, and the continuation of the $100,000 cash grant initiative. The Supplementary […]

Region five mothers honoured

The Schools’ Welfare Unit of the Region Five Department of Education hosted its annual Mother’s Forum on Thursday at the Immanuel Congregational Multipurpose Hall in Hopetown Village, West Coast Berbice, under the theme “Creating a Million Ways to Be a Good Mother in a World Where You Can’t Be Perfect.” The event brought together mothers, […]

Several activities planned as Reg. 2 gears up for Guyana’s Independence celebrations

In anticipation of Guyana’s 59th Independence Anniversary, key regional leaders and stakeholders gathered for a strategic planning session aimed at ensuring a successful and inclusive celebration in Region Two. The high-level meeting was led by the Director of National Events at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Andrew Tyndall, alongside Lieutenant Colonel Murray of […]

Paramakatoi miner alleges corruption at GGMC after illegal operators seize her claim

A small-scale miner has come forward with allegations of corruption and misconduct involving officials of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), claiming that unauthorised activities and favouritism within the sector have undermined her legal mining operation. Darlene Luz, a miner from the indigenous village of Paramakatoi, revealed that her operations in the Arnik area […]