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EDUCATION

Education Ministry forges ahead with Spanish as a core subject

May 15, 2025 Editor

The Government of Guyana is making firm strides toward embedding Spanish as a core subject across the national education system, a move officials say is vital to preparing students for the country’s evolving regional and economic context. With implementation already underway in nearly all secondary schools, the Ministry of Education is now expanding the programme […]

COURT

Azruddin Mohamed summoned to court over false declaration of Lamborghini

May 15, 2025 Editor

United States-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed has been summoned to appear before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to answer a charge of making a false declaration to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) in connection with the importation of his Lamborghini. According to official court documents, Mohamed is accused of violating Section 217(1)(a) of the Customs Act, Chapter […]

BUSINESS

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

May 15, 2025 Editor

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 […]

CRIME

Government expands restorative justice programme to more regions

May 15, 2025 Editor

The Government of Guyana has significantly advanced its commitment to restorative justice by opening new offices in Regions Three, Four, Five, and Ten, with plans to extend the service to Regions One, Two, Six, Seven, and Nine by the end of August 2025. This expansion marks a major milestone in decentralising access to justice and […]

BUSINESS

City Council to reissue demand notices to top 50 rates and taxes defaulters

May 15, 2025 Editor

The Georgetown Mayor and City Council are preparing to reissue demand notices for the City’s top 50 rate and tax defaulters as part of an effort to recover millions in outstanding revenues. Mayor Alfred Mentore made the announcement during Monday’s statutory meeting, highlighting the need for greater compliance by property owners and businesses to support […]

POLITICS

Troops attacked during riverine patrols along Cuyuni River

May 15, 2025 Editor

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) reported that within the past 24 hours, its troops came under fire three times along the Cuyuni River near the Venezuelan border.According to a GDF press release issued Thursday, armed men in civilian clothing on the Venezuelan shore opened fire on GDF soldiers conducting riverine patrols between the Eteringbang and […]

COURT

U.S. invoice of US$695K contradicts Mohamed’s US$76K Lamborghini valuation

May 15, 2025 Editor

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) submitted an official United States invoice to the High Court showing that businessman Azruddin Mohamed paid US$695,000 for a luxury Lamborghini, contradicting his earlier sworn claim that the vehicle cost just US$76,000. According to the invoice from International Speed Consulting Inc., a Texas-based company, the supercar was sold for a […]

SPORTS

Regal Stationery and Computer Centre confirmed as partner of DCB Independence T10 Cup

May 14, 2025 Editor

Momentum is building for the first-ever Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Independence T10 Cup on May 25, with Regal Stationery and Computer Centre confirming its support for the grand fundraising event. Set to start at 10:00h and conclude under lights at the LBI Ground, East Coast Demerara (ECD), the competition promises scintillating cricket with top local […]

HEALTH

Region Six gets over 4,000 dengue test kits amid rising cases

May 14, 2025 Editor

In response to a rise in dengue infections in Region Six, the Ministry of Health has dispatched over 4,000 test kits to help contain the cases. Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony confirmed this during an update on Tuesday, as authorities ramp up interventions to curb the spread of the virus. The surge in cases […]

BUSINESS

$18.3M NDC office opens on Corentyne Coast to boost local governance

May 14, 2025 Editor

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, on Tuesday, commissioned a newly constructed $18.3 million building to serve the No. 64-74 Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) on the Corentyne Coast, Region Six. The commissioning of the new NDC office is aimed at improving public service delivery and community engagement in the area. Delivering the feature […]

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