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Greater Guyana Initiative teams up with Recover Guyana and Education Ministry for Project Flow
The Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI), in partnership with Recover Guyana and the Ministry of Education, has launched its signature project – FLOW – a National Water Purification and Sustainability Initiative for Secondary Schools. The launching...

Caribbean cultural practitioners and Cricket West Indies face identical dilemmas
Dear Editor, In a media event on October 1 at Cricket West Indies’ headquarters in Antigua, the top executives explained the financial challenge facing the company. In order to retain full membership of the International Cricket Council the West...

IKO Karate Academy Guyana to roll out schools’ programme
PRESIDENT Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s push to develop sports in schools has piloted yet another initiative being rolled out this month within several regions. This new initiative will see Karate being introduced in schools across the country. This...

UK expands financing support for Guyana to £3 billion
The Government of Guyana has welcomed the United Kingdom Export Finance’s (UKEF) decision to increase its financing capacity for Guyana from £2.1 billion to £3 billion (One £ = US$1.32), a move that signals deepening confidence in the South...

The minibus service while it provided much-needed relief to Guyana’s transportation sector has become more of a societal burden than a public good
Dear Editor, I am usually sensitive to the plight of small operators in any industry who are simply trying to make a living, but in this instance, I am in no way sympathetic to this particular group and their proposed strike action. There can be...

“Cricket is a very integral part of Guyana” says Qualander, as Queensway-sponsored Super50 officially launches
Oct 10, 2025 Sports 2025 GCB Queensway Senior Men’s Inter-County Super50… Queensway Security Services Inc. CEO Mr. Mohamed Qualander (left) hoists this year’s championship trophy with help from GCB president Bissoondyal Singh, flanked by fellow...

Guyanese author, educator honoured for contribution to Toronto community
By Frederick Halley THE Toronto Arya Samaj/Vedic Cultural Centre has recognised two well-known Guyanese Canadians – Janet Naidu, author, educator and community leader, and Ramnarine Sahadeo, author, retired lawyer and community leader in Toronto....

Firm behind illegal immigrant superintendent hire placed school leaders nationwide
Fox News' Nate Foy provides an update on the case against Ian Roberts, who faces up to 10 years in prison for a federal gun charge after being arrested by ICE. Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley weighs in. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News...

Immigration Support Services launching completely digitized system

President Ali opens State House for Diwali celebration, calls for oneness and shared identity
For years, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has championed his ‘One Guyana’ vision, a call for national unity that transcends creed, class, and ethnicity. On Friday evening, that vision came vividly to life on the lawns of State House, where the...

Celebrating our indigenous avifauna
Birdwatchers revel in the moment when large species like hawks, macaws and toucans appear in the binocular frame simply because of their colourful feathers, and in the case of the toucan, its strikingly large black bill. It is from the seemingly...

Guyana, China exploring collaboration in manufacturing, infrastructure, telecommunication & green development
–China’s Ambassador says CHINA and Guyana are set to deepen their long-standing partnership with China opening its door wider to Guyana, offering new opportunities in infrastructure, manufacturing, telecommunication, and sustainable development,...

Commonwealth SG in first visit to Guyana
Oct 09, 2025 News Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Shirley Botchwey (third left) is joined by President Irfaan Ali (third right standing), members of his government as well as other Commonwealth officials at State House. (OP) (Kaieteur News)...

Guyana’s maritime sector gets timely boost with two pilot boats
THE Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation, on Friday, commissioned two new pilot vessels, which represent a new standard in maritime safety and service in Guyana. The two new pilot boats, named Haiakwa and Haiama, which are indigenous names...

Volunteers from near and far pack thousands of Christmas 'Joy Bags' for children around the globe
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, volunteers gathered in Statesboro to pack over 6,000 Christmas "Joy Bags" as part of a multi-church effort to spread the Gospel and provide essential aid to children in 11 countries. Spearheaded by DirectLine...

Guyana Cancer Foundation hosts annual tree wrapping ceremony
WITH the ultimate goal of bringing awareness to breast cancer, the Guyana Cancer Foundation on Friday hosted its annual Tree Wrapping Ceremony in observation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025. Joining in the ceremony, British High Commissioner...

Enill urges local firms to invest in Guyana: ‘Move now or lose ground’
Business Andrew Gioannetti 2 Hrs Ago A woman poses for photos in Georgetown, Guyana on April 12, 2023. - TRINIDAD AND Tobago’s biggest regional trading partner may soon outgrow it. That was the subtle warning behind former energy minister and...

Guyana: Turning urgency into advantage
Dear Editor, GUYANA is navigating one of the most extraordinary moments in its modern history. With vast new oil discoveries transforming its economic outlook almost overnight, the country has embarked on an ambitious programme of investment,...

CANU cracks ‘candy cartel’ …warns parents of drugs disguised as sweets
Oct 18, 2025 News CANU seizes drugs disguised as candy (Kaieteur News) –The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) on Friday said it has seized a quantity of narcotics packaged in a deceptive, child friendly manner. In a statement to the press, CANU...

Ansa Mobility, Europcar partnership expands to Jamaica, Guyana
Business Andrew Gioannetti 8 Hrs Ago Honda City, the model is distributed by Ansa Motors. Photo: hondatrinidad.net - Ansa Mobility, a division of Ansa Motors, and Europcar Mobility Group will extend their partnership to Jamaica in November and...