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Guyana has again earned a Tier 1 ranking in the United States Department of State Trafficking in Persons report. The annual report assesses the global landscape of human trafficking and evaluates the efforts of individual countries in combating the crime. In the case of Guyana, the US Department of State noted that the country, continues […]
President Irfaan Ali has announced a raft of measures that are intended to monitor the country’s foreign currency as well as credit card spending. The Government is seeking to better understand the main drivers of the increase in demand for foreign currency here in Guyana. During a meeting with Executives of local Commercial Banks at […]
The Cancer Institute of Guyana today announced that it will be offering free mammograms for women throughout the month of October, as it launched its Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities in partnership with Guyana Beverages Incorporated and other corporate entities and non-governmental organizations. In addition to free mammograms during the month of October, the Cancer […]
Police Superintendent, Shellon Daniels is urging victims of domestic violence who obtain protection orders against their abusers to immediately inform law enforcement about any breach of the order. She said the earlier the Police is informed about the breach, actions could be taken to bring the perpetrator to justice and avoid further abuse. Speaking during […]
GuyExpo 2025 is set to take place from November 13 to 16 at the National Exhibition Centre under the theme “Transformation through Entrepreneurship and Innovation.” It will bring together industry leaders and businesses, as they highlight their products and services along with the country’s economic growth and potential. Speaking at the launch of GuyExpo 2025 […]
The United Nations Human Rights Council on Monday formally adopted the Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Guyana, bringing the country’s Fourth Cycle Review to a close. The review focused on Guyana’s commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and expanding access to justice and legal protections as well as advancing gender […]
President Irfaan Ali has assured that the 13th Parliament will be convened within the Constitutional time frame. The Constitution requires that a new Parliament is convened four months after the dissolution of the last Parliament. The 12th Parliament was dissolved on the 3rd July in preparation for the September 1, 2025 elections. In an early […]
The New Demerara River Bridge is set to be commissioned on Sunday, 5th October, President Irfaan Ali has confirmed to News Source. The bridge is expected to go into full use by the very next morning. Load testing has been completed on the bridge and with the approach roads completed on both sides, the Government […]
Guyana and South Africa have signed an Air Services Agreement, which seeks to strengthen international air services between the two countries. In a statement, the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority explained that the Agreement strengthens the partnership and reaffirms the commitment of both nations to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. The Agreement also aims to […]
The Guyana Police Force today urged members of the public to desist from offering bribes to its officers, reminding that offering a bribe to a Police officer is a criminal offence and a serious act that undermines the rule of law, accountability, and the integrity of law enforcement. The Guyana Police Force said it has […]
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