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Government moving ahead with consultancy agreement for GPL with InterEnergy of the Dominican Republic

The Government of Guyana through the Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL), is finalizing a US$15M agreement with InterEnergy of the Dominican Republic for consultancy services, President Irfaan Ali has announced. At a press conference last Tuesday, the President said InterEnergy will provide critical advice and oversight as the country transitions to Smart Grid technology […]

19-year-old woman in custody for murder of 20-year-old lover

A 20-year-old man from Baramita, North West District was stabbed to death last evening by his 19-year-old reputed wife, who claims that she attacked the man after she was first attacked by him. The dead youth has been identified as Kevin Smith, while the name of the 19-year-old suspect has been given as Nadira James. […]

Guyana begins administering 2025 Flu Vaccine; 15,000 doses available

The Ministry of Health today launched the 2025 Influenza Vaccine, with the first shot being administered at the Eccles Health Centre. A total of 15,000 doses are available – with pregnant women, children, the elderly, persons with chronic non-communicable diseases and healthcare workers among those being targeted to receive flu shot due to their vulnerability. […]

PSC and GCCI welcomes Government’s “Rescue Georgetown” plan

The Private Sector Commission and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry have both welcomed the Government’s “Project Rescue Georgetown”, which aims to clean up, beautify and return Georgetown to its past glory of being a Garden City. In a statement today, the Private Sector Commission said years of partisan obstruction and administrative failures have […]

Hughes resigns from Constitutional Reform Commission

Prominent Attorney, Nigel Hughes, has resigned from the Constitutional Reform Commission, where he served as one of the representatives of the APNU+AFC. Hughes tendered his resignation on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 to the Chairman of the Constitutional Reform Commission, Justice (Ret’d) Carl Singh. In tendering his resignation, Hughes said he was making way for the […]

Government exploring connector road options to manage traffic from new Demerara Bridge

The Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Housing are exploring various options for the construction of a new connector road linking Providence on the East Bank corridor to the Ogle–Eccles Highway. Minister of Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, said once the plans are finalized and construction commences, the new road will minimize disruption and delays […]