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Guyana’s first School for the Deaf on track for November completion
Minister of Education Sonia Parag has underscored the national importance of timely and quality completion of Guyana’s first dedicated School for the Deaf, now under construction at Cummings Lodge. During a site visit on Saturday, Minister Parag...
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Guyana eyes China’s expertise to bolster affordable housing construction
AS Guyana continues to chart its course on a rapid development path, the government is eyeing Chinese expertise to drive large-scale affordable housing construction and urban planning. These comments were made by Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d)...
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Capitalise on, pass down opportunities from Guyana’s rapid development
–President Ali tells private sector; emphasises the business community’s role in nation’s progress President, Dr Irfaan Ali underscored the importance of public–private sector partnership in the further development of Guyana during an engagement...
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‘Guyanese officials could be questioned by U.S Govt. over false tax receipts issued to Exxon’ – Former EPA Director
Sep 27, 2025 News Kaieteur News – The United States (U.S) government could haul Guyanese officials in for questioning as part of a possible investigation into the ‘false’ tax receipts issued to American oil giant, ExxonMobil. This is according to...
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Jacobs meets with former & current athletes on welfare, mentorship & future of local sports
Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs, today met with a group of former and current national athletes for a very meaningful discussion on athlete welfare, mentorship, and the future of sports in Guyana. Among...
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Saipem completes first complex subsea structure ever built in Guyana
Saipem Guyana has announces the completion of the first complex subsea structure ever built in Guyana, with a release from the company describing it as a key milestone in the development of the country’s industrial capabilities. The release...
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‘Agriculture is an engine of a resilient future for Guyana’
–President Ali says as Agriculture Month begins The full text of a statement from President, Dr. Irfaan Ali on the commencement of Agriculture Month: “EACH year, the month of October is designated as Agriculture Month and is dedicated towards...
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Todd advocates for free trade & greater economic partnerships between EU, Latin America & C’bean
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd attended the XII Italy-Latin America and the Caribbean Ministerial Conference held on October 6th and 7th, 2025, in Rome, Italy under the theme: “Italy-Latin America and the...
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Tourism strengthens Guyana’s culture, economy and communities — Minister Rodrigues
GUYANA’S tourism sector continues to transform lives, strengthen culture, and safeguard the environment, according to Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, who underscored the vital role of the industry in shaping the...
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Guyana balancing energy development, climate goals –President Ali tells UN
GUYANA is positioning itself as a model for balancing economic development with environmental responsibility and stewardship, President Dr. Irfaan Ali emphasised during a recent address to the United Nations (UN). Emphasising the dual challenges...
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UN Human Rights Council adopts Guyana’s 4th Cycle Universal Periodic Review
Sep 30, 2025 News Kaieteur News – The United Nations Human Rights Council on Monday formally adopted Guyana’s Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), bringing the country’s fourth cycle review to a close. Minister of...
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‘Oil cash handouts will leave Guyana poorer’ – Minister Bharrat
Sep 30, 2025 News …says initiative is a failed model Kaieteur News – Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat said that giving citizens cash transfers from oil funds is a failed model, and if the government focuses on this Guyana will end up...
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GuyExpo 2025 to showcase Guyana’s vast economic potential
-create space for micro and small businesses, networking, collaboration, Minister Rodrigues says THE Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, on Monday, officially launched GuyExpo 2025, under the theme, “Transformation Through Entrepreneurship...
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President Ali’s vision for Guyana: using oil wealth to secure a sustainable future
Guyana sits atop the global stage, balancing a unique title of being a leader in climate change solutions and a young oil-producing nation. The fastest-growing economy in the world, led by President Irfaan Ali, just two weeks into his second term...
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Guyana stands ready to share experience, partner with others to advance global food systems –President Ali tells UN
GUYANA is positioning itself at the forefront of regional and global efforts to transform food systems, with President, Dr Irfaan Ali using his address to the 80th United Nations General Assembly to call for bold action to tackle hunger, ensure...
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Food and nutrition security essential to economic stability, social well-being, environmental resilience of Region- CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General
Dr. Wendell Samuel, Assistant Secretary-General (ag), Economic Integration, Innovation and Development at the CARICOM Secretariat, said the Region’s food security initiative has borne fruit, and called on all stakeholders to embrace Vision...
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Amazon rainforest trees are getting bigger due to climate change: What a new study says
The average size of trees in the Amazon rainforest has been steadily increasing due to the rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, according to a new study. The trees are increasing in size by more than three per cent every ten...
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South Rupununi villages establish new conservation area to protect Giant Armadillo & Giant Anteater
The South Rupununi communities of Shea, Maruranau, and Awarewaunau have come together to establish the Deep South Giant Armadillo Conservation Area, covering 150,000 hectares (570 square miles) of forest and savannah ecosystem. This vast...
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Over 9,700 Guyanese received medical assistance worth $4.2 billion over the past five years
More than 9,700 Guyanese patients have received life-saving medical assistance worth $4.2 billion over the past five years, according to the Ministry of Health, as the country intensifies its fight against cardiovascular disease — one of the...
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4th Universal Periodic Review: Guyana secures UN adoption, reaffirms commitment to human rights, sustainable development
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