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– over 500,000 Guyanese to benefit from $10,000 voucher In a targeted approach to improving the nation’s health and well-being, the government officially launched the $10,000 Universal Healthcare Voucher enabling Guyanese to access critical medical tests to provide essential baseline health data. These critical medical tests will allow medical professionals to detect various diseases, including […]

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, upon return from his diplomatic mission to the United States, joined Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and Guyanese from every background to celebrate the colourful festival of Phagwah also known as Holi. Phagwah is a Hindu tradition that signifies peace, love, and the triumph of good over evil. The […]

The Leonora Track and Field Facility burst into a vibrant display of bright colours and joyful faces as Region Three hosted its first-ever Phagwah Mela. On Friday, hundreds of Guyanese of all ages and backgrounds gathered at the venue to celebrate the festival of love and unity. The event attracted several distinguished guests including, President […]

When We Rise Together, We Shine Brighter I extend joyous greetings to all Guyanese, but especially our Hindu brothers and sisters here in Guyana and in the diaspora, on the sacred and celebratory festival of Phagwah. Phagwah, known as the festival of colours, and celebrated with vigorous revelry and exuberance, has become a symphony of […]

–  G7 Foreign Ministers condemn Venezuela’s  flagrant violation of Guyana’s territorial waters In a strong show of support for Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the G7 Foreign Ministers on Friday, March 14, doubled down on calling out Venezuela’s unlawful incursion into Guyanese waters. The foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, […]

By: Myeisha Williams Among the many cultural observances in Guyana, one holiday stands out for its power to unite the nation, Phagwah. Phagwah, also known as Holi, is a Hindu holiday which holds profound spiritual significance and celebrates peace, love, and the triumph of good over evil. Observed on the full moon day (Purnima) of […]

Guyana’s Vice President and General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has once more shed light on the fact that the government is making significant strides in reducing and alleviating poverty. Speaking at his party’s press conference, held every Thursday at Freedom House on Robb Street, the general secretary found it […]

A $5 million cheque was handed over to complete the remaining works on the multipurpose building in the community of Circuitville along the Soesdyke-Linden highway. About 50 per cent of the works have been completed on the building to the tune of $5 million from a portion of the community’s 2023 carbon credit fund. Upon […]

The Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn delivered a stern warning that got loud and approving applause from Guyana’s men and women in uniform.  On Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the Inspectors’ and Sergeants’ Conference 2025, Minister Benn said any Guyanese who pledges support for Venezuela’s planned elections for a Governor of Essequibo will […]

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has highlighted the worrying trend of opposition operatives abusing the legal framework for political grievances, with Businessman Terrence Campbell demonstrating the latest manifestation. Campbell has filed a judicial review application challenging the Government of Guyana’s management and transparency of the Natural Resources Fund (NRF). […]