Guyana Daily News

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Politics

Housing & community development high on 2025 agenda for Soesdyke/Linden Highway – Pres. Ali

January 28, 2025 Editor

President Dr Irfaan Ali, at a recent outreach, disclosed that housing and community development along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway will be high on the agenda of the Government in 2025. Addressing a gathering at Silver Hill on the highway, he said the developments in the pipeline, including new housing settlements, upgraded infrastructure, and enhanced access to governmental services, will create opportunities for economic growth and improvement to the livelihoods of residents. The President said that more persons are migrating to the highway, […]

Additional 8% increase to be paid to public servants this year –Dr. Singh

February 5, 2025 Editor 0

$40B approved for resumption of $100K cash grant

February 4, 2025 Editor 0

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Health

Woman accuses GPHC staff of negligence, which she believes resulted in her baby’s death

January 27, 2025 Editor

A woman is accusing staff at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) of negligence, which she believes led to the death of her baby while she was in labor on January 18, 2025. Mayhelm Gonzalez, 32, of Rosa Drive, South Ruimveldt, during an interview with Guyana Daily News, said that she was taken to the […]

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Georgetown Hospital seeing influx of patients from Caribbean for treatment – CEO

February 4, 2025 Editor 0

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GPHC CEO vows ‘drastic action’ against staff found guilty of malpractice against Venezuelan mother

January 28, 2025 Editor 0

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Politics

Ramjattan criticizes investment in roads while complaining about traffic congestion

January 27, 2025 Editor

“I now have to spend 30 minutes from Delph Street to Hadfield Street, my new office,” complained AFC Member of Parliament (MP), Khemraj Ramjattan after criticizing the government’s focus on building out critical public infrastructure such as roads and bridges. “The wellbeing of Guyanese against infrastructure work needs to be attended to,” Ramjattan said, aligning […]

Additional 8% increase to be paid to public servants this year –Dr. Singh

February 5, 2025 Editor 0

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Finance expert says PNCR promises risk creating ‘economic chaos’

February 4, 2025 Editor 0

Business

Oil & Gas

Business

Oil & Gas

US$300M Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base Opens

January 27, 2025 Editor

The Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase Inc. (VEHSI), a state-of-the-art US$300 million facility, was officially inaugurated on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in Guyana’s maritime and energy sectors. This shore base, located on a 44-acre artificial island, is poised to play a critical role in supporting ExxonMobil Guyana’s offshore operations while setting the stage for further development in […]

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Banks DIH Chairman Urges Review of Capital Market Regulations, Addresses Beverage Shortage Concerns

January 28, 2025 Editor 0

Hearts & Dollars Conference promises to unlock wealth and build stronger relationships

January 26, 2025 Editor 0

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Court

Crime

Court

Crime

BV painter remanded on marijuana trafficking charge

January 27, 2025 Editor

Quincy Lawrence Gonzales, a 48-year-old painter of Lot 14, Republic Drive, Beterverwagting (BV), East Coast Demerara (ECD), was remanded to prison last week, after appearing before Chief Magistrate (ag) Faith Mc Gusty in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court. Gonzales was charged with possession of 371 grammes of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, an alleged offence […]

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City Councillor fatally stabbed by 16-Y-O school dropout

February 5, 2025 Editor 0

Burke seeks AFC’s help to stop US investigations into him

February 3, 2025 Editor 0

Politics

‘Strong and capable management’ – Pres. Ali highlights delivery of all manifesto promises

January 27, 2025 Editor

President Dr. Irfaan Ali, during a Facebook live broadcast on Sunday, said that the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) has delivered on all the promises made in its 2020 manifesto. While reflecting on Budget 2025, the Head of State credited these successes to the administration’s “people-centric strategy” and prudent management over the past four years. […]

Additional 8% increase to be paid to public servants this year –Dr. Singh

February 5, 2025 Editor 0

Finance expert says PNCR promises risk creating ‘economic chaos’

February 4, 2025 Editor 0

Opinion

The Opinion Desk: Biometrics – the Opposition’s plot to cry foul in 2025 defeat

January 27, 2025 Editor

The Chairwoman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Retired Justice Claudette Singh, has made it clear that mandatory biometric identification is unconstitutional. While she acknowledged the arguments for and against the introduction of biometric systems, she noted that implementing a digital fingerprint system in time for the 2025 elections would burden voters and staff who […]

The Opinion Desk: APNU+AFC internal fractures continue to widen

February 1, 2025 Editor 0

The Opinion Desk: Chandan-Edmond and the people-centred 2025 Budget

January 25, 2025 Editor 0

Business

Hearts & Dollars Conference promises to unlock wealth and build stronger relationships

January 26, 2025 Editor

The Hearts & Dollars Conference, slated for February 8, 2025, at the Regency Suites Hotel in Georgetown, is set to change how individuals approach relationships and wealth building. Organised by Wallet Wisdom, this conference features expert speakers, including a dynamic couple, to empower attendees with the tools to create harmony between their financial goals and […]

Banks DIH Chairman Urges Review of Capital Market Regulations, Addresses Beverage Shortage Concerns

January 28, 2025 Editor 0

US$300M Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base Opens

January 27, 2025 Editor 0

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Politics

Nascimento: Norton, Hughes attempts to discredit GECOM is to stir trouble after 2025 defeat

January 26, 2025 Editor

Public Communications Consultant and political figure Christopher “Kit” Nascimento has accused Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton and the Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes, of attempting to discredit the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) in a deliberate effort to stir public trouble when they lose the upcoming General and Regional Elections. Hughes and Norton […]

Additional 8% increase to be paid to public servants this year –Dr. Singh

February 5, 2025 Editor 0

Finance expert says PNCR promises risk creating ‘economic chaos’

February 4, 2025 Editor 0

Uncategorized

The Opinion Desk: APNU+AFC’s “life support” pack unfit to lead Guyana

January 26, 2025 Editor

The recent admission by the Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes, that the agreement with the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is on “life support” raises concerns about the viability of this fractured partnership. And with elections around the corner, the thought of entrusting the next government to APNU+AFC riddled with […]