Ministry announces steps to tackle illegal gold trade Ministry of Natural Resources and Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association release MNR, GGDMA discuss strengthened enforcement to tackle reduced declarations The Ministry of Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA), December 10, 2025 convened a high-level meeting to address concerns in the sector, including gold declarations. The article Ministry announces steps to tackle illegal gold trade appeared first on Stabroek News.
APNU calls for transparency on Guyana, US defence ‘Statement of Intent’ A recent agreement between the Government of Guyana and the United States has raised eyebrows with A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) calling on the government to provide greater transparency. The article APNU calls for transparency on Guyana, US defence ‘Statement of Intent’ appeared first on Stabroek News.
Renowned broadcaster and actor Ron Robinson passes away at 79 `… belonged to the final wave of Guyanese theatre stalwarts’ Guyana’s cultural and media landscape is mourning the loss of one of its most enduring voices. The article Renowned broadcaster and actor Ron Robinson passes away at 79 appeared first on Stabroek News.
WIN lays out agenda for National Assembly `The days of complacency in Parliament are over’ We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) MPs yesterday attacked the government’s performance during their first press conference since the convening of the 13th Parliament, citing problems in the education system, mismanagement of the agriculture sector, and “political interference” in local governance. The article WIN lays out agenda for National Assembly appeared first on Stabroek News.
Speed cameras, radar signs activated on new Demerara River Bridge Beginning this weekend, new speed cameras and radar speed signs will be activated on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge as the authorities seek to curb speeding and promote safe driving. The article Speed cameras, radar signs activated on new Demerara River Bridge appeared first on Stabroek News.
IAEA Mammography Project completed A three-year International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mammography Project, designed to reduce the burden of breast cancer has come to a close, with Guyana being the only country in the Caribbean to install four mammography units under a single project, a Ministry of Health release announced yesterday. The article IAEA Mammography Project completed appeared first on Stabroek News.
APNU calls for minimum 25% wage hike for public servants APNU yesterday called on the government to implement a minimum 25 percent increase in wages and salaries for public servants, arguing that rising oil revenues, widening income inequality, and the escalating cost of living now make such an adjustment urgent and fiscally feasible. The article APNU calls for minimum 25% wage hike for public servants appeared first on Stabroek News.
Ministry silent on Amerindian hostel expenditure The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has maintained silence on how a $24 million allocation intended for the rehabilitation of washrooms and living facilities at the Amerindian Hostel on Princes Street was spent, even as complaints about the facility’s deplorable conditions continue to mount. The article Ministry silent on Amerindian hostel expenditure appeared first on Stabroek News.
Guyanese students pick up top CXC awards Guyana’s top students were celebrated at the annual Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) awards ceremony on Thursday, with exceptional performances across multiple disciplines highlighting the country’s academic talent. The article Guyanese students pick up top CXC awards appeared first on Stabroek News.
Minister says water issue at West Demerara hospital resolved In response to a post on the Team Mohamed’s Facebook page on Thursday about water issues at the West Demerara Regional Hospital, the Minister of Public Utilities, Deodat Indar stated that the matter had been resolved on the same day. The article Minister says water issue at West Demerara hospital resolved appeared first on Stabroek News.