APNU, WIN concerned at state of Tabatinga Secondary works Opposition parties APNU and WIN have expressed concern at the state of construction of the Tabatinga Secondary School. Following a visit to the site yesterday, APNU MP Sherod Duncan said the school was far from operational readiness. The article APNU, WIN concerned at state of Tabatinga Secondary works appeared first on Stabroek News.
US$18m Plaza Court Hotel opens on Main St -President urges collaboration to sell ‘One Guyana’ brand President Irfaan Ali yesterday underscored the importance of collaboration over competition within Guyana’s growing hospitality sector, as the US$18 million Plaza Court Hotel officially opened its doors on Main Street, Georgetown. The article US$18m Plaza Court Hotel opens on Main St appeared first on Stabroek News.
Gov’t rolls out Electronic Health Records pilot at Festival City Polyclinic Even as the government yesterday launched its national Electronic Health Records (EHR) system – intended to modernise and digitise patient care – the live demonstration at the Festival City Polyclinic was repeatedly disrupted by technical glitches, a scrambling screen and prolonged pauses. The article Gov’t rolls out Electronic Health Records pilot at Festival City Polyclinic appeared first on Stabroek News.
This is the year to rid mining sector of ‘bad actors’ – GGDMA -pledges full support to gov’t campaign The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has expressed its full support for government’s ‘zero tolerance’ campaign against illegal mining and unregulated activities. The article This is the year to rid mining sector of ‘bad actors’ – GGDMA appeared first on Stabroek News.
IDB warns food import prices could intensify inflation in Guyana Rising food import prices are increasing inflationary pressures in Guyana, adding to cost-of-living concerns for households even as the country continues to record rapid economic growth, according to the latest Caribbean Economics Quarterly issued by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in December 2025. The article IDB warns food import prices could intensify inflation in Guyana appeared first on Stabroek News.
Cash grants not sustainable -President -says gov’t focusing on long-term economic planning With public interest in the matter high, President Irfaan Ali on Friday signalled a shift away from reliance on cash grants as a tool of economic support, saying such measures are not sustainable and warning against short-term approaches to economic management. The article Cash grants not sustainable -President appeared first on Stabroek News.
Region 3 entrepreneur to open quarry on Essequibo River With an investment of US$8.1 million, the owner of the West Central Mall, Bhabita Albert, and two other family members are extending their business to quarrying and have applied for permission to begin operations south of Bartica, up the Essequibo River. The article Region 3 entrepreneur to open quarry on Essequibo River appeared first on Stabroek News.
Upper Demerara Hospital gets state-of-the-art digital x-ray machine The Upper Demerara Hospital in Region Ten yesterday commissioned a state-of-the-art digital x-ray machine, marking a major milestone in healthcare advancement. The article Upper Demerara Hospital gets state-of-the-art digital x-ray machine appeared first on Stabroek News.
Health centre, staff quarters commissioned in Region Ten The Government of Guyana yesterday officially commissioned the Mabura Health Centre and staff quarters in Region Ten. According to a Ministry of Health release, the $54 million Mabura Health Centre is fully staffed and equipped with the necessary amenities to deliver essential healthcare services to residents within the community and surrounding areas. The article Health centre, staff quarters commissioned in Region Ten appeared first on Stabroek News.
Finance Minister meets private sector on budget preparations Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, yesterday met with leading representatives of the private sector, at the Ministry of Finance, allowing them the opportunity to discuss issues of interest as government intensifies its preparations for Budget 2026, a Ministry of Finance release stated. The article Finance Minister meets private sector on budget preparations appeared first on Stabroek News.