Guyana

–families see significant rise in property value as development accelerates, President Ali emphasises PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has noted that the government’s investments in infrastructure are not only transforming communities, but also delivering tangible financial benefits, with property values in many areas increasing drastically over a short period. […]

–during Mohameds’ extradition appeal at CCJ TRINIDAD and Tobago Senior Counsel Douglas Mendes, on Tuesday, advanced two central arguments before the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in the extradition challenge brought by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar Mohamed. He contended that any claim of bias against the Minister of Home […]

–after signing agreements of sale ALLOTTEES of the Plantation Leonora (West) Housing Scheme on the West Coast of Demerara, on Tuesday, signed their agreements of sale at the Ministry of Housing’s Brickdam office, marking a significant step toward home ownership. During the exercise, Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, engaged several allottees and […]

THE Caribbean Public Health Agency’s (CARPHA) 70th annual health research conference opens today, with the aim of examining how digital innovation can improve public health surveillance and response across the region. Executive Director Dr Lisa Indar, in an interview with the Guyana Chronicle on Tuesday, said the shift towards digital tools is critical, […]

-Regions 5- 9 to be hardest hit with heavy showers, thunderstorms THE Hydrometeorological Service has advised that unstable atmospheric conditions are expected to bring widespread rainfall and possible flooding across Guyana from April 22 to 25, 2026. A special information bulletin released by the Ministry of Agriculture’s National Weather Watch Centre on […]

-PPP/C Councillor ‘Don Singh’ calls spending plan ‘ludicrous’ amid revenue concerns THE Georgetown Mayor and City Council has presented a $5. 697 billion proposed budget for 2026, outlining projected revenue of $4.4 billion. The presentation of the budget, months after its statutory deadline, has already drawn criticism from councillors, with […]

–World Bank representative tells stakeholders during introduction of AgriConnect initiative DIEGO Arias, the World Bank’s Practice Manager of Agriculture and Food for Latin America and the Caribbean explained that AgriConnect was conceived after a group of experts, who were convened by the multilateral financial agency, identified agriculture and […]

–rejects bias claims at CCJ, outlines Mohameds ‘rap sheet’ of international indictments –regional court to deliver decision ‘as soon as is reasonably practicable’ ATTORNEY General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall, SC, on Tuesday defended the legality and fairness of advice he provided to Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond in […]

–as VAMED+WWH signals new chapter in national healthcare projects GUYANA is co-hosting the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) 70th Annual Health Research Conference, bringing together a broad cross-section of regional and international health leaders. In addition to Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony, the conference is expected to draw health […]

THE Government of Guyana, on Tuesday, commissioned the new Ekereku Police Station in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), sending a strong and unmistakable message: this administration is systematically correcting decades of uneven development and ensuring that every community benefits from security, investment, and state presence. Delivering the feature […]

A 25-year-old gold miner of 111 Miles, Mahdia, Potaro, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) was arrested on Sunday during a police operation in relation to several warrants issued following his conviction for multiple offences. Kellon Henry, was apprehended at about 10:10h on Sunday, when ranks from the Mahdia Police Station acted on information and carried out […]

Entrepreneurs and small business operators are gaining critical skills to strengthen their operations through business clinics hosted by the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) under the Tourism, Industry and Commerce Ministry, as the government continues to invest in capacity building and private sector growth. The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts by […]

Residents of Fair View Village, North Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) benefitted from a traffic outreach on Saturday, led by ranks from the Traffic Department in Region Nine. The initiative included a Learner’s Driver’s Theoretical Examination, allowing both first-time and re-sit candidates to complete the test within their […]

The Natural Resources Ministry, through the Guyana Forestry Commission, has partnered with the European Union (EU) to advance efforts aimed at reducing deforestation and forest degradation within the Amazon Rainforest. The initiative is part of the Amazonia+ Programme, funded by the EU and led by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), in […]

Three Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) men have been fined after appearing before the court on charges of driving with breath alcohol levels exceeding the legal limit. Bhoopaul Roy, a 43-year-old hire car driver of Golden Fleece, was charged with the offence committed on March 21, along the Suddie Public Road. The charge was instituted The […]