Guyana

THE Guyana Development Bank is expected to become operational within the coming weeks as the government moves to finalise its board, organisational structure and staffing arrangements. President Dr Irfaan Ali said on Tuesday the focus is to have the necessary structures in place, with the bank also expected to work closely with commercial banks to

–as President Ali engages Bipartisan Congressional Delegation PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali met on Tuesday with a bipartisan United States congressional delegation led by Senator Christopher Coons, which arrived in Georgetown as part of a Western Hemisphere mission aimed at deepening ties between the two nations. The discussions centred on strengthening the […]

THE Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has overhauled how it assigns judges to hear cases, in a reform that follows a turbulent period for the court following a breach of confidentiality when an email regarding internal affairs was leaked. In a notice issued Wednesday, the CCJ said it has implemented, with immediate effect, revised arrangements

MORE than 250 families in Melanie and surrounding communities are expected to secure formal titles to the land they currently occupy, as the government resumes its land regularisation exercise in the area. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, speaking during an engagement with residents at the Melanie Nursery School on Wednesday, […]

— Gov’t examining consumer habits, fuel security and direct farmer-to-consumer access as part of a multi-dimensional response — President Ali says PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali says the rising cost-of-living pressures must be tackled through a holistic, structural approach that goes beyond grants and financial assistance, with Government examining changing […]

–combines virtual oversight with hands-on inspection EDUCATION Minister, Sonia Parag, combined virtual oversight with hands-on inspection on Wednesday, as the Ministry of Education pressed ahead with efforts to ensure that every school across Guyana is in a state of complete readiness for the reopening of the new academic year. Early in the day, Minister […]

–in meeting with contractors MINISTER of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, met with a group of contractors recently awarded contracts to construct bridges across communities in Regions Two to Six, using the engagement to set firm expectations for project execution, timeline management, and site safety. The meeting was held in the ministry’s boardroom […]

HEALTH Minister Dr Frank Anthony recently toured the construction site of the new West Demerara Hospital, reporting that work is progressing steadily on the G$11.4 billion (US$54 million) facility. According to information from the Ministry of Health, rising in Vreed-en-Hoop on the West Coast of Demerara, the more than 150-bed hospital will replace the […]

MINISTER of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, has committed to the immediate examination and follow-up of concerns raised by livestock farmers along the East Coast of Demerara (ECD), as the government continues to work with farmers and other stakeholders to remove constraints to agricultural production and strengthen the livestock sector. According to a press […]

–as Region Four RDC procures Starlink devices HUNDREDS of students and teachers along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway are set to gain access to high-speed internet after the Regional Democratic Council of Region No. 4 (Demerara-Mahaica) procured a fleet of high-powered Starlink devices for 10 schools and the Department of Education (DOE) at Friendship. […]

…says ‘we don’t want to be dominated by foreigners’; regulations being developed Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall, on Tuesday urged Guyanese to seize opportunities to gain the qualifications and certifications needed to compete in the country’s evolving economy, noting that they are increasingly competing with skilled and […]

Public Works Minister Juan Edghill on Tuesday issued final removal notices to vendors and ordered the demolition of a concrete fence as the government pushes to elimination obstructions to the East Coast Demerara Road Improvement Project. Edghill, along with a technical team, conducted visits at active project sites along the corridor. At one location, the […]

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arm of the Guyana Fire Service has successfully delivered nine babies so far in 2026, including seven girls and two boys, as its Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) continue to provide pre-hospital care across the country. According to the Guyana Fire Service in a social media post on Wednesday, seven of The post 9 […]

In keeping with previous commitments made, President Dr Irfaan Ali is fulfilling constitutional responsibilities that require him to have meaningful consultations with the Leader of the Opposition (LOO) on key judicial appointments. During a press conference on Tuesday, Ali told reporters that Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs, Gail Teixeira, […]

…as CBU engages young creators to push regional content President Dr Irfaan Ali has challenged Caribbean media practitioners to utilise technological tools to highlight stories from across the Caribbean to the world rather than being threatened by them. He made these remarks on Tuesday evening at the opening of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s 57th […]