Guyana

–President Ali says; emphasises opportunity for persons to embrace purity, divinity on occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr “I EXTEND warmest greetings to all and most especially to the Islamic community in Guyana, for whom Eid-ul-Fitr is a triumph written in faith, sacrifice, and devotion. “Eid-ul-Fitr is culmination of the Holy Month of Ramadan. It is the […]

–as work continues to transform historic mud trail into modern highway THE Linden to Mabura Hill Road project has achieved a significant milestone, with about 100 kilometres of the route now upgraded from a notorious “mud-and-slush” trail into a modern asphaltic corridor. According to a press release from Alya Construction—the firm leading the […]

–Minister McCoy says, makes it clear gov’t played no role in removing squatters   MINISTER within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, has accused the political opposition of misrepresenting the facts surrounding the Friendship land debacle, which is a dispute between a private landowner and persons claiming to be occupants of the land.

PAPER-committal proceedings in the case surrounding the deadly explosion at the Mobil Service Station at the corner of Regent and King Streets, Georgetown, are set to commence on Monday, March 23, 2026, following a brief delay to allow newly retained attorneys time to prepare. The matter, being heard before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at

PEOPLE’S National Congress Reform (PNCR) Leader Aubrey Norton is proceeding with the $10 million defamation lawsuit against We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) General Secretary Odessa Primus, stating that any allegation of him receiving funds from a sitting government official is “absolute garbage.”   Norton during a press conference on Friday stated that […]

PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali said he has taken note of requests from vulnerable families in East Ruimveldt for roof improvements, emphasising that the matter will be prioritised with a view of bringing relief to those persons.   President Ali along with several members of his cabinet, engaged residents during a walkabout on Thursday in the

THE Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), along with local bottled water manufacturers, met with the Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar and leadership of the Guyana Water Inc (GWI), to discuss opportunities and challenges within Guyana’s water-manufacturing sector. The GMSA in a press release on Friday, welcomed […]

–through skilled trades SCOTIABANK Guyana has partnered with Youth Challenge Guyana for Launching Out, a six-week plumbing training programme, enhanced with life-skills instruction. According to a press release from Scotiabank, backed by a G$6,517,440 investment, the programme aims to strengthen the employability, entrepreneurial capacity and long-term […]

–as $87M invested in skills training    A TOTAL of 119 persons from communities across the Moruca sub-region have successfully graduated from the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), as government continues to expand investment in skills development in hinterland regions. The graduation ceremony, held on March 18 in Santa Rosa, highlighted the impact of […]

The following is the full text of a press release issued by the Ministry of Agriculture:   “THE recent utterances by Vinceroy Jordan and Sherod Duncan, speaking on behalf of APNU, are not merely inaccurate—they are reckless, inflammatory, and a calculated attempt to mislead the Guyanese public.   “Let’s be absolutely clear: the lands in

…says project a game-changer for Guyana’s energy sector President of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), Alistair Routledge, says that the pipeline that will bring gas from offshore to Berbice, where a massive gas project will be built out, could cost an estimated US$2 billion – double the cost of current infrastructure already laid for the […]

On Thursday, MACORP announced its new partnership with Kalmar, having been certified as the authorised dealer for the material handling equipment brand in Guyana, adding another globally trusted brand to its growing portfolio. Through this partnership, MACORP will supply Kalmar equipment locally, backed by full support services including parts, maintenance, […]

The Guyana Industrial Training Centre (GITC) on Thursday officially launched its 60th anniversary celebrations, marking six decades of technical and vocational training and its contribution to national development. The ceremony brought together Government officials, educators, staff, alumni, and trainees as the institution reflected on its legacy and […]

The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), through the Guyana Early Warning System (EWS), has seized some 222 cans of suspected Tetrahydrocannabi-nol (THC)-infused beverages that were intercepted at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on March 18, 2026. The products were reportedly concealed inside storage tote bins among clothing, paper bags, and […]

The Court of Appeal has rejected an “extraordinary” claim put forward by a Guyanese sex offender, who had only been in Ireland for two weeks before he falsely imprisoned and raped an 18-year-old woman. The convicted man claimed his trial was unfair because he had to withdraw claims he was of previous good character. In The post Irish court rejects […]