Guyana

-President Ali says, underscores growing investor interest reflects confidence in country’s future   PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali recently said that Guyana has moved from being a country with untapped potential to one that is now attracting global attention, with investors and international stakeholders increasingly seeking opportunities in the country’s […]

-PM Mottley outlines coordinated measures to cut freight, fuel, food costs -leaders say ferry initiative, shared policies aimed at easing inflation   CARICOM Heads of Government have agreed to strengthen regional collaboration in an effort to ease the rising cost of living across the Caribbean, with Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley outlining a series […]

-contractor details, project costs, timelines, scope of works to be publicly displayed   THE Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has begun implementing its transparency policy for public infrastructural projects, with details on contractors, project costs, timelines and the scope of works to be displayed at construction sites.   This […]

-says government to enhance oversight with digital compliance system   THE government is moving to further strengthen oversight of Guyana’s local-content framework through increased monitoring and the introduction of a digital compliance system, as it seeks to ensure oil companies and their contractors continue to meet their obligations under the […]

FROM local communities to the global stage, a diverse group of young leaders from Thailand is helping shape conversations on public policy, climate action, inclusion, indigenous rights, disability access, and youth well-being.   Nearly 400 youth recently participated in a national dialogue which marked the 80th year of Thailand’s membership of the United […]

THREE men are now dead after they were involved in separate accidents that occurred in Georgetown and on the West Coast of Demerara, as concerns about the irresponsible use of the country’s roads continue to grow. According to the police, an accident at the corners of Camp and New Market Streets claimed the life of

THE Government of Guyana will make the complete primary and secondary school curriculum available online through the Guyana Digital School from the start of the new school term in September.   This announcement was made by Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, during the recent release of the 2026 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results, where

ECONOME V provided a platform for young entrepreneurs, professionals, and SMEs to access the knowledge, resources, and networks they need to succeed, especially in a time when Guyana is experiencing unprecedented economic growth and opportunities.   What began as a humble podcast called ‘Common Cent$,’ with a vision to ignite entrepreneurial ambition […]

THE Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWMP) Programme recently presented consolidated data from its eight years of implementation along with the preliminary results of the biodiversity component of the programme.   The findings were recently released during an event held at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) boardroom. The event provided an […]

A 32-year-old driver from Timehri North, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was taken into custody on Saturday after being found in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition at Sherima, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). Based on reports received, the suspect, who was driving a motor lorry, was intercepted by police ranks during an operation at Sherima and The […]

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has airlifted core relief supplies to support affected communities in Venezuela following the devastating earthquake on June 24, 2026, which caused widespread damage and urgent humanitarian needs. “For families dealing with the aftermath of an earthquake, whether and when they receive initial assistance […]

Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall on Tuesday met with the newly elected Executive Council of the Guyana Bar Association (GBA) as work advances on amending the Legal Practitioners Act to hold members of the profession more accountable. According to a statement from the AG Chambers, the two sides “discussed the The post AG, […]

More than a week after a fatal accident involving a police officer at the intersection of Macaw Road and Lamaha Street, Georgetown, the police reported on Sunday that the cop involved is under close arrest. The accident, which took place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, has led to the death of 38-year-old Kevin London of The post Cop under close arrest for […]

The Agriculture Ministry on Saturday announced that it has received the first shipment of 300 pregnant heifers under the Government of Guyana’s national herd expansion programme aimed at increasing the country’s cattle population and strengthening the livestock industry. The programme provides for the procurement of 1,000 pregnant heifers from Brazil to […]

A pedestrian lost his life on Saturday after he was struck while attempting to cross the De Kinderen Public Road, West Coast Demerara (WCD). The deceased man has been identified as thirty-six-year-old Kempton Forrester of De Kinderen Housing Scheme, WCD. Based on reports received, a motorcar bearing registration number PSS 3141, which was at the The post […]