Guyana

–reveals security concerns no longer dominating discussions   CONCERNS about security are no longer dominating discussions among Guyanese living overseas, with questions now centred on investment, home ownership, and participation in the country’s rapid transformation, according to President Dr. Irfaan Ali during a diaspora engagement in Canada. […]

—Ministers dispatched by President Ali as more than 20 persons displaced ON the instructions of President, Dr Irfaan Ali, Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat and Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond travelled to Apaiqua Landing along the Mazaruni River in Region Seven on Saturday to meet with residents affected by a devastating fire which

—Gov’t says long-running initiative, which was advertised to ‘all’ Guyanese, paused to do further verification, checks The following is the full text of the statement by Minister of Public Works, the Hon Bishop Juan A Edghill “THE Government of Guyana, over the last several months, engaged in a public pre-qualification process for small […]

FOR decades, the bustling corridors of Bourda and Stabroek markets have not only been places of trade, but spaces where mothers worked tirelessly to provide for their families, often against tremendous odds. This Mothers’ Day, several women vendors reflected on the sacrifices, challenges, and joys that come with raising children while earning a living in

By Bebi Shafeah Oosman IN a heart-felt gesture just ahead of Mother’s Day, a lease agreement was officially handed over to Amrita Singh, a single mother of four, paving the way for the construction of a new home under President, Dr Irfaan Ali’s Men on Mission (MoM) initiative. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Saturday

THE People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) continues to engage directly with citizens, as Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo will hold another major public-day event at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), on Monday. He and other Cabinet members will meet directly with the public starting at 10:00hrs. This initiative is part of the PPP/C […]

DEMERARA Distillers Limited (DDL) on Saturday announced the arrival of the first shipment of high-yielding breeding cattle from the United States of America for its US$30 million dairy project at Moblissa along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. The shipment, comprising 89 pregnant heifers, landed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport at approximately […]

By Bebi Shafeah Oosman TWO houses were completely destroyed by a mid-morning fire on Friday at Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje, Berbice, leaving two families displaced and counting millions in losses. The fire reportedly began at the home of Jeffrey Fraser before quickly spreading to the neighbouring property owned by Phulmattie Madramootoo. According to […]

THE Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) launched 12 informative booklets under its “The Truth about Drugs Series” to educate citizens on the lasting effects of substance and alcohol abuse. The initiative forms part of the government’s ongoing drug awareness campaign aimed at ensuring citizens remain informed, stay in control, and protect their future. […]

TWENTY-seven-year-old Keno Lampkin, also known as “Cuz” and “Coues”, was on Wednesday sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for the fatal stabbing of Kevin Seraphim following a Demerara High Court trial that concluded on March 17, 2026. In determining the sentence, Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh applied the established sentencing methodology by […]

A firearm was reportedly discovered after a motorcyclist allegedly lost control at Bourda, Georgetown, on Friday evening. Information indicates that a Police rank stationed at the Bourda Market Police Outpost observed a male on a motorcycle proceeding north along Orange Walk, in breach of the one-way traffic system. The rank reportedly attempted to stop […]

The Government on Saturday announced that a decision has been taken to suspend the awarding of contracts for small contractors undertaking projects valued at $15 million and under so that further verifications and checks could be conducted. According to the Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, the Government over the last several months engaged in […]

The Tourism, Industry and Commerce Ministry is moving toward adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance customer service delivery in Guyana. This was according to Subject Minister Susan Rodrigues when she appeared on the Guyana Dialogue Show on Thursday evening, where she was asked about how youths are being involved in technology and social media and […]

Two individuals were taken into custody on Friday following the discovery of over 45 kilograms (kg) of cocaine and an illegal firearm during an operation conducted by the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) in Berbice. According to reports, agents acting on information received conducted an intelligence-led operation at a property in Springlands, Corriverton, […]

Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, performing the function of President, attended a reception on Friday evening to commemorate the 81st Victory Day Anniversary of the Second World War at the Russian Embassy in Georgetown. The PM, during his address to the gathering, honoured the memory of those who gave their lives during the The post […]