Guyana

—says investment signals confidence in Region Seven’s future   PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Friday commissioned the new facility now housing Citizens Bank in the township of Bartica, describing the investment as a strong vote of confidence in the future of Region Seven and Guyana’s expanding economy. Addressing the opening ceremony, the President said […]

—Bypass road planned as temporary solution while four-lane highway to Parika advances THE Government is moving to develop approximately 11,000 housing lots in Region Three by the end of 2027 as it seeks to clear the growing backlog of applicants awaiting houselots in the region. This announcement was made by Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo during his

MORE than 40,000 residents of the Grove/Diamond community are expected to benefit from the newly commissioned Diamond Recreational Park, which was officially opened as part of efforts to enhance recreation, health and community engagement. Speaking at the opening ceremony on Friday, First Lady Arya Ali said the facility was a key initiative under the […]

—Finance Minister reaffirms government’s commitment to business-sector growth as Development Bank to help SMEs scale, graduate into formal financial system SENIOR Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, on Friday assured members of the business community that the government remains committed to creating […]

–to ‘keep wealth, opportunities in Guyanese hands’   PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has unveiled plans for the creation of a national mining company that would bring together large, medium and small-scale miners in a move aimed at ensuring Guyanese benefit more directly from the country’s mineral wealth. The proposal, announced during the commissioning […]

A 22-year-old operator of Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, has been granted bail after being charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Gorshome Edwards of Lot 822, Zeelugt, appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Friday, June 19, 2026. Edwards was charged with Possession of Narcotics for the […]

MORE than 3,000 residents of Whitewater Village in Region One are set to benefit from improved electricity following the government’s investment in a solar grid. The grid is powering key public facilities in the community. The renewable energy project currently supplies electricity to 20 buildings, including schools, the village health facility, churches, […]

HUNDREDS of Region Three residents on Friday turned out at the National Track and Field Centre at Leonora, West Coast Demerara, to have long-standing concerns addressed during another public-day outreach led by Vice-president Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. The outreach saw the Vice President joined by several Cabinet ministers and representatives from government […]

– as gov’t prioritises early healthcare interventions JUST over 90 per cent of primary school pupils across Guyana have been screened under a national health initiative to identify health concerns early and improve long-term outcomes for children. The update was provided by Cardiologist and Senior Health Adviser, Dr Mahendra Carpen, during his […]

—says collaboration, strategic alliances critical to helping local companies scale, meet  demands of Guyana’s rapidly expanding economy PRESIDENT of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith, has welcomed the newly launched joint venture between local company Dragonfly Solutions Group and Altomaxx Offshore, describing it as an […]

…instructs that proposed Bill to be sent to Select Committee Following criticism over the proposed legislation that seeks to establish a National Sex Offender Database that would be disclosed to the public, President Dr Irfaan Ali has intervened and asked that the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill be sent to the Parliamentary Select Committee with the The […]

The retrial of Krishna Tulapersaud, also known as Krishna Tulerpersaud, commenced on Wednesday before Justice Simone Morris at the Berbice High Court. Tulapersaud is indicted on two counts of sexual activity with a child family member. The first count alleges that the offence was committed during the month of February 2013, while the second count The post […]

Cargojet Airways Ltd is set to begin operations in Guyana on Friday, introducing a weekly non-scheduled air cargo service under a partnership with DHL Express USA. The development follows earlier discussions between President Dr Irfaan Ali and Cargojet executives in Canada. Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar met with representatives of DHL, […]

A 43-year-old electrician of Culvert City, Lethem, Central Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), has been fined $300,000 after pleading guilty to trespassing on the Lethem Aerodrome runway, in contravention of Section 83(1) of the Civil Aviation Act. Lennard Pompey appeared on Tuesday before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem […]

Twenty-five-year-old Kumar Persaud, a labourer from Annandale New Scheme, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was on Tuesday charged and remanded to prison on armed robbery and damage to property charges. Persaud was arrested on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, for allegedly robbing a 30-year-old man from Mon Repos, ECD, which occurred on May 27, 2026. He appeared The post […]