Guyana

— says one road fatality is already too many Traffic Chief, Mahendra Singh, is calling for a national re-orientation in the way electric motorcycles are used on Guyana’s roadways, as fatalities involving the vehicles continue to rise. Speaking on the issue, Singh stressed that even a single road death is unacceptable, noting that the increasing

–Says President putting Guyana and its people first President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s recent statement that the “status quo cannot remain” in Cuba are necessary act of strategic diplomacy amid regional uncertainties, former Member of Parliament (MP) Jermaine Figueira has explained. In a letter, the former MP unequivocally defended the President, asserting: […]

India’s army delivers tangible humanitarian aid to nations in need SIMILAR to the humanitarian activities conducted by the local Guyana Defence Force (GDF), the Indian Army’s services extend beyond serving and protecting with military might to delivering humanitarian assistance when called upon by nations in need. The Guyana Chronicle was part of a […]

The Court of Appeal on Tuesday declined to grant an urgent stay of the ongoing extradition proceedings involving United States-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, but said it will deliver its ruling in the matter on March 17. The father-and-son duo had approached the appellate court seeking an order to halt the

By Frederick Halley GUYANA-BORN umpire, Daniel Singh, who now resides in Canada, is the latest candidate who will soon be participating in the revived and much vaunted West Indies Cricket Umpires Association (WICUA) Exchange Programme. Singh’s participation was approved by the Executive Committee of the Canada Cricket Umpires Association (CCUA) and he […]

GUYANA is preparing to usher in a new phase of development, as President Dr. Irfaan Ali recently emphasised plans to utilise the nation’s energy resources to expand non-oil industries and areas, ranging from bauxite, manufacturing to information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure. The President made those remarks in a video posted on his […]

PHYSICAL works on the new US$35 million Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge at Linden, Region 10, have reached 97 per cent completion, bringing the long-anticipated crossing closer to commissioning. The update was provided to Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, after a targeted assessment visit to the project site last Friday. During the visit, the minister […]

– more than 3,500 traffic offences recorded last week THE Guyana Police Force Traffic Department recorded 3,523 traffic-related offences across the country between March 1 and March 7, 2026, with speeding accounting for the overwhelming majority of violations. According to statistics released by the department, 1,334 drivers were cited for speeding, […]

WITH farmers confronting more frequent dry spells and other erratic weather patterns, the Government of Guyana has been promoting more climate-smart techniques across several agriculture sectors, with a particular focus on rice farming. Addressing the recently concluded he 39th Session of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)’s […]

–research findings can be used to inform national coastal management strategies, serve as a model for evaluating mangrove restoration efforts, university says UNIVERSITY of Guyana Senior Lecturer, Dr Mark Ram, has recently completed his PhD in marine ecology after undertaking a rigorous four-year academic journey pursuing a landmark research project which […]

…calls for end to violence against women In observance of International Women’s Day 2026, under the theme “Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls,” the Office of the First Lady on Sunday hosted a walk through Georgetown. Hundreds of women participated in the initiative, creating a sea of purple as they moved through The post “Hope is […]

Thousands of passengers and businesses that rely on Guyana’s river and coastal transport system are set to benefit from a major rehabilitation initiative targeting three key vessels. The works are valued at more than $440 million and will reduce travel time along several critical routes. According to a DPI report, the MV Ma Lisha, MV The post Over $440M […]

The trial of Andrew Seegobin for the murder of Ramanand Mingo commenced on Monday at the Berbice Assizes before Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty. A jury was empanelled to hear the matter and State Counsel Marisa Edwards, who is prosecuting the case, told the court that the State intends to call 15 witnesses, including several community residents, The post […]

Drivers who operate motor vehicles without having their physical driver’s licence in their possession risk being ticketed, traffic ranks have warned. The caution was issued during the ‘Road Safety and You’ programme hosted by the Chairman of the Guyana National Road Safety Council, Earl Lambert, who was joined by members of the Guyana Police Force […]

A 29-year-old labourer was discovered chopped to death at his Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) home early Monday morning following an alleged dispute with a man known to him. Dead is Herbert Hartman of Tuschen New Scheme, EBE. Reports indicate that the incident occurred sometime between 20:30h on Sunday and 06:00h on Monday. Police said The post Tuschen […]