Guyana

–President Ali says, touts country’s strategic location for storage, trade GUYANA has begun engaging stakeholders to examine proactive responses to potential disruptions to global trade and the energy markets, amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.   This is according to President Dr Irfaan Ali, who, on Monday, warned that escalating tensions in […]

–Resident Coordinator highlights progress at ERC observance, urges continued collective action against discrimination amid emerging digital threats   GUYANA’S progress in combatting racism and promoting social harmony has been recognised by United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator Jean Njeri Kamau.   On Monday, the Ethnic Relations Commission(ERC) […]

–Hanoman questions Azruddin’s choice of registered ‘obstetrician-gynaecologist’ for checkup that led to dengue diagnosis   THE extradition proceedings involving US-indicted businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed have been delayed once again, as Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman on Monday accepted a medical certificate submitted by the […]

-flooding pressures mount as coastal, riverain communities record high rainfall levels   GUYANESE across the country are being asked to take continued precautions in the face of heavy rain that the Hydrometeorological Service says could last for the rest of the week ahead.   Giving a detailed breakdown of the current weather patterns via a

UNITED States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, recently concluded a memorable visit to Guyana’s Shell Beach Protected Area, experiencing first-hand the region’s natural beauty and rich coastal biodiversity.   During the visit, she toured the Shell Beach campsite, engaged with youth camp participants and rangers, and learned how satellite telemetry […]

…baby born same night father dies A family from Haslington south, East Coast Demerara, is demanding answers after a 30-year-old man died under disputed circumstances while in police custody, just around the same time his girlfriend gave birth to their first child. Dead is Otis “Jah Jah” Jordan, a construction worker and block maker of The post Family […]

THE World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday called on countries to step up action to end tuberculosis (TB) – one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers – by expanding access to new diagnostic tools that can help save lives.   TB is caused by bacteria that most often affects the lungs.  Every day, over 3,300

-as part of efforts to strengthen Guyana’s mass-casualty capacity   GUYANA’S emergency response systems are being strengthened through a new mass-casualty management training programme in collaboration with international agencies to enhance preparedness.   This is being done through a collaborative initiative with the United States Air Force’s […]

THE Caribbean Community is moving to send humanitarian supplies to Cuba, following a decision taken at its most recent heads of government meeting.   The move comes following the announcement at the conclusion of the recent conference of Heads of Government, which was made by CARICOM Chairman and Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis,

-entrepreneurs, creatives to be recognised for shaping Guyana’s business landscape BUSINESS in Guyana is advancing as rapidly as other sectors, with higher investment numbers and new ventures in previously unexplored areas. A major contributor to this success has been the rise in educational and collaborative ventures and seminars.   Among the leading […]

The Health Ministry on Tuesday, strengthened its commitment to child and youth health care through its nationwide school health system with the receipt of Starlink units from the Mount Sinai Health System. The handing over ceremony, held at the Ministry’s headquarters on Brickdam, brought together health officials and international partners who are […]

Guyana on Tuesday officially launched its first locally developed aromatic rice variety, with Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha declaring that the new ‘Guymati’ GRDB-19 strain has the potential to significantly boost farmers’ earnings by tapping into lucrative international markets where prices can reach as high as US$1,200 per tonne. At the […]

Guyana is supporting Zimbabwe’s bid for a nonpermanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the period 2027-2028. This is according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued on Monday, following a visit from Foreign Minister of Zimbabwe, Professor Amon Murwira. The Zimbabwean Foreign […]

As the government moves to regulate street vending along the country’s roadways, it plans to open plazas for small businesses along the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara (ECD). This is according to President Dr Irfaan Ali, who said on Monday, that “we have to build a more orderly system of growth and development.” The post Areas identified along […]