Guyana

— to improve access to almost 500 mining properties, forestry concessions THE Government is advancing construction of a permanent 109-metre modular steel bridge across the Puruni River in Region Seven, replacing the existing pontoon crossing as part of a wider push to improve critical infrastructure supporting Guyana’s mining and forestry sectors. The […]

–gov’t cites human rights safeguards GUYANA has concluded a migration co-operation framework with the United States under which the country will accept a limited number of vetted, skilled individuals with no criminal record through the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Assisted Voluntary Return Programme, the Government of Guyana […]

— Human Services Ministry to expand services in riverain communities; child protection, social service officers for Kwakwani MORE than $246 million has been invested in the riverain communities of Kimbia and Wiruni since 2020, as the Government continues efforts to expand infrastructure, economic opportunities and access to essential services across the […]

— billions in infrastructural, agricultural and business investments driving Region Six transformation By Bebi Shafeah Oosman BERBICE is being positioned to become a major agriculture, trade, logistics and investment hub as the government continues to roll out billions of dollars in infrastructure, agricultural development and business-support initiatives […]

— August arrivals climb 5.6%; year-to-date figures up 11% GUYANA is projected to welcome more than 500,000 visitors by the end of 2026, as the country continues to record growth in visitor arrivals, according to the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce. The Ministry announced on Friday that Guyana welcomed 48,582 visitors in August 2026,

— residents to have easier access to pension, public assistance, disability services THE community of Kwakwani in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice) will soon have its own Child Protection and Probation Officers, bringing critical social services closer to residents who currently depend on officers travelling from Linden. Minister of Human Services […]

SCENES from the final night at Whirlwind Village at the National Exhibition Centre, Sophia, as the Amerindian Arts, Craft and Cuisine Exhibition comes to a close. This year’s exhibition is being held under the theme, “Observing Our Cultural Heritage During Our Diamond Jubilee: Honouring Our Traditions, Culture and Contributions,” celebrating the rich […]

YOUNG parliamentarians gathered virtually on Thursday, September 3, 2026, for the 19th Regional Youth Parliament which formed part of the 48th Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas and the Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. Under the umbrella Conference theme of “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” this […]

— says failure to address key issues raises questions about decision-making ATTORNEY General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has questioned whether the opposition would be capable of making the decisions required to govern Guyana, pointing to the outcome of the recent meeting between A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and We Invest

DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack’s bid to have Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif removed from the Haresh Singh murder proceedings involving three of the four accused men has been rejected. The judge ruled that her earlier decision to sever the trials did not amount to prejudging the accused. The three accused are Joel Gittens, called

A Guyanese national was allegedly gunned down in Cayenne, French Guiana, on Wednesday after gunmen opened fire in the area where he was reportedly renting an apartment. The dead man has been identified as 23-year-old Andrew Nathaniel James, formerly of Victoria Village, East Coast Demerara (ECD). While information about the shooting remains sketchy, Guyana […]

– as rapid growth, increased waste putting pressure on existing system The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) is examining the need for more frequent garbage collections in sections across the capital city, as population growth and increased waste generation place greater pressure on the existing system. The issue was raised during a recent […]

Lieutenant Colonel Eon Murray, attached to the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), has completed the United Kingdom’s (UK) Advanced Command and Staff Course (ACSC) Number Twenty-Nine at the UK Defence Academy. The 46-week ACSC is a postgraduate programme that prepares military officers and civilian participants for senior appointments within the defence and […]

Housing Minister and Parliamentary Representative for Region One (Barima-Waini) Collin Croal, on Saturday handed over a tractor valued at $6 million to the Big Creek Community Development Council (CDC). The tractor was handed over on behalf of the Government as part of ongoing efforts to support communities across the country. Croal during the handing over […]

– as new surgery staff, digital X-Ray & oxygen plant installed at facility Residents of Mahdia Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) are now better served at the Mahdia Hospital after a number of improvements have been made there, according to Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony. “We have 14 doctors at the Mahdia Hospital, including a surgeon and The post […]