Guyana

–IMF acknowledges, traces path to progress GUYANA’S economic transformation was built on decades of reform and institution-building that began long before oil, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its 2026 Article IV report, concluded by the Executive Board this week. The Fund again recognised Guyana as the only one of the 37 countries in

–inspects T&HD Goods Wharf, MARAD, MV Ma Lisha MEMBERS of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the MV Barima tragedy on Thursday conducted the first in a series of scheduled site visits, inspecting facilities at the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) Goods Wharf in Kingston, Georgetown, as part of their ongoing work. They visited several

–says non-oil economy up 14 per cent, unemployment more than halved as economy’s prospects remain ‘highly favourable’ GUYANA’S economy continues to expand at one of the fastest rates in the world, and the gains are broad-based and reaching ordinary households, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its 2026 Article IV report, concluded by […]

-Minister Rodrigues calls for expansion of offerings, working formula for all Caribbean nations   WHAT will it take for the Caribbean tourism industry to compete, adapt, and thrive over the next decade, while also continuing to grow sustainably, inclusively and smartly?   This was the question asked during the ministerial panel discussion for ministers of

THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) has said that Deputy Commissioner of Police Fizal Karimbaksh has been sent on leave pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of rape and threatening behaviour made against him. Following receipt of the report, Commissioner of Police, Dr Clifton Hicken, established a team to conduct a thorough investigation into

RAISING awareness for breast cancer, First Lady Mrs. Arya Ali joined Impressions and Ignite News in the unveiling of the recently transformed ‘I Love Guyana’ sign, in Kingston Georgetown. This was done under the theme, ‘Make your mark in support of breast cancer awareness.’   Delivering the feature address, Mrs. Ali stated that as we

Head of the Guyana Police Force’s Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), Deputy Commissioner of Police Fizal Karimbaksh, has been sent on leave pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of rape and threatening behaviour levelled against him by a female rank. This was confirmed by the Police Force in a statement on Thursday. SOCU The post […]

MOTORISTS along the West Coast of Demerara (WCD) now have another 3.6 kilometres of roadway between Leonora and Stewartville, as work moves ahead on the alternative route to take pressure off the WCD corridor. The Special Projects Unit (SPU) of the Ministry of Public Works completed the upgrade. It is one section of the wider

–within first half of 2026 GUYANA’S non-oil export sector posted strong growth in the first half of 2026, with earnings up 24.6 percent to US$1,146 million compared with the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Mid-Year Report 2026. The result shows that the economy’s expansion reaches well beyond oil and that

-Guyana tackling narcotics shipments through INTERPOL, U.S. Marshals Service partnerships, Minister Walrond says   GUYANA is strengthening co-operation with international law-enforcement partners as authorities intensify efforts to disrupt transnational criminal organisations using the country as a route for moving narcotics to destinations in Africa and […]

-Agriculture Minister says growing support is driving plans to expand initiative nationwide   WITH more shoppers continuing to show their support and more vendors seeking to be a part of the initiative, the Government’s Farmers Market is gaining momentum as the Ministry of Agriculture seeks to provide consumers with access to produce at lower prices

A 24-year-old Venezuelan national was arrested on Thursday after Police allegedly found 11.2 grams (g) of cannabis in his possession during a mobile patrol at Hima Top Main Road, Matthews Ridge, North West District, Region One (Barima-Waini). According to Police, the discovery was made at about 11:30h on October 8, 2026, when ranks intercepted an The post […]

Guyana’s installed renewable energy capacity has increased by 623 per cent since 2019, with further expansion expected by 2031, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has disclosed, as he called for greater regional collaboration on long-term energy planning. Phillips made the remarks during a Ministerial Dialogue at the 11th Latin American and […]

A taxi driver, his wife, and three children were rendered homeless after a fire of unknown origin destroyed their home at Block E, Plum Park, Sophia, Greater Georgetown, on Thursday. According to the Guyana Fire Service, firefighters responded to reports of a house on fire at the location. A water tender and water carrier from The post 5 homeless after […]

Elroy Lawrie, 20, a Police Constable of Regional Police Division Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), was granted bail on Wednesday on several traffic-related offences. Lawrie was charged with driving an uninsured and uncertified motor vehicle while he was not the holder of a valid driver’s licence. The charges stemmed from an incident on Monday along the Reliance […]