Guyana

– modern tunnel-ventilated pens commissioned as government deepens technology-driven farming THE Government of Guyana’s state-of-the-art tunnel-ventilated poultry pens project at Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara was commissioned on Wednesday, marking another milestone in the country’s agricultural transformation, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) […]

– programme aims to equip young people with labour-market skills amid growing economic opportunities THE Board of Industrial Training (BIT) is set to expand its skills development programmes to benefit an additional 2,000 Guyanese by the end of 2026, as the Government continues its investment in preparing young people for employment, entrepreneurship and […]

– Prime Minister says as five Commissioners of Title, six Magistrates sworn in to strengthen justice delivery PRIME Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Wednesday reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to preserving an independent, adequately resourced and efficient judiciary, describing it as a cornerstone of democracy, as he swore in five new […]

– President Ali receives credentials from new Peruvian Ambassador PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali received the Letters of Credence of Peru’s newly accredited Ambassador to Guyana, His Excellency Enri Tica, on Wednesday, as both countries indicated their intention to strengthen bilateral co-operation in areas including climate action, energy, food security and […]

– two-storey facility to accommodate over 100 vendors as government pushes nation-wide, market-modernisation programme THE sod was turned on Wednesday for the construction of a new $388 million market at Buxton, East Coast Demerara, marking the beginning of a project aimed at revitalising commerce in the village and providing modern facilities for […]

– World Youth Skills Day forum highlights training, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in growing economy THE Government of Guyana is intensifying efforts to equip young people with the skills required to take advantage of emerging employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, as the country continues to experience rapid economic growth and […]

– public urged to report neglected billboards, posters and banners MINISTER of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, has warned that businesses and organisations which fail to remove advertising materials after events are contributing to the defacement of communities and undermining the Government’s nationwide beautification efforts. The minister said the […]

–rejects attack on President Ali by Azruddin ATTORNEY General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, has dismissed allegations of corruption, abuse of office and unexplained wealth levelled against President Dr. Irfaan Ali over his privately owned farm. He argued that United States-sanctioned and criminally indicted Opposition Leader Azruddin […]

– Housing Ministers inspect several locations across the capital THE Government’s drive to modernise and enhance Georgetown continued on Wednesday as Minister of Housing, Collin Croal and Minister within the Ministry, Vanessa Benn, inspected several locations across the capital where beautification and infrastructural improvement projects are being […]

– upgraded public spaces, better accessibility welcomed by residents, vendors and commuters THE government’s efforts to modernise the capital through improved public infrastructure and increased accessibility, and greener and more welcoming spaces continues, with Georgetown’s ongoing urban renewal programme reaching another milestone with the […]

One week after a shooting incident in Vigilance, East Coast Demerara (ECD), which left two persons dead, another man who was shot on Monday evening in a similar fashion has succumbed. Shawn Edwards reportedly died while receiving medical attention at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Tuesday. Based on reports, Edwards was found lying face […]

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is moving to strengthen its regulatory framework for drone operations, as authorities move to finalise new regulations while completing successful tests of beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights. This was disclosed by Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Director General, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Egbert […]

Eighteen teacher trainees from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) were on Monday equipped with essential fire safety and emergency preparedness skills during a comprehensive training session conducted by the Guyana Fire Service (GFS). They were lectured on procedures to follow in the event of a fire; responding to the discovery of suspicious items […]

Police are investigating a fatal industrial incident which occurred on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, about 14:30h at Morwa Backdam, Cuyuni River, resulting in the death of Dillon Tobin, a serviceman of Manawarin Village, Moruca, North West District (NWD). Preliminary investigations revealed that a 47-year-old excavator operator was operating a Doosan 225 […]

Forty-two-year-old Orlanzo Webster, a Police Sergeant of ‘B’ Field, Sophia, Greater Georgetown, was granted $150,000 bail on an assault charge on Tuesday. Police stated that the charge stemmed from an incident involving a 40-year-old female Special Constable from ‘B’ Field, Sophia, Greater Georgetown, on Saturday, October 8, 2025. Webster, however, […]