Guyana

—Dr Singh pushes back on opposition narrative during BBC World Questions —counters claims that Guyanese are not benefitting from oil wealth; points to record economic growth, job creation, expanding opportunities. SENIOR Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, pushed back against claims that Guyanese are […]

—Says thousands of vacancies registered over past five years MINISTER of Labour and Manpower Planning, attorney-at-law Keoma Griffith, is encouraging Guyanese seeking employment to take advantage of the government’s job bank, noting that thousands of vacancies have been registered through the system over the past five years. Speaking on the Starting […]

—more than 3,000 Guyanese expected to receive Agreements of Sale and titles in coming months RECEIVING his first house lot is more than just owning land for Ronel Hinchley; it is the start of a future he hopes to build for his son. Hinchley, one of the beneficiaries of the Hogstyte Housing Development in Black

FIFTH form students across Guyana will, for the first time, be able to access and pursue their driver theory curriculum through the national digital school platform, allowing them to graduate secondary school equipped with essential knowledge on road safety and responsible road use. According to a statement from the Ministry of Education, the initiative […]

—prison official says as regional conference set to support sector transformation GUYANA is transitioning from a traditional prison system to a modern corrections-focused model aimed at rehabilitation and inmate welfare, according to Assistant Director of Prisons (Operations), Deoraj Gyandat. Speaking during a recent interview with Radio Eve Leary, […]

— Finance Minister urges expanded lending tools, greater investment in climate-resilient infrastructure SENIOR Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has urged the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to expand and tailor its lending instruments to better address the unique vulnerabilities faced by […]

A MAN will be spending the next 20 years behind bars after being sentenced for the 2023 murder of his neighbour in Kitty, Georgetown. George Moses of Lamaha Street, Newtown, Kitty, Georgetown, received the sentence from Justice Gino Persaud at the High Court in Demerara. Moses expressed remorse to the victim’s family, apologising for the

ECONOMIST Richard Rambarran has welcomed the recent staging of BBC World Questions in Guyana, describing the forum as an important step toward encouraging deeper policy discussions and greater public engagement on national issues. The international programme was recorded last week at Pegasus Corporate Suites in Georgetown and featured a panel discussion […]

RESIDENTS of Sub-district Two, Region 10, can soon expect expanded healthcare services at the Kwakwani District Hospital, including the introduction of surgical procedures, as the facility continues to benefit from significant upgrades in infrastructure, equipment, and staffing. The developments were discussed during the 2025 Regional Health Review and […]

  I TOOK a short break from work life in Guyana to spend the latter half of Ramadan with family and friends in Toronto. In these last days of the month, Muslims observe the Night of Power, which the Quran describes as “better than a thousand months,” with prayers, supplications and deep reflection. I had

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF), along with the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) and the Regional Security System (RSS), has committed to further strengthening cooperation in professional military education and training, particularly in support of the continued development of non-commissioned officers across the region. This […]

– as Govt continues to modernise healthcare in Guyana The Ministry of Health handed over six ambulances to support the operations of the country’s newly commissioned regional hospitals on Friday. The ambulances will serve the Lima Regional Hospital (Region Two), De Kinderen Regional Hospital (Region Three), Diamond Regional Hospital (Region Four), […]

The Guyanese-branded UMAMI premium sauces and condiments have entered the Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) market through a strategic distribution partnership with Massy Distribution, marking a significant step in the company’s Caribbean expansion. Under the arrangement, Massy Distribution will distribute UMAMI’s range of sauces across T&T through its […]

– contractors urged to speed up works ahead of May-June rainy season Ongoing infrastructure works in Phase Three of the Wales Housing Development, West Bank Demerara (WBD), are expected to be completed by the end of May, according to Housing Minister Collin Croal. Minister Croal made this announcement during a visit to several areas of The post […]

– underscores rising harassment, online abuse & robust backing to secure women’s full political participation Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud called for stronger political support for women’s participation and leadership within political parties, while also addressing the rising harassment, social media abuse, and […]