Guyana

The following is the full text of a statement from Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy in response to Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index: “I have taken note of the recent false assertions made by Reporters Without Borders regarding the state of media freedom in Guyana and unequivocally reject

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced a new $3 billion investment to support rice farmers, as the government intensifies consultations to determine how best to deliver the assistance. Speaking at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre during a meeting with rice farmers from across the country, President Ali said the funds will be tailored

Guyana continues to gain regional recognition for its commitment to sustainable and community-led tourism, with Toka Village (Inni Lodge), Region 9, being named the winner of the Community-Based Tourism Award at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Sustainable Tourism Awards 2026. According to the CTO, the award recognises the strength of […]

– light rail, larger buses among options under active consideration PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has signalled a major shift in the country’s transportation strategy, stating that the government is actively examining the development of a modern mass transit system to complement the rapidly expanding road network. The Head of State made this known at a

GUYANA’S education transformation agenda is set to expand further in 2027 with the introduction of a national numeracy assessment aimed at strengthening Mathematics performance from the primary level, Education Minister Sonia Parag has announced. The disclosure was made on Wednesday during a visit to Diamond/Grove Primary School, where the Minister […]

THE Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning, on Wednesday, launched its flagship Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Village and Job Fair 2026, bringing together government, private sector, and job seekers along Main Street for a two-day event centred on workplace safety and well-being. Delivering the feature address at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, […]

GUYANA is expected to remain the principal engine of economic expansion in the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean in 2026, with growth projected at 16.3 percent, according to updated regional forecasts released by the United Nations’ Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The latest Economic Forecast shows that the subregion […]

– modernises operations with high-capacity Heidelberg GTO 52 machine THE Guyana National Newspapers Limited (GNNL) has increased commercial production power with the addition of a Heidelberg GTO 52, a multicoloured printing press, valued at around $12 million. In turn, this investment will increase commercial income at the company. During a visit to the […]

– distribution exercise ongoing and will continue in coming months THE Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has clarified that a total of 59 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) have so far received garbage compactor trucks under its national solid waste management programme, correcting earlier reports that misstated the figure. The […]

THE Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has launched a new digital initiative aimed at strengthening public engagement and improving service delivery, with the introduction of a virtual assistant named “FRENO.” Minister Vindhya Persaud announced that the tool will begin reaching out to citizens via WhatsApp to collect feedback on the […]

– highlights tech barriers despite system growth Over 6000 persons have utilised the Housing Ministry’s Single Window System since the programme was launched, but there have been challenges with digital literacy – both among applicants and key agencies – which continue to hinder the system’s full potential. Housing Minister Collin Croal made this […]

The Government of Guyana, through the Local Government and Regional Development Ministry, on Tuesday distributed 10 garbage compactor trucks to Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) along the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara, Region Four (Demerara–Mahaica). This forms part of the ongoing nationwide rollout to strengthen solid waste management […]

The United Kingdom’s newly appointed High Commissioner to Guyana, Joseph Fisher, has signalled a strong intent to advance bilateral relations, stating that he is “committed to further strengthening the modern partnership between the United Kingdom and Guyana”. Fisher made the remarks shortly after arriving in Georgetown, where he has already begun […]

The Government is moving to strengthen the oversight of public spending across Guyana with the rollout of a centralised monitoring dashboard designed to track national projects in real time, reducing the need for costly field inspections while improving accountability in remote and hard-to-reach regions. This was according to Public Service Government […]

Khemadatt Persaud, a businessman accused of chopping a woman multiple times about her body during a violent confrontation at a Berbice wash bay, is to stand trial in the Berbice High Court soon for attempted murder, following a ruling at the Whim Magistrate’s Court. The ruling was handed down on Monday by Magistrate Tuanna Hardy, The post Businessman to […]