Guyana

–regional court finds no actual or apparent bias in Minister Walrond’s issuance of ATP — separate opinion concludes Azruddin Mohamed cannot rely on political attacks to establish bias after provoking similar exchanges himself The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has cleared the way for extradition proceedings against Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed […]

PRIME Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, has assured that the three men charged in connection with the MV Barima tragedy are continuing to receive psychosocial support, noting that they remain registered as survivors of the maritime disaster despite the criminal proceedings against them. The Prime Minister made this disclosure during Tuesday’s […]

MEMBER of Parliament, Lenox Shuman, believes the newly passed Guyana Development Bank Bill will mark a turning point for Indigenous communities by expanding access to financing and creating greater opportunities for entrepreneurship and economic participation. Shuman made this known while giving his contribution and throwing his support behind the bill […]

THE Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Florida National Guard have strengthened security co-operation through a Subject Matter Expert Exchange focused on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), an initiative expected to support Guyana’s military modernisation and enhance its capacity for national security and disaster response. The recent engagement allowed […]

THE Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will, today, host a virtual stakeholder engagement session on its reformed School-Based Assessment (SBA) Framework, as the regional examining body moves to strengthen assessment integrity and respond to challenges posed by the growing use of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The Ministry of Education has […]

– US$1.78M to support laboratory upgrades, disease surveillance and emergency preparedness THE Ministry of Health has signed a Service Delivery Agreement with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) to advance the implementation of the Guyana One Health Project, strengthening the country’s capacity to prevent, detect […]

– Regional energy professionals gain firsthand look at 4MWp facility under GUYSOL programme APPROXIMATELY 60 regional energy professionals attending the 2026 Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) Engineering and Procurement Conference and Exhibition received a firsthand look at Guyana’s expanding renewable energy infrastructure […]

– discussions focus on export-ready products, strategic financing and stronger Guyana–UK economic ties THE Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) and the British High Commission have explored opportunities to strengthen investment, expand trade and support strategic development projects, as Guyana continues to position itself as an increasingly […]

THE passage of the Guyana Development Bank Bill in the National Assembly on Monday has been met with optimism from entrepreneurs, who believe the legislation will reshape access to financing and create new opportunities for business expansion. The landmark legislation paves the way for eligible small business owners to access loans of up to $3

OVER 65 students from five technical and vocational institutions have completed the inaugural Tertiary Entrepreneurship Award Programme, an initiative designed to equip young Guyanese with the knowledge and skills needed to establish and grow successful businesses. The programme, implemented by the Small Business Bureau (SBB), in collaboration with the […]

Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall has accused the Parliamentary Opposition of exploiting the MV Barima tragedy for political gain, saying its members appear more concerned with blaming the Government than supporting those affected by the incident. “They have exploited people’s anger, they have exploited people’s trauma, […]

The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) has launched its inaugural Energy Champions Awards, opening nominations to businesses of all sizes across Guyana in recognition of efforts to promote sustainable energy and environmental practices. The initiative seeks to recognise businesses that are making measurable progress through the adoption of renewable energy […]

The Agriculture Ministry has urged farmers to take early measures to protect crops, livestock and water supplies, as meteorological forecasts indicate that El Niño conditions are expected to develop in the coming weeks. In a video advisory issued on its social media platforms, the Ministry warned that the anticipated weather pattern could result in […]

A two-vehicle collision along the Goedverwaghting Railway Embankment Road, East Coast Demerara, in the wee hours of Wednesday has left a 28-year-old man dead. The deceased man has been identified as Emmanuel Paul, also called “Manie Suru”, from Sixth Street, Alberttown, Georgetown. Based on reports received, Paul was driving along the Goedverwaghting […]

…calls for stronger partnerships to improve public safety Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken has emphasised the importance of collaboration among law enforcement agencies, public institutions, civil society and communities in addressing security challenges, stating that effective policing cannot be achieved in isolation. Speaking on the theme of effective […]