Guyana

…calls for public-private investment to modernise Caribbean ports President Dr Irfaan Ali has called for greater public-private investment to modernise ports across the Caribbean, pointing to ageing infrastructure, limited cargo-handling capacity and inadequate navigational depth as major constraints on regional shipping. He made the remarks while […]

President Dr Irfaan Ali has confirmed that the Government is examining options to secure additional electricity generation capacity, including proposals for power ships, as demand on the national grid continues to rise beyond the system’s ability to supply. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Shipping […]

Construction of a one-kilometre reinforced concrete road in Bamboo Creek Village, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), is approximately 30 per cent complete, with 50 residents employed under the Government’s Community Participation Model. The Public Works Ministry, in a social media post, said the project commenced on October 1, 2026, and is scheduled for […]

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has taken a swipe at Culture, Youth and Sport Minister Charles Ramson Jr over his recent criticism of businesses for their level of support for Mashramani. In a statement on Monday, the PSC said early planning, clear sponsorship opportunities, transparent use of funds and fair access for small vendors could The post […]

A 34-year-old labourer was on Monday remanded to prison after being charged with the attempted murder of a New Amsterdam vendor, who was allegedly struck with a glass bottle and chopped to the head during an attack in August. Ravindra Samaroo, of Ogleton Dam, Angoys Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Matthias at the The post […]

Public Utilities Minister Deodat Indar has warned that the Caribbean’s maritime reputation is at risk from the illicit operations of “dark fleets”- vessels linked to the movement of weapons, sanctioned oil and human smuggling—urging regional nations to unite to stamp out these activities before they further undermine the integrity of their shipping […]

Sixteen ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) have begun a 12-week Junior All Arms Ordnance Course aimed at strengthening their ability to manage military stores and ensure accountability in the use of resources. The course, conducted by the GDF Training Corps, covers Government Store Regulations, Material Regulations, storekeeping procedures, accounting […]

A nine-year-old boy escaped through a window of his burning home at Kilcoy Squatting Area, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), on Sunday evening, but his 45-year-old father perished despite desperate attempts by his younger brother to rescue him from the flames. Dead is Tansingh Rampersaud, whose charred remains were discovered after […]

…14 farmers join drive to cut costs, boost earnings A rice-duck farming initiative that generated $300,000 in net profit from a single acre is set for expansion across Guyana, with Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha pledging Government support to farmers willing to adopt the integrated system. The initiative combines rice cultivation with duck […]

Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud has called on families to strengthen communication, take reports of abuse seriously and speak out against wrongdoing as Guyana grapples with a series of incidents involving the deaths of children. Persaud made the appeal on Friday while addressing residents of Moraikobai Village, Region Five […]