Guyana

–driven by teacher’s relentless push for access and achievement For the very first time in the school’s history, 44 out of 57 pupils sat to take the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) examination at Baramita Primary School on Tuesday, making it the largest batch from Baramita and out of the satellite villages. For years, the

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has formally written to CARICOM Chairman and Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Terrance Michael Drew, raising “grave concern” over what he described as a troubling development involving Venezuela’s territorial claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region. In the correspondence dated April 28, 2026, President Ali flagged the public […]

-Education Minister extends well wishes MORE than 15,000 students across Guyana are today beginning the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), with Minister of Education Sonia Parag extending well wishes ahead of the two-day exam. Minister Parag, in a video message on the eve of the exams, extended well wishes to candidates and urged them to

–Bloc reaffirms “unequivocal support” for member state, backs ICJ process THE Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has issued a firm statement cautioning against the use of regional engagements to advance Venezuela’s claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region, reinforcing its longstanding support for Guyana’s sovereignty. In a statement dated April 28, 2026, […]

THE United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and rattled the global economy. Here are some analyst reactions to the news:

-urges holistic workplace standards to protect workers’ mental, physical well-being   THE importance of strengthening psychosocial safety alongside general workplace protections in keeping with Guyana’s ongoing transformation were among the main points highlighted by Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, as he opened the Occupational […]

-online platforms will expand access, reduce corruption, boost accountability MINISTER of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira has noted that the government’s digital transformation agenda is accelerating rapidly to remove long-standing barriers to public services, improve transparency and strengthen accountability. The minister made this […]

THE Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is inviting bids for a series of major market infrastructure projects across Regions Three and Four, signaling continued efforts to modernise public vending spaces and improve conditions for vendors and consumers. According to an official invitation for bids, the projects include the rehabilitation […]

–to deliver modern, expanded care THE Dorothy Bailey Health Centre in Georgetown is set for a comprehensive overhaul as part of the government’s wider push to modernise primary healthcare facilities across Guyana. The project will see the complete demolition of the existing structure and the construction of a new, modern facility designed to deliver an

HEALTH Minister Dr. Frank Anthony, on Tuesday, told the court that during the 2020 national recount, he verified that the figures recorded on official Statements of Recount matched what was displayed and entered into tabulation systems. He was at the time giving evidence in the ongoing elections fraud trial. Testifying before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith

The Government will soon roll out a nationwide community outreach programme to identify ideal areas for its co-investment initiative in care centres, Human Services and Social Security, Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud has announced. The Government is prepared to offer targeted tax incentives and other forms of support to individuals interested in establishing […]

Four men from the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), appeared before Magistrate Tariq Mohamed at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where they were fined or had matters adjourned following multiple traffic and alcohol-related charges. In the first case, Monte Williams, a 39-year-old miner of Charity, Essequibo Coast, was charged […]

The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (GM&CC) have set a May 11 deadline for the removal and relocation of vendors operating at a key city monument site, with immediate action to be taken against unauthorised sellers as they move to enforce previously announced plans. The decision was taken at a statutory meeting on Monday, where The post May 11 […]

An 18-year-old male is in Police custody following the discovery of cannabis and cocaine during an operation at the Charity Old Market, Essequibo Coast, on Tuesday. Police said the operation was carried out at about 11:00h on Tuesday, after ranks acted on information received. During the exercise, officers observed the unemployed resident of Charity Village […]

As Guyana joins the global community in observing World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Mark Phillips has urged employers to prioritise workers’ wellbeing by respecting work-life balance and fostering healthy psychosocial work environments. He made the call on Tuesday during the opening ceremony of the Occupational Safety and […]