Guyana

THE process to select a contractor to salvage the sunken MV Barima will continue beyond Friday’s deadline for Expressions of Interest (EOI), with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips saying the submissions must first be evaluated before a contractor is selected and negotiations begin. The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) had invited […]

— Cane Grove farmers to get alternative farmland MINISTER of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, announced that the government will clear up to five acres of farmland for every farmer in Nabaclis. The commitment was made during an outreach on Friday, following concerns raised by residents during a recent meeting with President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. […]

EARLIER this year, recognised local veterinarian Dr Steve Surujbally urged dog owners along Guyana’s coastal communities to vaccinate their pets as soon as possible, following a worrying increase in cases of canine distemper.   Providing a general update at his Durbana Square office on Friday, Dr Surujbally confirmed that there is a marked decline in

DEVELOPMENT is happening in all areas across Guyana, and at the heart of it is training of personnel. Through the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), tourism stakeholders are taking hold of opportunities to enhance their skills, services and product offerings to take the tourism sector forward.   Recently, the GTA through Harobed Training, facilitated two […]

-encouraged to return after completing studies to help build country   THE Chinese Embassy in Guyana hosted the 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship Award Ceremony, celebrating this year’s scholarship recipients as they prepare to begin their studies in China.   The top recipients for this year are Ronetta Taquasha Cort, and Sasha Latanya Bentham. For […]

–at ‘Girl Stand Up’ Conference APPROXIMATELY 80 girls, aged 14 to 17, are now better equipped to identify and respond to sexual assault following a two-day “Girl Stand Up” Conference at the Watooka House in Linden. Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack, SC, addressed the girls via Zoom at the conference’s opening on Wednesday,

TWO hundred and fifteen children of Guyana Police Force (GPF) members were recognised on Friday for their academic achievements at the Force’s Annual Bursary Awards ceremony, as they prepare to transition from primary to secondary education. The ceremony, held on August 14, 2026, was conducted under the theme “Investing in Education, Inspiring […]

By Bebi Shafeah Oosman FOR more than a decade, a woman from Black Bush Polder has been quietly building a livelihood through livestock farming, turning her dedication to the work into a growing small business with the continued support of agricultural services provided through the Ministry of Agriculture. Youwattie Hardatt, popularly known as “Meena,” of

Dear Editor, HANA K Mohamed’s letter, “You cannot ‘outreach’ your way out of a national tragedy,” is built around a politically convenient proposition: that the government suddenly dispatched ministers across Guyana and revived presidential outreaches to distract attention from the MV Barima tragedy. There is one rather serious problem with that […]

Dear Editor, MR Mohamed, I have listened to your recent commentary on Dr. Paul Cheong and GuySuCo with a mixture of disappointment and disbelief. The office of Leader of the Opposition carries with it a duty that extends beyond politics. It demands integrity, discipline, and a commitment to truth. It requires one to offer constructive

A 65-year-old pensioner of Johanna Cecilia, Essequibo Coast, has been charged with the rape of a child under 16 years. Krishn Mohan Persaud, also known as “Uncle Mike,” appeared at the Charity Magistrate’s Court on Monday where the charge was read to him before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabiar. Persaud was charged under Section 10(3) of the The post […]

…NDIA moves to stabilise structure The Agriculture Ministry on Wednesday evening said that it was taking steps to stabilise a koker at Schoonord after a fishing boat reportedly came loose and pressed against the structure, resulting in the displacement of one of its doors. Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha and National Drainage and Irrigation […]

Young people across Guyana and the Caribbean have been urged to play a greater role in shaping policies and decisions that affect their lives, as the region observes International Youth Day 2026 under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”. In a message marking International Youth Day on Wednesday, Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the […]

Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall has rejected claims that the Government’s recent outreach activities are intended to distract from the MV Barima tragedy, maintaining that such engagements are an integral part of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)’s grassroots political work. Nandlall made the remarks during his weekly programme, […]

Residents of Supenaam and Good Hope, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), are set to benefit from approximately 7600 to 7700 metres of new drains under the Government’s Model Village Initiative. Minister within the Housing Ministry, Vanessa Benn, presented residents with a proposal for the development of the community, based on assessments […]