Guyana

–President Ali hails Guyana’s rise on global stage, economic growth as nation ushers in 56th Republic Anniversary with dazzling cultural, military spectacle ON the eve of Guyana’s 56th Republic Anniversary, the nation stood poised between reflection and celebration, as President, Dr Irfaan Ali declared that the country is now “strong, secure, […]

-eyes Middle East financing to power food transformation, enhance productive capacity PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali says Guyana is deliberately partnering with top global firms and is courting Middle Eastern investors to accelerate development of a modern, export-ready food ecosystem.   Speaking last week at the opening of the 2026 Energy Conference and Supply […]

–Urges shift beyond remittances to co-investment, skills transfer, deeper collaboration as Republic Anniversary observed in New York GUYANA’S transformation story is incomplete without its diaspora and the relationship must move beyond remittances to co-investment partnerships, Ambassador Michael Brotherson declared on Sunday as he addressed an […]

-says history, international laws are on Guyana’s side ahead of oral hearings in border controversy case   PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed Guyana’s steadfast commitment to defending its territorial integrity, insisting that history and international law clearly support the country’s position in the long-running border controversy with […]

UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the key role science has in international governance of artificial intelligence during an event on Friday, held on the margins of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India.   “Guided by science, we can transform AI from a source of uncertainty into a reliable engine for the Sustainable Development

TWO foreign nationals are in custody following the discovery of two 12-gauge shotguns in their possession while in the vicinity of Parika, East Bank Essequibo, the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has disclosed.   According to a press release, on Saturday, February 21, 2026, CANU Officers, acting on information received, conducted an operation in the […]

THE Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends warm Republic Day greetings to all Guyanese at home and in the Diaspora as our nation proudly commemorates its 56th Anniversary as a Republic.   On February 23, 1970, Guyana became a Co-operative Republic, transitioning from the British Monarchy as its Head of State and affirming our sovereignty.  

February 23 represents nation’s journey to full sovereignty, self determination   ON this proud occasion of Guyana’s 56th Republic Anniversary, the People’s Progressive Party extends heartfelt greetings to all Guyanese at home and in the diaspora.   February 23rd stands as a powerful reminder of our nation’s journey to full sovereignty and self […]

A 16-year-old Haitian boy has been talking about how he was lured into working for a criminal gang but then threatened with death when he said he would not fight against the police.   Joseph is one of an increasing number of children who are joining gangs in Haiti, a Caribbean island nation which is

PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali on Saturday positioned the newly established Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation as a cornerstone of Guyana’s push to strengthen national competitiveness, accelerate infrastructural delivery and optimise the country’s energy and water assets in a rapidly expanding economy.   Speaking at the commissioning of the Five Miles […]

Diversity is not a fault line in Guyana’s story; it is the foundation on which the nation stands. It is not a source of separation, but the defining strength of a people forged through struggle, sacrifice and shared destiny. That was the central message delivered by Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh on Sunday evening at The post “Diversity does not […]

President Dr Irfaan Ali has extended congratulations to the people and Government of St Lucia on the occasion of the island nation’s 47th Independence Anniversary. In a statement on Sunday, President Ali said, “On behalf of the Government and People of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and on my own behalf, I extend warmest congratulations The post […]

Joshua Brown, 26, also known as “Black Bai” or “Uncle Big Head,” is being sought in connection with the murder of 30-year-old Fendel Trotman. The incident occurred last Sunday at a construction site along the Meten-Meer-Zorg Public Road, West Coast Demerara (WCD). Trotman, popularly known as “Johnny” or “Rasta Man” of Anna Catherina, was […]

A man from Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni) was fined $200,000 after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol. At the same time, his breath alcohol levels exceeded the legal limit. The matter was heard on Friday before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir. In the first case, 25-year-old Alexis De Camp of Byderabo Road, Bartica, The post […]

Nearly five years after the battered body of a homeless man was discovered in the tray of a truck at Kaieteur News newspaper’s compound, two security guards accused of his murder have been committed to stand trial in the High Court. Senior Magistrate Leron Daly on Thursday, ruled that a prima facie case had been The post Security guards to face judge, […]