Guyana

–President Ali says, highlights need to convert energy into higher-value commodities PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has underscored the central role of technology in safeguarding and expanding Guyana’s energy gains, noting that the country’s continued success will depend on decisive investment and the adoption of advanced systems. The Head of State was at […]

THE Government of Guyana has launched a centralis ed online platform for public procurement opportunities, a move officials say will significantly strengthen transparency, fairness, and equal access to government contracts nationwide. The new Government Procurement Opportunities Website, developed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board […]

EXXONMOBIL has announced its commitment of US$100 million to a new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiative in Guyana. Describing it as a “transformational” investment in the country’s human capital and long term development, President Dr. Ali on Monday said the funding will support a central pillar of the government’s […]

–Attorney-General says court decision removes major barrier to the matter THE High Court on Tuesday dismissed the bulk of a constitutional challenge filed by businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, a ruling that Attorney-General Anil Nandlall, SC, says effectively reopens the way for extradition proceedings against the pair to […]

—GEA Head reports; highlights Guyana to continue expanding renewable energy push MORE than a year after commissioning two hydropower plants in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), the head of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), Dr. Mahender Sharma, is reporting significant fuel savings, noting that more than 17,000 drums of diesel were saved since they […]

–IDB Country Representative says, underscores importance of balancing sustainable development and conservation of forests –highlights more than 30 women trained to operate solar farms   GUYANA is “one of the most compelling nature capitals in the world,” Country Representative of IDB in Guyana, Lorena Salazar, recently stated as she underscored the […]

GUYANA’S capacity to detect and analyse dangerous synthetic drugs has received a significant boost following a high-level forensic training exchange hosted in the United States, as regional and international partners intensify efforts to combat the growing threat of fentanyl and other synthetic narcotics across the Caribbean. The initiative, coordinated […]

–Chairman warns fragmentation deepens vulnerability –Secretary-General notes global shocks testing resilience CHAIRMAN of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Dr. Terrence Drew, has noted that the community stands at a decisive hour as mounting global shocks threaten the stability and development of small states […]

THE Ministry of Natural Resources on Tuesday pushed back against claims published in a February 24, 2026, Kaieteur News article, asserting that information about Guyana’s oil reserves is being withheld from the public, and said the report misinterpreted ExxonMobil’s shareholder disclosures. In a statement issued to clarify the matter, the ministry said […]

THE Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, on Tuesday met with vendors slated for relocation to facilitate the ongoing road widening project in ‘B’ Field, Sophia. The official relocation exercise is scheduled to take place tomorrow, February 25, 2026. In this initial phase, ten vendors who currently ply their trade between Dennis Street and

– suspect in Police custody A 60-year-old father of four was on Sunday evening stabbed to death during a confrontation at First Avenue, La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara (WBD). The dead man has been identified as Indae Ramotar, a welder also of La Parfaite Harmonie, WBD. According to reports, the attack took place at The post La Parfaite Harmonie […]

A Corentyne cane harvester was found dead on Monday, one day after he allegedly stabbed his wife during a domestic dispute at their Number 76 Housing Scheme, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) home. The injured woman remains hospitalised in stable condition. It was reported that on Sunday, 47-year-old Olive Thompson, a Government part-time worker of Lot […]

The Board of Directors of Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc on Tuesday conducted an on-site visit at the Guyana National Control Centre (GNCC) to gain a first-hand view of the progress being made at the facility. The visit was led by the Team Leader of the Executive Management Committee, Kesh Nandlall, who, along with The post Works progressing on US$18.65M […]

Efforts to address congestion around the busy Sunday market in Ruimveldt, Georgetown, were highlighted during the televised programme “Road Safety and You”, where traffic officials outlined measures being implemented to restore order and improve traffic flow. Speaking on the programme hosted by Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Earl […]

Despite calls by the Government to enforce removal notices against squatters occupying land within the Ogle flight zone on the East Coast of Demerara – warning that the area is a protected reserve critical to aviation safety – squatters continue to occupy the area. The land lies between the airstrip and the Cummings Lodge Housing The post Squatters […]