Guyana

YOUNG people in hinterland communities can now complete processes online that once required travelling long distances or leaving their community altogether, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said, as he pointed to the expansion of information and communications technology (ICT) hubs as one of the more consequential shifts in Indigenous […]

— new facility to accommodate 145 vendors, boost economic activities across Region Three DEVELOPMENT in Region Three continues to gather pace, with the sod now turned for a new $1.5 billion market at Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, alongside vendors and community members, turned the […]

GUYANA and Qatar are deepening bilateral co-operation in agriculture by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance agricultural technology and promote more sustainable and innovative farming practices. The agreement was signed on Wednesday by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Hugh Hilton Todd, and Qatar’s Minister of […]

— says WIN driven by ‘selfish, narrow interests,’ lacks governing capacity; describes PNCR as ‘shadow’ of former self SENIOR Government Adviser on Aviation, Lenox Shuman, says he does not believe any political party other than the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is currently capable of governing Guyana. He made the remarks while sharply […]

TRUCK operators using the Parika–Supenaam route are expected to see relief by early next week, as construction of a temporary diversion jetty at the Parika Stelling nears completion. Minister of Public Works Madanlall Ramraj inspected the works on Friday. In a statement posted to his official social-media page, Minister Ramraj revealed that the project is

THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) wishes to clarify reports appearing in sections of the media concerning the destruction of documents referenced during testimony in the ongoing committal proceedings involving the Mohameds. During his testimony, Senior Superintendent Prem Narine produced and tendered the relevant official records required for the proceedings. […]

MORAIKOBAI, Region Five, is being positioned as a sustainable tourism destination, with several initiatives being advanced to create jobs and strengthen the community’s economy. Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa Benn, and British High Commissioner to Guyana, Joseph Fisher, on Saturday visited the community to assess several development […]

JOEL Lynch has always had an interest in music, doing some drumming back when he started to follow his love. He is now an accomplished singer, making his own music and distributing it on all music platforms. He has been travelling back and forth between here and the US for over 20 years and started

— Chairman says improved access driving business, investment activities across communities DEVELOPMENT across the Best/Klein Pouderoyen Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) is becoming increasingly visible, with new roads, schools and other infrastructure improving access while encouraging greater business and investment activities. NDC Chairman Umesh […]

WITHIN one year, Guyana has accelerated its transition from paper records and processes towards the broader digitalisation of public services. At the centre of that transformation is Ministry of the Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation led by Minister Zulfikar Ally. He has been driving reforms designed to change how citizens access […]

Some 35.4 kilograms (kg) of cannabis and a sum of Guyanese currency were reportedly found during a Police operation on Wednesday evening at Five Mile, Ituni Road, Upper Demerara River, Region 10. The discovery has led to the arrest of a 40-year-old resident of Siberia Mines, Upper Demerara River. According to reports received, Police observed The post […]

– as Commission receives low submissions Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall says that the Constitution Reform Commission (CRC) may have to look at new ways to generate public interest in the process that aims to review Guyana’s constitution, given the low submission of recommendations so far. Back in July, the Commission The […]

– as corn & coconut production increased by over 300% in last 5 years Guyana’s agriculture sector has recorded significant growth across most areas over the past five years, with increased production in crops, livestock and emerging value chains contributing to the country’s push for greater food security and reduced dependence on imports. […]

The Muslim Youth Organisation of Guyana (MYO) will host the Grand Finals of the National Qaseeda Competition 2026 on Saturday, September 12, at the MYO Complex, Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, from 18:30h. The Grand Finals represent the culmination of an initiative aimed at reviving the rich tradition of Qaseeda singing in Guyana and contributing to the The […]

Senior Minister within the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has highlighted significant improvements in Guyana’s financial sector, noting a sharp decline in non-performing loans alongside substantial growth in credit to the Private Sector. He made the disclosures while addressing a UK Export Finance (UKEF) Private […]