Guyana

–as Region Six set to become oil and gas training hub By Bebi Shafeah Oosman PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali on Saturday commissioned the US$120 million Guyana Technical Training College Inc (GTTCI) at Port Mourant, underscoring the central role of young people, particularly women, in building a world-class technical training ecosystem to support the country’s […]

THE streets of Georgetown burst into a vibrant spectacle of colour, rhythm and youthful pride on Saturday as learners and educators from across the country took centre stage in the Children’s Mashramani Road Parade 2026. From dazzling costumes inspired by Guyana’s rich cultural heritage to energetic dance routines pulsing with soca and steelpan rhythms, […]

GOVERNMENT has moved to operationalise a raft of fiscal incentives and tax-relief measures after Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, successfully piloted the Fiscal Enactments (Amendment) Bill 2026 through the National Assembly, following the conclusion of consideration of estimates of expenditure […]

—President Ali highlights solar savings, stronger healthcare and expanding infrastructure WITH close to $1 billion invested in renewable energy across Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) over the past few years, President Dr Irfaan Ali has said Bartica is undergoing a deliberate transformation into a dynamic regional hub where development is both “visible […]

—CTVET says expanding programmes critical to meeting projected demand for 140,000 skilled workers within four years GUYANA’S workforce continues to grow and evolve across sectors and the area of skills training is no different, says Director of the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), Patrick Chinedu Onwuzirike. Speaking […]

THE government has secured parliamentary approval for $18.8 billion in advances from the Contingency Fund, with the resources having already been deployed in the latter part of 2025 to fast-track developmental works and key social initiatives across Guyana. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, […]

AGRICULTURAL development in Region 10 is set to receive a major boost under the 2026 National Budget, beginning with the refurbishment of the Regional Agriculture Office and several other key initiatives. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, outlined the planned investments while responding to agriculture-related […]

—Almost 500 Agreements of Sale signed as CH&PA fast-tracks titles and advances $30B housing drive in Berbice FOLLOWING the passage of Budget 2026, the Ministry of Housing has intensified its regional outreach in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), delivering services and advancing home ownership processing for hundreds of residents over the weekend. […]

—With research focusing on strengthening Guyana’s offshore oil and gas safety laws GUYANESE scholar Taymara Jagmohan has officially added a doctorate to her list of accomplishments after being conferred with a PhD from the University of Aberdeen; a challenging but rewarding culmination of years of research, resilience and determination. Her doctoral […]

—New Region Two hub to deliver passports, registrar and digital services closer to residents   MINISTER within the Ministry of Public Works, Madanlall Ramraj, on Saturday visited the newly constructed Government Services Centre at Cotton Field, Region Two, as the facility is moved closer to completion. The centre forms part of the government’s broader […]

– as House clears $2.8B for Georgetown Restoration Initiative Works to enhance the capital city will continue this year with some $2 billion set aside in Budget 2026 for the rehabilitation of the Stabroek Market and Bourda Green, as well as the enhancement of avenues throughout the city and other major locations. This sum was The post Major upgrades for […]

The nation’s rapid economic rise must be matched by a relentless evolution in law enforcement, according to Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond, who delivered remarks on the opening day of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Annual Officers’ Conference on Wednesday. Walrond made it clear that “business as usual” is no longer an option for a The post […]

The Guyana Gold Board (GGB) has increased its cash pay-out limit from $1.5 million to $6 million, and is preparing to roll out mobile gold purchasing units in key mining districts as part of efforts to improve services to miners and strengthen compliance in the sector. Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat made the disclosure during The post Cash cap […]

A 33-year-old construction worker from Cumberland, East Canje Berbice, and a 34-year-old labourer from Gatetroy, Berbice River, were arrested after 24.9 pounds (lbs) of ganja were found in the vicinity of the Cumberland Koker, East Canje Berbice, in the early hours of Thursday. Police stated that the cannabis was discovered at about 00:26h on Thursday The […]

President Ali, in addressing the backlog in firearm licence applications, related that the current system is unsustainable, with hundreds of appeals clogging the process daily. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces was at the time speaking at the Guyana Police Force (GPF)’s annual Officers’ Conference, where he further stated, “Every day, people […]