Guyana

—with El Niño, housing boom, expanding commercial sector driving surge in consumption –power generation to reach  280.3MW by month’s end, stay beyond peak demand     MINISTER of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar has said that the government is pursuing measures on both the supply and demand sides of the electricity system. He made

–emphasises there was unanimity among all seven judges CARIBBEAN Court of Justice (CCJ) President, Justice Winston Anderson, has rejected allegations that he sought to influence the outcome of cases before the regional court. He was specifically addressing claims arising from the court’s July 29 judgement, which dismissed an appeal by Guyanese […]

–engages VP Jagdeo on contributing to nation’s progress ANOTHER key People’s National Congress-Reform (PNC-R) figure in Georgetown, Wayne Maison, on Friday, publicly signalled support for the governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), announcing that he had met with Vice President and PPP General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. “Today, I, […]

THE ferry service between Suriname and Guyana can be continued. The sailing ban for the MV Canawaima was lifted following a re-inspection on August 13, 2026. Canawaima Ferry Service (CFS) Inc. and Canawaima Management Company (CMC) NV reported that the ferry has been re-inspected and is cleared to sail again. This resolves the interruption of

THE Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has rejected claims that a Coast Guard rank injured while carrying out operational duties along Guyana’s western border was not adequately supported, saying the serviceman received medical treatment and continues to receive physical and psychological care.   In a statement, the GDF said the assertions being circulated […]

  A SPECIAL Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) investigation into the alleged fraudulent issuance of driver’s licences at the Springlands Licensing and Certifying Office has intensified, with investigators seizing cash, competence certificates and official records and placing a police sergeant attached to the office under close arrest.   The development came […]

–AG Nandlall says, emphasises consultations are targetting cleaner, safer and more organised neighbourhoods THE government’s Model Village initiative is aimed at transforming communities across Guyana by improving infrastructure, public spaces, safety and the overall quality of life of residents, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil […]

THE government has welcomed Banks DIH Limited’s announcement of a suggested retail price of $100 for its 500ml Rainforest Waters, as efforts continue to make bottled water more affordable and improve access to drinking water for consumers. Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, in a social media post, said the company had issued

-identified as Guyana’s longest known dialysis patient DEFYING all odds and after enduring the hardest fight of his life, 54-year-old Colvin Luthers died on Thursday, 10 years after being diagnosed with end stage renal failure.   Following his death, doctors told his relatives that he was the longest known patient on dialysis in Guyana, according

  COMPTON Peters, a native of Karasabai Village, Region Nine, (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) has lauded government’s intervention in developing the village.   He told the Guyana Chronicle recently that people are returning to the village to live and work due to its rapid development. Within recent times many of those who had left for the

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 […]