Guyana

– President Ali says, reaffirms gov’t commitment to economic transformation that delivers lasting benefits to all Guyanese Framing Guyana’s oil wealth as a collective patrimony that must be converted into tangible improvements in people’s lives, President Dr. Irfaan Ali reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that the country’s rapid […]

– President Ali urges citizens to build better homes, communities President Dr Irfaan Ali has called on citizens to deepen their faith, embrace daily sacrifice and take personal responsibility for peace in their homes, communities and the wider world. Speaking during Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the Leonora Masjid, President Ali underscored the centrality of […]

  President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said that Guyana is facing a defining test as the country undergoes rapid economic expansion, warning that wealth alone cannot determine the success of national development. The Head of State made these remarks during a recent service during which he noted that the country has entered a new phase

  – Health Minister says fellowship programme and advanced systems will strengthen national healthcare capacity Guyana is being positioned as a regional training hub for robotic surgery as the government continues efforts to expand advanced healthcare services and build local medical capacity. This is according to Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, […]

– Guyana to host major regional asset recovery and CFATF training initiatives later this year GUYANA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism measures as a high-level delegation participates in the 62nd Plenary and Working Group Meetings of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force […]

THE Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) extends warm congratulations to the Governments of Barbados and Guyana on their landmark decision to permit citizens of both countries to travel using national identification cards beginning 1st July 2026. The initiative represents an important and practical step toward deeper regional integration and a more […]

– focused on Police Reform and Democratic Policing THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) has strengthened its international policing partnerships and reform agenda following participation in the United States Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), a high-level professional exchange initiative aimed at enhancing leadership […]

POLICE in Regional Division #9 are investigating an alleged armed robbery at a business establishment in Lethem that has left one suspect dead, another in custody, and a third still at large, following a reported exchange of gunfire with law enforcement on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 14:00hrs on May 26, 2026, at a

THE Sugar Association of the Caribbean (SAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to modernising the regional sugar industry, advancing climate resilience, and strengthening intra-regional trade integration following its 177th Board of Directors Meeting held last week in Barbados. A key outcome of the meeting was the re-election of Chairman Mac McLachlan, a move […]

A 29-year-old woman is dead and two other persons are injured following a late-night collision on the Sarah Johanna Access Road, East Bank Demerara, which occurred on Sunday at approximately 22:40hrs. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash. Dead is Lisa Blackman, 29, of Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara, who was

Two teenagers, ages 19 and 17, are among three young men taken into custody for the murder of 69-year-old Mohammed Shaheed, known as “Fizul” and “Artist”, from Parker Street, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD). The incident reportedly took place between Saturday, May 16, 2026, at about 21:00h and Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at about 13:00h. The post […]

…reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty, territorial integrity As the International Court of Justice (ICJ) deliberates on its decision regarding the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, the Caribbean Community (Caricom) has reaffirmed that this judicial process is the proper means of resolving decades-long controversy between the two […]

…as AG leads delegation to 62 CFATF Plenary and Working Group meetings in T&T Guyana is urging the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) to introduce continuous training and education within the judiciaries across the region in order to strengthen their understanding of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism […]

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), a multinational energy giant, has filed an application with Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) for authorisation to proceed with the development of the Haimara discovery in the Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana. This would be the ninth discovery to be developed by the ExxonMobil-led consortium. XOM is the […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday conducted separate outreach activities in Regions One (Barima-Waini) and Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community engagement and build positive relationships with residents and youths. In Region One, ranks attached to the Port Kaituma Police Station, Sub-Division Two, participated in […]