Guyana

-warns of consequences for breaches and violations     VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday convened a meeting with a number of ministers, as well as all Permanent Secretaries, Regional Executive Officers, accounting officers of key semi-autonomous agencies, and other officials at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The meeting focused on a number […]

INVESTMENT co-operation topped the agenda as President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, touched down in Doha on Sunday (September 6) for the start of a three-day State Visit to Qatar. Over the coming days, the president is slated to hold a series of high-level engagements to expand Guyana’s economic partnerships in the Gulf region. President Ali

-GPL says, highlights US$800M investment in new transmission and distribution infrastructure   THE Guyana Power and Light (GPL) says the country currently has sufficient generation capacity to meet electricity demand, but the overloaded distribution network is contributing to power outages being experienced by customers across the country. Speaking to […]

–as prosecution makes full disclosure THE murder case against three Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) employees who were charged over the sinking of the MV Barima is moving towards its next major procedural stage, with paper committal proceedings set for November 16. The date was fixed on Monday when the matter came up before Magistrate

–rejects claims of presidential directive over his involvement in extradition case SENIOR Superintendent of Police Prem Narine, head of the Guyana Police Force’s Special Branch Unit, told the court on Monday that intelligence in his possession has led him to regard US-indicted Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed as both a threat to society and a national

-engages residents on roads, drainage, sanitation, recreation   ON-the-ground engagements and the views of Guyanese continue to fuel development, most recently on Saturday when Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand conducted a community walkthrough in Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara. The visit, which saw significant […]

–highlights increase in safety risks due to construction boom, urges cultural change THE Guyana Power and Light (GPL) has raised serious concerns about public safety around its electrical network, disclosing that at least two people have died so far this year after coming into contact with live lines. Speaking at a press conference on Monday,

-upgrades target stronger screening and greater efficiency STEPS to modernise Guyana’s aviation sector continue to take shape as the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) rolls out its newest line-up of security upgrades, aimed at strengthening screening and improving efficiency across the facility. In an update issued over the weekend, Systems […]

SERVICE starts with the provision of good systems that place beneficiaries in a better position than they were before. This is the premise on which an inter-ministry outreach to the community of Kaneville and surrounding communities was recently held. On Sunday, the Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, together with the

  WHERE many may opt to work within an office setting, there are those who prefer to work with their hands. This is where the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning steps in, working towards ensuring Guyanese are skilled, empowered and employed across various fields. Recently, the ministry highlighted two individuals who are pursuing the

As works on the first section of the Linden to Lethem Road Project near completion, the Guyana Government is already moving towards the next phase with the signing of a contract to advance the Mabura Hill to Kurupukari section. This was revealed by Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill, during the recent two-day Cabinet Outreach led The post Linden to Lethem […]

… “we never see an improvement like this” – fisherman Fisherfolk at Sheet Anchor, East Canje, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), are poised to benefit from an $80 million landing facility that will provide improved mooring, security and other amenities once ongoing revetment works at the site are completed. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha […]

Dear Editor, I am very ‘up-to-date’ as regards Opposition Leader, United States sanctioned and indicated Azruddin Mohamed’s presence near President Irfan Ali’s private Leonora home.” And as well know, it was not his presence as such, but the ‘heavily’ tinted and armoured vehicle and a drone, allegedly being flown in forbidden proximity of the […]

…champions indigenous youth in environmental protection Reah Henry of Parakese, Santa Rosa, Moruca, was crowned Miss Region One Amerindian Heritage 2026 following a six-delegate competition that celebrated Indigenous culture, traditional knowledge and youth advocacy. The pageant was held on Saturday evening at the Mabaruma Settlement Ground, Region One […]

A 36-year-old Georgetown man was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court #2 in connection with an alleged attempted robbery under arms. Naipaul Basdeoram, of David Street, Kitty, Georgetown, was charged with attempt to commit a felony, “robbery under arms”, contrary to Section 36 of the Criminal Law (Offences) […]