Guyana

—President Ali says, highlights Guyana’s move to become regional energy, trade hub amid global crises   PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has outlined an ambitious strategy to turn Guyana into a regional anchor of energy and fertiliser security, as the world grapples with severe disruptions to oil, gas and agricultural input supplies triggered by the closure

RESIDENTS of St Cuthbert’s Mission along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway are already seeing major improvements in their daily life following the completion of a $196 million road project, a development that is expected to significantly enhance transportation, agriculture, and tourism in the Region Four Amerindian community.   The newly completed road now […]

US-SANCTIONED businessmen, Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed, through a US-based attorney, have again tried to undermine the ongoing extradition proceedings against them by now accusing US Ambassador to Guyana Nicole D. Theriot of overstepping diplomatic boundaries.   The letter comes as the Mohamed family and their representatives face growing scrutiny over an […]

MINISTER of Education Sonia Parag in emphasising the importance of Parent-Teachers Associations (PTAs), recently reminded a group of parents that these help to build stronger schools, advance the education system and produce better learners.   She said that by engaging in this forum, parents can speak with teachers about challenges, and teachers can share […]

  THE government is forging ahead with plans to construct a revetment and timber landing at Hubu, East Bank Essequibo, in Region Three, to strengthen riverbank protection along the Essequibo River and improve access for transportation, agriculture and other economic activities.   The massive project will be undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture’s […]

AS government continues its efforts to ensure healthcare is accessible in every part of the country, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony recently handed over seven boats to the Regional Health Department in Region One.   Present at the simple yet significant event was Regional Chairman, Brentnol Ashley and regional health officials.   In a

EFFORTS to strengthen sweet-potato production and preserve vital genetic resources across the Caribbean are gaining momentum under the Next Generation Sweet Potato Production in the Caribbean Project, now actively engaging stakeholders through a Community of Practice with technical specialists in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Jamaica, and […]

YOUNG people in Region Three are being urged to position themselves for unprecedented economic opportunities as the government moves closer to establishing the Guyana Development Bank, which will offer zero-interest loans and no collateral financing for entrepreneurs.   Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, […]

THE Insurance Association of Guyana has emphasised its support of the Guyana Fire Service’s recent advisory regarding the safe storage of fuel.   According to a press release, the Association is urging members of the public to avoid the use of non-approved containers, including drink bottles and other unsuitable vessels, as these pose a significant

A CONTRACTOR for Platinum Investments has firmly rejected allegations made by Azruddin Mohamed regarding delays, cost inflation and improper practices at the Jimbo pump station project at Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD).   The pump station contract, awarded in mid‑2023 to Raj Golyn of Platinum Investments, carried an 18‑month timeline, […]

Patrons will be on the edge of their seats as a world-renowned acrobatic troupe from China prepares to stage a series of performances across Guyana this April, as part of activities marking the country’s 60th Independence Anniversary. The shows, which are open to the public, will feature displays of agility, artistry and high-level acrobatics, with The […]

St Elizabeth police have activated a high alert for a British six-year-old girl whose mother says she was abducted by her other parent and taken to Jamaica, over a year ago. Black River police on Thursday issued an alert for Tau Kleio Rodriguez-Fairplay of Walthamstow, London, who they say was reported missing on Thursday, April The post High alert issued […]

Omai Gold Mines has lifted its contained gold by about 22% at its eponymous project in Guyana while upgrading about half the resource into stronger categories. The shares jumped. “The update is positive,” National Bank Financial analyst Rabi Nizami wrote in a note on Tuesday. “Total resources increased to 8 million oz. (from 6.5 million The post Omai […]

A 30-year-old miner of Three Miles, Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) is in police custody following the of cannabis during an intelligence-led operation on Wednesday, at Fourth Avenue, Bartica. Police in Regional Division Seven said that the raid was conducted between 16:20h and 16:50h. During the operation, ranks visited a shop at the location where […]

Members of the Bartica and Supenaam to Parika Speedboat Association met with senior officials from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) to discuss operational challenges and regulatory compliance within the sector. The meeting was held with Director of Maritime Safety, Captain Courtney McDonald; Registrar of Ships, Gale Culley-Greene; Legal […]