Guyana

–President Ali addresses disruptions to global supply chains amid Middle East conflict –assures Guyanese gov’t will make necessary policy shifts to protect its people, region THE government of Guyana is prepared to make the necessary policy shifts and adjustments to ensure that its economy and people remain guarded from external shocks that are now […]

GUYANA has secured the hosting rights for a major international aviation safety forum after the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday. The agreement formalises arrangements for Guyana to host the ICAO/EASA Third Global Regional Safety Oversight […]

—President Ali says, stresses country must have energy security, internal capacity to withstand external shocks GUYANA is advancing high-level discussions on establishing a domestic oil refinery and fertiliser plant as part of a broader strategy to strengthen national and regional energy security, President Dr Irfaan Ali said on Wednesday. Speaking during […]

GUYANA is set to strengthen its maritime safety and unlock new opportunities in its blue economy through a strategic partnership with the United Kingdom aimed at improving seabed mapping and hydrographic services. The collaboration between the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and Guyana’s Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) will enhance the […]

AS Guyana prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence, the government will launch a limited-edition commemorative gold medallion to honour the nation’s history, achievements and future development trajectory. The initiative, led by the Guyana Gold Board under the Ministry of Natural Resources, will form part of activities marking the country’s […]

A NEW update to the government’s cash grant system is set to impact thousands of Guyanese, as Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Ashni Singh, announced that the New Building Society (NBS) has officially integrated into the online cash grant portal. The announcement, made via social media, confirmed that

– highlights ‘wheelbarrow incident didn’t settle debt’ ATTORNEY GENERAL and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has said that a large sum in court-ordered costs remain outstanding by the Mohamed family, despite a highly publicised attempt to settle part of the debt through their wheelbarrow spectacle. Nandlall was at the time speaking on his […]

PASSENGERS travelling between Suriname and Guyana are being advised to expect delays and schedule adjustments following Tuesday evening’s runway excursion at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport. In a joint operational update issued on Wednesday, Trans Guyana Airways and Gum Air confirmed that the Beechcraft 1900D aircraft operating the […]

– repeat offenders could face imprisonment, mandatory clean-up duties STRICTER penalties, including imprisonment and mandatory community service, are under consideration as part of the government’s push to clamp down on littering across Guyana. This is according to Attorney General Anil Nandlall, who made this known during his weekly show, Issues in the […]

WHAT began as quiet moments of creativity at home has grown into one of Guyana’s most distinctive handmade jewellery brands. At the centre of it all is Kim Boodhan, the founder and designer behind “Marie and Me”, a creative venture that turns polymer clay, gold accents, and vibrant Caribbean colour into wearable art. Boodhan does

– remanded ahead of sentencing A West Coast Berbice (WCB), Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) man who was on trial for a sexual offence committed against a child has been found guilty by a jury at the Berbice High Court. He was remanded to prison pending sentencing. Robert Campbell, 37, was on trial at the Berbice Assizes The post WCB man found guilty of […]

The Guyana Police Force has signalled its intention to challenge a ruling by Magistrate Allan Wilson dismissing a cybercrime terrorism charge against Dennis Persaud, 37, of West Strathavon, Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara, Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica). Magistrate Allan Wilson dismissed the chargefollowing submissions made at the close of the […]

A 24-year-old mason was on Wednesday remanded to prison when he appeared before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on an attempted murder charge arising from a violent alleged robbery on the Kitty Seawall. Amon Gilbert of Lot 19 ‘C’ Field, Sophia, Greater Georgetown, was not required to plead to the indictable The […]

Fishing communities and coastal businesses in Guyana are expected to benefit from improved seabed mapping under a new partnership between the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD). The collaboration, a statement from the British High Commission in Georgetown stated, aims to strengthen Guyana’s capacity to survey […]

A fire of so far unknown origin this morning completely destroyed a building located at Cummings Street, Georgetown. The property is owned by overseas-based Guyanese bodybuilder, Hugh Ross and was occupied at the time by his relatives, Sandra Sandy and Iana De France, who escaped the burning building unharmed. Reports are that one of the The post Fire […]