Guyana

–President Ali says new robotic technology to be used, orders health ministry to clear backlog within two months   PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has directed the Ministry of Health to compile a list and clear the backlog of children in need of cardiac surgery within two months, using newly acquired robotic technology to perform procedures

MINISTER of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond represented Guyana at the 10th International Session for Latin America and the Caribbean, held from June 29 to July 3, 2026, in Fort-de-France, Martinique.   During the week-long programme, she also participated in the Regional Security Conference, where regional and international leaders reaffirmed their commitment […]

THIRTEEN young women have successfully completed the inaugural Food For The Poor’s ‘Braid of Hope’ project, which has equipped them with a valuable life skill that can support their economic independence.   A graduation ceremony was held at the Umana Yana in Kingston, Georgetown, where the participants celebrated the successful completion of the […]

FOR many along the Pomeroon River, farming is a way of life. For Roopan Ramotar, affectionately known as “Fowl Cock”, it has become a lifelong mission that has transformed not only his own future but also serves as an inspiration for others.   On Friday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha visited Ramotar’s sprawling 400-acre coconut and

-as government reaffirms support for fisheries sub-sector FISHERFOLK from across the Essequibo Coast gathered at Charity on Friday to celebrate National Fisherfolk Day 2026, where Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Guyana’s fishing industry through continued investments, modernisation and […]

– 71 scheduled for surgery   OF the 171 residents from across Region Two who attended a two-day ophthalmology outreach at the Lima Regional Hospital, dozens were diagnosed with serious eye conditions and are now being prepared for life-changing surgical procedures.   The outreach, conducted on July 1 and 2, 2026, was led by a

THE establishment of the Guyana Development Bank is expected to open new pathways for business development and expansion, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises, according to Executive Member of the Private Sector Commission Timothy Tucker.   Speaking on Sunday’s episode of the Starting Point Podcast, Tucker said the upcoming financial […]

I SAW Terrence Campbell and Ganesh Mahipal in conversation with David Hinds in a social media programme last week. I got bored after 25 minutes but I would have faced moral dishonesty if I didn’t continue. How can I be a social analyst and not listen to what important political actors have to say? It

LINDEN has become the birthplace of Guyana’s Waste To Wealth Train-the-Trainer Composting Movement with eight pioneering families leading a blueprint to divert 50 per cent of all waste that is biodegradable from the Blue Lake Dumping Site in Linden, Guyana.   Waste To Wealth, in a press release, underscored that the Waste To Wealth’s Train-the-Trainer

MINISTER of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues has said that Guyana welcomed just over 40,000 visitors in June 2026, a 16.8 per cent increase over last year’s figure.   According to information that is readily available to the public, 61 per cent of the visitors came for “leisure”, while those travelling for business activities

The University of Guyana (UG) will reopen applications for selected degree, diploma and certificate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year from July 8 to August 17, giving prospective students another opportunity to secure admission. The second application period follows the University’s initial admissions window, which ran from March 30 to May 9, […]

Patrons attending the Origins Guyana Fashion Festival are commending the event for celebrating local fashion, culture and entrepreneurship while providing a valuable platform for Guyanese designers and artisans to showcase their talent. Hosted at the Railway Courtyard, the three-day festival has drawn scores of visitors eager to explore locally made […]

Local business Executive, Timothy Tucker, has said that there are a number of opportunities for Guyanese companies to tap into especially in the burgeoning oil and gas sector but this requires commitment and lots of research. Tucker, a prominent Guyanese businessman and former President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), was at The […]

Dave’s West Indian Florist & Groceries has joined the West Indies Over-60s Cricket Team as a kit sponsor for the IMC Over-60s Cricket World Cup, which will be played in Canada from August 9 to 23, 2026. The sponsorship was announced by the Cricket West Indies Masters Association (CWIMA), which said the support will assist The post Dave’s West […]

Keisha Gibbons emerged as the first-place winner of the Guyana Oil Company Limited (GuyOil) 50th Anniversary Jingle Competition. GuyOil recognised the outstanding creativity and musical talent of the first, second and third place winners of its 50th Anniversary Jingle Competition during a prize presentation ceremony held at its Head Office Boardroom in […]