Guyana

-as President Ali announces major upgrades to island’s ‘growing’ secondary school   PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday visited Leguan Secondary School and pledged to improve the facility’s comfort and resources to meet the needs of a growing student and teacher population.   During the visit, Dr Ali promised to ensure the school is fitted

-Minister Parag expresses zero tolerance for such behaviour, assures of thorough investigation   BELOW is the full text of the statement issued by Education Minister Sonia Parag:   “I am deeply disturbed and hurt by the video currently being circulated publicly which appears to show acts of abuse being perpetrated against students of the David

THE following is the full text of the letter from French President, Emmanuel Macron, to Guyana’s President, Dr Irfaan Ali:   “ON the occasion of Guyana’s National Day and the celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of Independence, I am pleased to extend to you, and to the people of Guyana, my warmest congratulations on this

WORKS are continuing at the Gas-to-Energy (GtE) Project site at Wales, West Bank Demerara, with ongoing progress being recorded across key areas of the development, according to Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo.   In a Facebook post accompanied by photographs of the site, the Vice President highlighted continued civil works and industrial installations as […]

-reaffirm partnership, pledge continued support for nation’s transformation   GUYANA’S remarkable transformation and growing international prominence were highlighted by United Nations representatives as the country celebrated its 60th Independence Anniversary.   Speaking in a recent independence message, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) […]

AS Caribbean countries brace for the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season on June 1, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) is urging governments, businesses, and households not to be lulled into complacency by forecasts predicting a below normal season.   Speaking during the annual regional hurricane season press conference […]

DIRECTOR of Prisons Nicklon Elliot on Thursday told prison officers stationed at the Mazaruni Prison that understanding the prison environment is essential for reform.   The Prisons Director stressed that managing the prison complex space requires balancing safe, orderly custody with ongoing rehabilitation.   Elliot’s sentiments were made during his […]

THE Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is investigating a shooting incident which occurred on Thursday May 28, 2026, about 09:20hrs at Block ‘E’ Sophia, Georgetown, during which a 19-year-old labourer of the said address was injured.   Initial enquiries revealed that ranks on mobile patrol duty received information that the 19-year-old was […]

–Minister Mustapha says Lacytown to get additional pump as country braces for more heavy downpours   FLOODWATERS that accumulated across parts of Georgetown on Thursday following heavy early morning rainfall were steadily receding by late afternoon, as drainage infrastructure remained operational and authorities continued efforts to mitigate the effects […]

AMERINDIAN communities across Guyana are continuing to benefit from transformative investments under the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), with several villages already completing projects to improve livelihoods and expand economic opportunities.   Minister of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne-Shadeek told the Department of Public Information (DPI) on […]

Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot, told prison officers stationed at the Mazaruni Prison that understanding the prison environment is essential for reform. The Prison Director made this remark during his quarterly muster and general inspection of officers at the Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) location on Thursday. Elliot stressed that managing the prison […]

Suriname’s poultry industry is moving to accelerate domestic chicken production as part of wider regional efforts to reduce food imports and strengthen food security across the Caribbean. The commitment was made during discussions held on May 25, 2026, involving members of the Associate Pluimvee Sector Suriname (APSS), officials from the Ministry of […]

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in collaboration with the Agriculture Ministry and the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), has completed a series of training sessions aimed at strengthening integrated crop production management and the use of digital sensor systems under protected cultivation. […]

The Government has advanced its efforts to support eligible persons who need assistance to register for the $100,000 cash grant. Shut-ins, pensioners, persons living with disabilities and other beneficiaries can access assistance by visiting https://cashgrant.gov.gy/ and selecting the “Get Help” option. Applicants will then be required to provide their […]

Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Singh has stated that partnerships with stakeholders continue to play a crucial role in enhancing the capabilities of the Traffic Department as the force works to strengthen operations, improve service delivery, and better respond to the evolving needs of society. Assistant Commissioner of Police Mahendra Singh, […]