Guyana

– historic Diamond Jubilee celebration strengthens cultural pride, unity, and bilateral ties between Guyana and Grenada THE Office of the Honorary Consul of Guyana, in collaboration with the Guyanese Diaspora in Grenada, proudly hosted a vibrant and memorable celebration commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Guyana’s Independence, marking the nation’s […]

  THE government has intensified its efforts to improve road safety across Guyana, with stronger enforcement measures targeting improperly parked trucks, overloaded vehicles and hazardous roadside obstructions. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill told the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Sunday that the next phase of enforcement will […]

AS Muslims across Guyana joined millions around the world on Wednesday to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, religious leaders used the occasion to promote messages of unity, compassion, charity and national harmony, while highlighting the continued importance of family and community during one of Islam’s holiest observances. Eid-ul-Adha or the “Festival of […]

AS Guyana marks its 60th Independence Jubilee, the WeLead Association is preparing to host a major conference aimed at spotlighting the growing influence of Guyanese women locally and internationally. The WeLead Women’s Conference 2026 is scheduled for June 27 at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre under the theme, “Guyana to the World: Women […]

THE Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is encouraging persons living with disabilities to take advantage of a range of free support services, training programmes, and financial assistance available through its Difficult Circumstances Unit (DCU). The call was made by Vindhya Persaud, who recently highlighted the ministry’s ongoing efforts to […]

THE Government of Guyana is continuing its push to modernise technical and vocational education across the country, with plans to establish AutoCAD laboratories in more secondary schools to equip students with digital engineering and architectural design skills. The latest AutoCAD Laboratory was recently commissioned at Bygeval Secondary School, following a […]

A BUSINESS born during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic is now carving out a niche in Guyana’s growing small business sector by helping people celebrate milestones, express gratitude, and maintain personal connections through customised gifts. Founded in November 2020 by entrepreneur Saudia Nurmahamad, The Care Box has evolved from a simple online […]

THE day of Guyana’s Independence will always be associated with Forbes Burnham. He was the leader of the country when Guyana was granted legal sovereignty from the imperialist British Empire. But which part of the sixty-year-old journey is owed to Burnham? This is a deeply controversial issue that will never go away. Burnham was the

DESPITE setbacks affecting construction of the Paediatric and Maternal Hospital, being constructed at Ogle on the East Coast of Demerara, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says the facility remains a critical part of Guyana’s healthcare expansion and will significantly improve specialised treatment for mothers and children once completed. The Minister […]

AS Guyana continues modernising its healthcare system, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says the Ministry of Health is strengthening internal audits, accreditation systems and accountability measures to ensure patients receive better quality care across public health institutions. Speaking on ‘Starting Point’ recently, Minister Anthony said the Ministry […]

Two teenagers, ages 19 and 17, are among three young men taken into custody for the murder of 69-year-old Mohammed Shaheed, known as “Fizul” and “Artist”, from Parker Street, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD). The incident reportedly took place between Saturday, May 16, 2026, at about 21:00h and Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at about 13:00h. The post […]

…reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty, territorial integrity As the International Court of Justice (ICJ) deliberates on its decision regarding the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, the Caribbean Community (Caricom) has reaffirmed that this judicial process is the proper means of resolving decades-long controversy between the two […]

…as AG leads delegation to 62 CFATF Plenary and Working Group meetings in T&T Guyana is urging the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) to introduce continuous training and education within the judiciaries across the region in order to strengthen their understanding of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism […]

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), a multinational energy giant, has filed an application with Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) for authorisation to proceed with the development of the Haimara discovery in the Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana. This would be the ninth discovery to be developed by the ExxonMobil-led consortium. XOM is the […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday conducted separate outreach activities in Regions One (Barima-Waini) and Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community engagement and build positive relationships with residents and youths. In Region One, ranks attached to the Port Kaituma Police Station, Sub-Division Two, participated in […]