Guyana

The following is the full text of the President’s statement: “I am deeply distressed by the capsizing of the MV Barima last evening. I am presently out of the jurisdiction but am in touch with the Prime Minister. The entire Cabinet is engaged in the national response to this incident. Our thoughts and prayers are

— More than half recorded in the last two years, Dr. Singh tells Washington investment forum TRADE between Guyana and the United States has exceeded US$25 billion over the past decade, with more than half of that total being recorded within the last two years, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility

VILLAGE leaders from several Indigenous communities in Region Eight have credited government investments and projects funded through the Low-Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) with significantly improving infrastructure, livelihoods and economic opportunities in their villages. Speaking ahead of the National Toshaos Conference, the leaders outlined a range […]

—Agriculture Minister says his son’s mining properties were lawfully acquired and challenges Azruddin Mohamed to submit any evidence of wrongdoing to the relevant authorities MINISTER of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, has dismissed allegations made by fugitive offender Azruddin Mohamed regarding his son’s business dealings, describing the claims as […]

THE Guyana Zoological Park has been temporarily closed to the public as preparatory works begin for a major transformation project that will modernise the facility and improve conditions for animals. The Protected Areas Commission (PAC), in a statement issued on Saturday, said the temporary closure is necessary to facilitate initial works ahead of the […]

—DPP says increased reporting is encouraging, but victims withdrawing from cases continues to hamper prosecutions THE lack of victim co-operation remains the biggest challenge facing the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in prosecuting sexual offence matters, even as the agency continues its nation-wide outreach and sensitisation efforts […]

THE People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has honoured the memories of Michael Forde and the Ballot Box Martyrs during separate commemorative ceremonies held this week, paying tribute to individuals the party says made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of democracy and the party’s ideals. On Friday, party members, officials and supporters gathered for a […]

RESIDENTS, business owners, religious leaders and other stakeholders, on Friday, engaged officials from the Ministry of Public Works on the proposed four-lane highway for the Mahaicony corridor, with discussions on the project’s design, environmental impacts, drainage, and property concerns. The stakeholder consultation, held at the Mahaicony Technical […]

TOSHAOS and village leaders from across Region Ten have been updated on the government’s development agenda as they prepare to participate in the 2026 National Toshaos’ Council (NTC) Conference. Addressing the Regional Toshaos’ Meeting on Friday, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, outlined key infrastructural projects, education […]

A 47-year-old vendor is in police custody after ranks allegedly recovered 30 grams of suspected cannabis during an intelligence-led operation at Castello Housing Scheme, Georgetown. Police said the operation was conducted at about 15:45 hrs on Friday, July 17. According to a police release, ranks observed the suspect throwing a bulky black plastic bag over

Twenty-year-old Samuel Austin of Tabatinga, Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) was fined $80,000 on a prohibited motor racing charge. Austin, who was the rider of the Brazilian-registered motorcycle QZN 5E94, appeared before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court on Friday. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined […]

The Government of Guyana plans to intensify its crackdown on fraudulent ship registries and defend the integrity of the Guyana flag, even as it continues the pursuit of bringing Captain Suniel Kumar to justice for alleged maritime fraud. “Guyana maintains a closed ship registry, and the Government is prepared to invest the financial and technical The […]

A 47-year-old vendor from Castello Housing Scheme, who was seen attempting to dispose of a black plastic bag containing a quantity of ganja, was arrested on Friday during a Police operation. Based on reports, Police, acting on information received, conducted an intelligence-led operation at Castello Housing Scheme, Georgetown, where they observed the […]

The Guyana Zoological Park will be temporarily closed to the public as preparatory works begin to support planned improvements at the facility. This was announced by the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) in a brief statement on Saturday. According to the Commission, “The zoo holds a special place for many Guyanese, and these preparatory works are The post […]

The Guyana-based Canadian-funded Justice Education Society (JES) project was praised for its contribution to the criminal justice system and Indigenous communities in Guyana. Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack expressed delight at the impact of the project during the closing ceremony recently, marking the project’s achievements over […]