Guyana

— outlines plans to tackle transport costs, boost local production THE Government is moving to ease the cost of living in hinterland and riverine communities by addressing high transportation costs and increasing local food production, President Dr Irfaan Ali told residents of Santa Rosa, Moruca, during a Cabinet outreach in Region One on Wednesday. He

–as government pushes roads, landings and creek upgrades THE government has announced a package of infrastructural interventions for Region One, including two new generators aimed at providing 24-hour electricity to the Moruca sub-region, upgrades to key road links, and expanded river landings to keep pace with growing traffic. Addressing residents during […]

ATTORNEY General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has accused opposition politicians of using the MV Barima tragedy to advance their political agenda, arguing that their criticism of the government’s response has shifted with every decision taken. During Tuesday evening’s airing of his weekly programme Issues in the News, Nandlall said […]

A 15-year-old student suffering from episodes of dangerously rapid heartbeat and fainting has successfully undergone a specialised cardiac procedure at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), following what cardiologist Dr Suruj Harrichand described as one of the most challenging cases of his career. The procedure was performed on Tuesday at the […]

COAST Guard ranks from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) intercepted a passenger vessel bound for Moruca during a routine inspection exercise on the Pomeroon River on Wednesday, after its captain failed to produce required licensing documents. The Guyana Chronicle understands that among those on board were Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and two We Invest in

–cites scheduling clash, Amerindian Act THE Santa Rosa Village Council has publicly stated that it did not authorise a planned visit by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed to the community on August 5, 2026, saying the date conflicts with a previously arranged engagement involving President Irfaan Ali. In a statement signed by Toshao Raul Hendricks, the

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) is experiencing technical difficulties with its emergency telephone system and has advised members of the public to use an alternative number if they are unable to reach the service by dialling 912. Persons requiring emergency assistance are asked to contact the Fire Service on 623-7945 while efforts are being made

RESIDENTS of the Moruca sub-region will soon have easier access to essential public services with the establishment of a Government Service Centre in Santa Rosa. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement during Wednesday’s outreach to the region. The president said the facility will transform the existing post office into a one-stop centre […]

– 40 residents benefit from cervical, breast and prostate cancer services THE Lotus Cancer Initiative Inc., in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Oxford Medical Centre, has provided cancer screening, diagnostic and educational services to 40 individuals during a community outreach at the Enmore Regional Hospital. The initiative, held recently, […]

– assess vendor concerns ACTING Town Clerk, Candace Nelson, accompanied by City Engineer, Colvern Venture and Acting Chief Constabulary Officer, Mr. Baveghems, conducted a site visit to the Water Street area to assess concerns involving vendors and a business owner. The recent visit allowed the parties to present their respective concerns directly to […]

Guyana’s candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary General (UNSG), Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has outlined a vision centred on strengthening multilateralism, modernising the UN’s peace and security architecture, advancing climate justice and increasing youth engagement as she participated in the first regional dialogue featuring Latin […]

The Police have launched a probe into the discovery of an AK-47 rifle and magazines, which were found on Wednesday at C Field, Sophia, Greater Georgetown. Based on reports received, Police, acting on information, went to the area in the wee hours of Wednesday, where an empty plot of land was searched. During the search, The post AK-47 assault rifle, 2 […]

…says vindicated Guyana’s courts The Guyana Government has welcomed the ruling of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), a significant step that clears the way for the United States’ extradition proceedings involving sanctioned and indicted Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, to resume in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. “Of course, […]

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has published new exchange rates to be used for customs purposes, effective August 1, 2026. The rates, issued under Section 22(1)(a) of the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01, will apply for the valuation of imported goods and the collection of customs duties and other related charges. According to the notice, the The post GRA […]

Two days after a crash along the West Coast Berbice, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) Public Road left him critically injured, 42-year-old horse racing trainer Carlton Pluck has died, leaving behind a grieving family, who is now calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Pluck succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday […]