Guyana

– Surpasses regional benchmark as improvements recorded across all core subjects GUYANA has recorded its strongest-ever performance at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), with candidates outperforming regional benchmarks and registering improvements across all four core subject areas. This was disclosed on Friday during the 2026 NGSA results release […]

— President Ali urges pupils to embrace new opportunities as gov’t reaffirms commitment to investing in education   PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government’s commitment to sustained investment in education, assuring learners, parents and teachers that every child in Guyana deserves the […]

—Modern facility to serve 2,000 residents, offer wider range of essential health services THE Government of Guyana, on Friday, commissioned the newly rebuilt Charlestown Health Centre (No. 1 Dispensary), a modern G$201.8 million facility that is expected to significantly improve access to primary healthcare for approximately 2,000 residents in and around […]

— Region Six rice farmers welcome government’s $862.9M cash injection RICE FARMER Vijai Lachminarine, who has been cultivating rice for the past five years, expressed gratitude to the government after receiving financial support on Friday to advance her operations. She was among 1,484 rice farmers from across East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) who, on […]

­—International flights, cargo volumes and airline capacity also record sharp growth THE Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has recorded significant growth across all major aviation indicators over the past five years, with international landings, passenger movements, cargo volumes and seat availability all climbing sharply as Guyana’s economy […]

TWO persons were arrested after police allegedly discovered more than 460 grams of suspected cannabis during an operation at Tuschen Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo. Police said the operation was conducted at about 11:50 hrs on Thursday, July 9, 2026. During the exercise, ranks went to a residence in the area, where they contacted a

–-miners to get greater access to capital through Development Bank SMALL–SCALE miners are expected to benefit from expanded access to financing and greater participation in Guyana’s proposed Development Bank, following discussions between President, Dr. Irfaan Ali and a delegation from the Small Miners Association Guyana Inc. (SMAGI). The delegation, […]

THE Government of Guyana has launched the Certificate in Paraprofessional Social Services (CPSS) programme in Mahdia to strengthen social services in the hinterland while creating new employment opportunities for Region Eight residents. According to a release, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, on Friday, officially launched […]

CONSTRUCTION of the new Onderneeming Fire Station in Region Two is progressing steadily, as the government moves to strengthen emergency response services along the Essequibo Coast. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday, the facility will expand the Guyana Fire Service (GFS)’s capacity to respond to fires and other emergencies. This will […]

HARD work, determination and the unwavering support of family and teachers have earned 11-year-old Zaida Gonzalez of Suddie Primary School a coveted place at Queen’s College after excelling at the 2026 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Zaida, who was among Region Two’s top performers with 484.52 marks, has already set her sights on the future.

…as Govt on track to clear backlog in other regions in 2 years With over 80,000 applicants for house lots within the system, the Government remains on track to clearing the backlog within all regions except for Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) within the next two years. This assurance was given by Housing Minister Collin Croal during The post “We will […]

A 60-year-old security guard was on Wednesday remanded to prison after appearing before the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court charged with breaching a protection order. Lakhan, of Lima Sideline Dam, Essequibo Coast, appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir, who presided over the proceedings via Zoom. The charge alleges that on June 25 at La Belle […]

A 58-year-old labourer from the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing before the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on a charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Clive Benn of Charity Squatting Area, Essequibo Coast, was charged with possession of 71.1 grams of cannabis for […]

A 20-year-old construction worker was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing at the Whim Magistrate’s Court charged with the murder of a drinking buddy during an altercation earlier this week. Parmeshwar Lionel, called “Small Man”, of Lochaber, West Canje, Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy to answer the indictable charge, which […]

A 23-year-old mechanic from Affiance, Essequibo Coast, has been granted bail after appearing in court on a charge of sexual assault. Saif Mohamed appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, where he was charged with the offence of sexual assault, contrary to Section 43 of the Criminal Law (Offences) The […]