Guyana

–as Finance Minister continues to urge citizens to access self-registration portal –says $8.5 billion disbursed directly to eligible Guyanese citizens since portal launch   AN additional 23,816 persons will see their cash grants credited to their bank accounts within the next 24 hours, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility […]

–$3.5B invested as Govt pushes hybrid emergency response model   THE Guyana Fire Service must become more modern, more responsive and more deeply rooted in communities if it is to meet the demands of a rapidly changing country, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said on Wednesday. Addressing the Guyana Fire Service Annual Officers’ […]

–Finance Minister says, highlights ‘new dimensions’ of collaboration     GUYANA is intensifying its advocacy for continued access to concessional development financing, even as the country’s per capita income increases, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has said. Speaking during a […]

–          data protection act to also be brought into force soon ATTORNEY GENERAL (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has noted that Guyana’s digital identity card will initially rely on data already held by state agencies as the initiative gets underway following the operationalisation of the 2023 act. The minister made these […]

THE Private Sector Commission of Guyana Limited has voiced strong support for the Government’s recently launched online registration platform for the 2026 National Cash Grant, reinforcing calls for citizens to embrace the digital initiative aimed at streamlining access to social support. In an official statement, the Commission welcomed the rollout of the […]

MENTAL health support for children and teenagers is taking centre stage at the Psychiatry Department’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division, where a dedicated team works tirelessly to promote the well-being of young patients up to 18 years old. The division provides comprehensive care for children and adolescents facing a range of mental health […]

public roads designation to improve upkeep, safety and national infrastructural management   ATTORNEY GENERAL and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall has defended the government’s decision to designate a number of roads as public roads, maintaining that the move is lawful and firmly rooted in the interest of citizens. Nandlall made this known while […]

RESIDENTS of Region Two are set to benefit from significantly improved access to government services following the official commissioning of the Government of Guyana (GOG) Service Centre, a major step toward modernising public service delivery in the region. Delivering the feature address, Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and […]

RESIDENTS of several hinterland communities in Region Nine are gaining critical digital skills as the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) intensifies efforts to expand access to technology and online services across Guyana. The agency reported that 185 residents from villages in the South Pakaraimas recently participated in a series of e-services and […]

WORLD BANK’S Country Director for the Caribbean, Lilia Burunciuc, has commended Guyana for its tangible investments in climate-resilient infrastructure, highlighting the country’s efforts to preserve the gains it has made. Speaking during a recent discussion on Guyana’s economic transformation on the National Communication Network, Burunciuc said […]

One Communications hosted a drone training session in collaboration with GuyDrones for children from the Sophia Care Centre and Children and Family Centre orphanages as part of its ongoing efforts to support youth development and digital inclusion. The activity was recently held at the National Park and involved twenty children between the ages of 13 The […]

Two firefighters are currently under both criminal and departmental investigations following allegations that a laptop was stolen from a recent fire scene on Quamina Street, Georgetown. Fire Chief Gregory Wickham confirmed the development on Wednesday during a side interview at the Guyana Fire Service (GFS)’s Annual Officers’ Conference 2026, noting […]

The Caribbean Poultry Association has released a new publication aimed at improving poultry health and farm management across the region. The booklet, titled “Safe & Sound: A Biosecurity Guide for Small Poultry Flocks in the Caribbean”, was launched on March 25, 2026, during the 26th Meeting of the CARICOM Committee of Chief Veterinary Officers. The […]

Guyana is advancing efforts to modernise its electricity sector with the introduction of a new grid-connected solar initiative aimed at households. The programme, launched under the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA)’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), seeks to expand the use of renewable energy while improving reliability and reducing electricity costs. […]

As the enforcement of the country’s updated vehicle tint regulations took effect on Wednesday, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) signalled strict implementation, with both motorists and tint vendors now under scrutiny. Speaking on a recent episode of the Police programme “Traffic and You”, Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Singh made it clear […]