Guyana

–President Ali urges banks to take services into housing schemes, quarries, workplaces PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has challenged commercial banks to move beyond traditional branch‑based operations, urging them to take services directly into new housing schemes, quarries and workplaces as part of a wider push to deepen financial inclusion and support small […]

CHIEF of Operations for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) – Guyana, Ivan-Alonzo Gaviria, has commended Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud for her exemplary leadership in the implementation of the Support to Safety Nets for Vulnerable Populations Affected by Coronavirus in Guyana project. He described the country as a […]

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has warned that while Guyana is open to regional and international partners, it will not hesitate to compete and “break the locks open” in markets that continue to restrict Guyanese products. The president said this while speaking at CAM Motors’ unveiling of its Foton and Jetour lines of vehicles on Saturday.

THE University of Guyana (UG) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the university’s accountancy programme. A historic event, the MoU signing was held in partnership with the ACCA and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Guyana at the University of Guyana’s […]

THE drivers of a motor lorry and a minibus involved in the fatal accident on Providence Public Road, East Bank Demerara, which claimed the life of a 36-year-old Essequibo Coast resident, have been remanded to prison on charges of causing death by dangerous driving. Kord Sobers, 55, of La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, the

MINISTER of Education Sonia Parag has urged students to resist peer pressure and embrace their individuality, stressing that confidence and self-identity are key to making positive choices. Parag spoke to the students during a recent Sexual and Reproductive Health symposium at Bartica, Region Seven, during which she called on young people to understand that […]

  THE ongoing elections fraud trial was adjourned on Monday after the defence objected to key testimony being delivered virtually, insisting that former Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Information Technology Manager, Aneal Giddings, appear in court to testify in person. When the matter was called before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, Giddings, […]

-Minister Ally highlights reforms on UN Public Service Day MINISTER for the Public Service, Government Efficiency, and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, has said that the Government of Guyana is continuing efforts to transform the delivery of public services through digital systems, institutional reforms, and through investments in public servants. In a video […]

–Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett assures stakeholders, acknowledges constraints of the current financial climate on human rights GUYANA’S nominee for United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has underscored the importance of human rights funding, stating that efforts to advance development, peace and security are inherently […]

-says new system would reduce reliance on manual operations   A LOCALLY developed proposal to automate Georgetown’s sluice/kokers, could significantly improve the city’s ability to manage flooding by eliminating delays associated with manual operations, according to engineer Patrice Jacobs. Presenting the concept to the Mayor and City Council, Jacobs […]

Following in the footsteps of the Health Ministry which has been using drones in the execution of services, the Labour and Manpower Planning Ministry, is also exploring the possibilities of incorporating technology into its functions, particularly with the use of drones in the carrying out of occupational health and safety operations in the far-flung areas. […]

As of June 2026, a total of approximately 33,274 pensioners have benefitted from the Government’s $30,000 electricity subsidy through Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL), while as of March 2026, 36,586 pensioners benefitted from the water subsidy programme through the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI). Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr Vindhya […]

A second Venezuelan national has been charged in connection with the discovery of a cache of high-powered firearms and ammunition at Schoonard, West Bank Demerara (WBD). Juan Felipe Gonzales, 54, of Tuschen Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), appeared before Magistrate Rhondell Weaver at the Wales Magistrate’s Court on Monday charged with […]

…urges skills-based job placement for better workplace outcomes As the Government moves to expand employment opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs), the Education Ministry is reviewing its inclusion policy to strengthen support systems and ensure greater access to education and the workforce for all learners. This was revealed by, Assistant […]

The University of Guyana (UG) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing accounting education and professional development in Guyana. UG has secured a major boost for its accounting students after its Bachelor of Accountancy programme received international […]