Guyana

— nationwide inventory platform goes live July 1 as gov’t moves to eliminate medicine shortages, tighten accountability across health sector HEALTH officials who circumvent a new nationwide system designed to manage medicines and medical supplies will be dismissed, President Dr. Irfaan Ali warned on Monday as he unveiled stricter accountability measures […]

Selwyn Collins, the Guyanese-born Founder and CEO of Brand YOUth Global (BYG), has been named a recipient of the 2026 Illuminating Impact Award, presented during the Global Youth Summit’s annual “Be the Light” Gala in New York. The Illuminating Impact Award recognises individuals whose leadership, service, and commitment have made a meaningful […]

—US$161.3M project moves closer to completion; ministry pushes highway lighting rollout The US$161.3 million rehabilitation and upgrade of the Soesdyke-Linden Highway has reached 62 per cent overall completion, with paving works now in their final stages along the 72-kilometre corridor. According to a release from the Ministry of Public Works, core paving […]

-President Ali says, highlights country’s pursuit of strategic partnerships, investments for technology, efficiency, logistics PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has said Guyana is actively pursuing strategic international partnerships to support its long-term development ambitions, insisting that future investments must deliver greater benefits for Guyanese […]

  THE Guyana Legal Aid Clinic (GLAC) recorded a significant demand for its services during the first quarter of 2026, handling more than 700 new matters across Regions Two, Four, Five and Six, with family-related disputes continuing to dominate the caseload. Statistics released by the clinic for the period January to March 2026 show that

-says there is no cover-up, improper conduct by lead investigator THE Guyana Police Force has taken note of a Facebook Live video, which was later posted on social media on Sunday June 7, 2026, featuring an individual known as “Melly Mel”, in relation to an ongoing murder and attempted murder investigation. The Force categorically rejects

— says recovered items, CCTV footage and digital evidence led to confession THE 23-year-old man arrested in connection with the brutal murder of seven-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohamed has confessed to the crime after being confronted with what police described as “compelling digital evidence” placing him at the scene. Deputy Commissioner and Crime Chief […]

–Minister McCoy says, warns against misinformation, disinformation, other risks that can arise from irresponsible use MINISTER within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy on Saturday underscored the need for ethical governance and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), warning that technology must […]

  REGIONAL Executive Officer (REO) of Region Six Ronald Harsawack last Thursday attended his first Regional Democratic Council meeting in his capacity as Clerk of Council, during which he updated members of the Council on measures being implemented across the region in response to possible flooding during the current May/June rainy period. At the meeting,

–28 more CSOs complete garment construction training EDUCATIONAL and inspiring were the two words used by Gail Stephen from Region Ten to describe her experience after completing the Garment Construction Training Programme funded by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. Stephen was among 28 Community Service Officers (CSOs) from across Guyana who graduated […]

A major gold sector developer has committed to reserving shares for Guyanese businesses and individuals once the country’s junior stock exchange becomes operational, President Dr Irfaan Ali has disclosed. Speaking at the recent Local Content Summit Networking Reception at the Four Points by Sheraton, President Ali said the commitment is one reason the […]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is intensifying support to countries across the Americas, including the Caribbean, to strengthen preparedness for Ebola. This follows the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern related to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and […]

A total of 44 motorcycles were detained during a traffic enforcement exercise conducted within Regional Police Division Six on Friday. The operation, which according to the Guyana Police Force (GPF) was led by a senior police officer and is part of the Division’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with traffic laws and improve road safety The post 44 […]

In Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), about 512,000 people, or roughly 36.8 per cent of the population, cannot afford a healthy diet. Close to 200,000 citizens are undernourished. Around 100,000 children under the age of five are stunted, and fewer than 100,000 babies are born with a low birthweight. Fewer than 100,000 children below the age The post Nearly […]

Since 2021, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has provided assistance to approximately 400 male victims of domestic violence, as part of ongoing efforts to support survivors in rebuilding their lives through a range of dedicated services. According to the Manager of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit, Dr Cona Husbands, […]