Guyana

PRESIDENT Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has paid tribute to the resistance, resolve, and resilience of Guyana’s African ancestors in a message marking Emancipation Day 2026, declaring that their contributions “are the very pillars upon which modern Guyana stands.” In his address to Guyanese at home and across the diaspora, on Saturday, the President reflected […]

—EOIs open as authorities prepare for next phase of recovery operation THE Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), under the Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation, has invited qualified marine salvage contractors to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the recovery of the wrecked passenger and cargo ferry MV Barima, more than two weeks after […]

GUYANA’S unemployment rate fell to 6.2 per cent by the end of 2025, reflecting continued strength in the country’s rapidly expanding economy, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In its 2026 Article IV Mission Staff Concluding Statement, released on Friday following a mission to Guyana, the IMF said robust economic growth has translated […]

RESEARCHERS from leading universities in Canada, Guyana and France have established a new international collaboration to strengthen the diagnosis, molecular characterisation and surveillance of cutaneous leishmaniasis, an emerging vector-borne disease affecting communities across the Guiana Shield. The partnership brings together experts from the […]

AFTER a five-month interruption, the extradition case involving Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, businessman Nazar Mohamed, is set to resume before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The matter will return for hearings in early September following a Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruling that cleared the way for the proceedings to […]

THE rhythmic beat of African drums echoed across the National Park on Saturday as thousands, clad in vibrant African prints, head wraps and handcrafted jewellery, came together as the nation celebrated 188 years of Emancipation. Hosted by the African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA), the festival transformed the park into a colourful tapestry of […]

THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Guyana’s economy will continue its strong expansion over the next five years, driven by rising oil production, sustained public investment and continued growth across the non-oil economy. In its 2026 Article IV Mission Staff Concluding Statement, released on Friday following a mission to Guyana from […]

By Bebi Shafeah Oosman SENIOR Minister with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, reflected on the sacrifices made by Guyana’s ancestors, stressing that their courage and resilience laid the foundation for the nation enjoyed today. Singh on Saturday joined Berbicians at the New Amsterdam Recreational Park for a grand Emancipation celebration. “We […]

GUYANA’S human resource profession is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, with the Human Resource Management Association of Guyana (HRMAG) positioning itself to help shape the future of work through partnerships, accredited training, research and professional development initiatives launched during its first eight months. In an exclusive […]

RECENT international commentary has revived a familiar question: can Guyana avoid the resource curse? It is a fair question, but the discussion should begin with another fact. Oil has already changed the scale of what Guyana can finance and build. The responsibility now is to ensure that this opportunity outlasts the petroleum itself. Guyana produced

By Andrew Carmichael Nearly two weeks after the MV Barima tragedy, relatives of three Berbicians who remain unaccounted for are holding on to hope, pleading for the vessel to be salvaged and searched so that they and other families can finally get answers. Raymond Sumra of Islington, Greater New Amsterdam; Rawle Frank of Number 42 The post “Whether dead […]

The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) says that by the end of this year, approximately 56 solar mini-grids will be established in hinterland communities across Guyana as part of efforts to expand access to renewable energy. This was revealed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the GEA, Dr Mahender Sharma, during the latest edition of The post 56 solar […]

The Regional Accelerator for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Students Readiness (RASSR) Programme began with a simple thought that prompted a series of questions. For years, the University of Guyana’s (UG) Vice Chancellor (VC) Professor Paloma Mohamed-Martin wondered what became of the exceptionally gifted students she encountered […]

The Government will commence a series of public consultations on the development of model villages, engaging residents in several communities in Regions Two, Three, Four, Five, and Six beginning on Monday, August 3, 2026. The consultations are intended to provide residents with an opportunity to share their views, learn more about the Model Villages […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Saturday conducted a community outreach in Rupunau Village, South Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), aimed at making essential services more accessible to communities across the hinterland. As part of the outreach, a learner driver’s theoretical examination was administered to new applicants and […]