Guyana

GUYANA’S climate services are rapidly emerging as a significant economic commodity, with revenues generated through its Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030 helping to fund major national sustainable projects; this is according to President Dr. Irfaan Ali. “Climate and environmental stewardship is not a gift only that we’re giving to the world; […]

– adds extradition case “bordering on a circus” amid delays FOLLOWING Wednesday’s extradition hearing for businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed, prosecuting attorney Glenn Hanoman spoke candidly about what he described as a pattern of delays and procedural manoeuvring by the defence. Hanoman highlighted the role of diplomatic notes […]

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali, on Wednesday, met with Toshaos from the Deep South Rupununi at State House, where wide-ranging discussions were held on advancing development across the district, with a strong focus on sustainability, economic expansion and community wellbeing. During the engagement, the Head of State underscored the vast potential of the Deep […]

–agriculture minister says as thousands access training, support from IDB programme WITH thousands of farmers and extension officers accessing training in modern agriculture techniques, Guyana is not only advancing its food production systems but also empowering its citizens. This is according to Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, who, on Wednesday, […]

–country’s forest credits in high demand as operators look to meet global emission targets — local climate director says GUYANA has sold forest carbon credits to 19 international airline operators over the past 18 months, Senior Director for Climate and REDD+ at the Ministry of Natural Resources Pradeepa Bholanath has said. Bholanath, during an […]

PEOPLE’S Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Member of Parliament, Jennifer Westford, has accused the political opposition in Guyana of failing to demonstrate leadership and honesty in its response to issues surrounding squatting. In a statement on Wednesday Westford argued that opposition figures have consistently sought to blame the government for […]

MS Hebridean Sky arrived in Guyana on Wednesday with 89 passengers and 79 crew members on board, marking another milestone in the country’s expanding cruise tourism sector. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, welcomed the vessel during a ceremony, describing the visit as a significant step in positioning Guyana as a premier […]

MINISTER of Education, Sonia Parag, has underscored the critical role of education in advancing regional integration and called for deeper collaboration among Caribbean nations to address shared challenges and modernise learning systems. Parag was at the time delivering the keynote address at the closing ceremony of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) […]

MINISTER within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, has refuted recent statements made by WIN Member of Parliament Natasha Singh regarding the death of 39-year-old mother of six, Caslene Toney, of Long Creek. In a public clarification, McCoy described Singh’s claims as “false and misleading,” emphasising that the Government of Guyana, […]

– STARR Computer President tells students during tour PRESIDENT of STARR Computer Inc., Mike Mohan, on Wednesday, positioned Guyana as a future global hub of human capital and innovation, as he addressed scores of secondary school students during an educational field visit focused on technology, artificial intelligence and emerging global challenges. […]

A vagrant was stabbed to death on Tuesday evening in the vicinity of Leopold and Cross Street, Werk En Rust, Georgetown, after he reportedly referred to the suspect as a “jackass”. The dead man has been identified as 56-year-old Michael Dazzell, while the suspect, who is still on the run, goes by the alias “Devon” The post Vagrant stabbed to death […]

Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) social media personality and social media influencer widely known as “Certified Sampson” has expanded his ice cream brand “Certified Scoop” into Guyana. Sampson has signed a lease to open a new location of Certified Scoop at TAJ Dream Ogle, a major mixed-use development currently under construction near the Ogle […]

The South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS) has won the prestigious St Andrews Prize for the Environment for its “Transforming Environmental Education in Guyana” project. This global award, presented annually by the University of St Andrews, recognises innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. SRCS’ […]

As part of ongoing steps to empower and uplift women across the country, Labour and Manpower Planning Minister Keoma Griffith met with representatives of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana (WCCIG) on Wednesday. The engagement focused on raising awareness of the Ministry’s mandates and the wide range of services offered through its […]

The Guyana Digital School (GDS) has commenced a multi-day training programme aimed at strengthening educational access and digital capacity within Guyana’s Disciplined Services. The training, which is being held at the GDS’ office in Ogle, East Coast Demerara (ECD), brings together designated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) support […]