Guyana

— $178M revised laws, reports to strengthen justice, boost investor confidence PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali, on Monday, underscored the central role of law in national development, declaring that “a society without laws cannot endure,” as he delivered feature remarks at the launch of the Revised Laws of Guyana (2012–December 31, 2022) and the Law Reports

–President Ali announces; welcomes investments in financial services expansion as Demerara Bank opens new location   By Naomi Parris LONG lines at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) could soon be eliminated, as Guyana prepares to introduce a digital payment system, easing reliance on cash transactions and the need to carry large sums of money. This was

—Attorney-at-Law Pieters emphasises GUYANESE-Canadian attorney-at-law Selwyn Pieters, has emphasised that US-indicted businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed’s cases are moving at “breakneck speed” in higher courts, but the substantive matter continues to “crawl” in the magistrates’ court. “The Mohameds’ case is moving at breakneck […]

–Minister Teixeira emphasises, highlights gov’t has closed gaps, created opportunities for all –cautions against social media being used as a destructive tool GUYANA’S democratic framework and constitutional protections have enabled the nation to steadily evolve into a more inclusive, unified and equitable society, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs […]

GUYANA is bracing for several days of intense and unstable weather, with authorities warning of widespread rainfall and potential flooding across multiple regions. According to a Special Information Bulletin issued on Monday by the National Weather Watch Centre, “unstable weather conditions are expected to produce widespread rainfall with flooding […]

–case referred to DPP for advice   PAPER committal proceedings in the case surrounding the deadly explosion at the Mobil Service Station at the corner of Regent and King Streets, Georgetown, were expected to commence on Monday, March 23, 2026, but took a significant turn after one of the accused indicated his intention to admit

WHILE affirming strong ties with the United States of America (USA) and expansion of security and capacity-building partnerships, President Dr Irfaan Ali has affirmed that discussions have not focused on the establishment of a US military base here. The President made these remarks on the sidelines of the launch of the Revised Laws of Guyana,

-following successful five-acre pilot project GUYANA’S agriculture sector continues to grow through collaboration and innovation. Among the most recent examples is the Ministry of Agriculture’s partnership with Region Nine farmer Christopher Moses.   Through a partnership in late 2025, Moses, with support from the ministry, cultivated five acres of […]

THE Guyana Police Force Traffic Department has recorded more than 4,000 traffic violations within a single week, with speeding continuing to dominate the list of offences, underscoring persistent concerns about road safety across the country. According to the department’s latest report, a total of 4,189 cases were documented between March 15 and March 21, […]

–to advance women’s, adolescents’ health in the Americas THE Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) have renewed their partnership through a CAD$15 million agreement to strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for women and adolescent girls living in situations of vulnerability in six countries in […]

Twenty-two-year-old Marcus McKenzie of Second Avenue, Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) was on Monday slapped with a $250,000 fine or an alternative of six months’ imprisonment after he was charged with two traffic-related offences. McKenzie appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court to answer the charges of driving […]

Proceedings are set to advance today in the case arising from the deadly explosion at a Regent and King Streets, Georgetown gas station, as the court begins reviewing whether there is enough evidence to send the matter to trial. The case is being heard before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. The post Paper […]

Officials from the Caribbean attending the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) Senior Correctional Officers’ Conference 2026 have lauded the Lusignan Prison for its modern infrastructure, robust rehabilitation programmes and advanced use of technology, describing it as a model for the region. Delegates from St Kitts, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, Suriname, and […]

A 31-year-old Guyanese man was arrested by the Regional Assistance Team West (RBTW) on Saturday, after being found in possession of a large quantity of diesel allegedly smuggled from Guyana, according to Suriname U‑News. Police in the Dutch-speaking country said officers responded to a report of a white-painted container pickup truck carrying suspected […]

Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony attended a presentation on Saturday at the Diamond Regional Hospital detailing Guyana’s progress under the Global Strategy for Cervical Cancer Elimination. The session, facilitated by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in partnership with international collaborators, highlighted the country’s pre-assessment […]