Guyana

–defends decision not to invite indicted businessman to U.S. Embassy reception UNITED States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, on Thursday, said it would have been “inappropriate” to invite sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed to the U.S. Embassy’s reception celebrating the United States’ 250th Independence Anniversary. Mohamed is the […]

-President Ali urges residents to invest in tourism ventures, agricultural production RESIDENTS of Anna Regina, Mainstay/Whyaka Village, and surrounding Region Two communities are set to benefit from improved connectivity and expanded economic opportunities following the commissioning of a rehabilitated airstrip on Friday evening.   The project, undertaken […]

-Agreement targets generation expansion, renewables and smart electricity infrastructure   The following is the full text of the statement issued by the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) on Friday:   “Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has strengthened its commitment to transforming Guyana’s electricity sector with the signing of a strategic Memorandum of […]

THE Head of the Private Sector Inc. (R3PSInc) in Region Three, Halim Khan, has lauded the launch of the distribution exercise of the Government of Guyana’s 2026 “Because We Care” cash grant in Region Three, describing the initiative as one of Guyana’s most impactful investments in human capital and a tangible demonstration of the government’s

-community also get new truck     MINISTER of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, on Friday commissioned the new Bethany Multi-purpose Building, officially opened the library housed in the facility, and handed over a truck to the community.   This marked another significant investment by the Government of Guyana in the […]

-as Minister Edghill meets Charity residents   INFRASTRUCTURE development and community transformation were among the key topics discussed as Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill met with residents of the Old Housing Scheme in Charity, Region Two, during a community engagement held as part of the government’s ongoing Cabinet Outreach. The […]

-as 21 Essequibo Coast families receive building material vouchers   TWENTY-ONE families from the Essequibo Coast received a significant boost to achieve their dream of home ownership on Friday morning as they were presented with cement and steel vouchers through the government’s housing-assistance programme.   The vouchers were handed over at the […]

FORMER President of Guyana, Donald Ramotar, on the Freddie Kissoon Show, birthed a theory of Forbes Burnham that is bound to stir controversy.  In 1984, Mr. Burnham engendered peace talks between the PNC and PPP with the intention of both parties contesting the 1985 general election under one slate. The PPP accepted the invitation which

BEVON Griffith, called “Spooney,” was on Friday acquitted of the 2023 murder of vendor Trion Parks after a 12-member jury returned a unanimous verdict of not guilty following several hours of deliberation.   The verdict was handed down in the Demerara High Court before Justice Sandil Kissoon, who subsequently ordered Griffith’s discharged.   […]

GUYANA’S election to a key leadership position within the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) marks a significant milestone for the country and highlights its growing influence in promoting transparency and accountability in the management of natural resources.   This is according to Dr Prem Misir, Adviser for Government Agency […]

– 9 deaths, 48 accidents recorded The Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Regional Division Six has recorded a decline in road fatalities and fatal accidents so far this year, with preliminary police statistics showing fewer deadly crashes and traffic-related deaths compared to the same period last year. This was revealed during the Road Safety Programme […]

Some 21 families from various villages along the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), on Friday received cement and steel vouchers at the Regional Housing Office during an outreach exercise in the region. The vouchers were presented to the recipients by Housing Minister Collin Croal as part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting […]

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), acting on information received, conducted an operation at a premises in the Lodge area, Georgetown, comprising three separate houses. During the search, officers discovered a shotgun concealed between two concrete structures. The recovered weapon was confiscated and handed over to the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for […]

Days after being intercepted with four pounds (lbs) of ganja along the Ruimveldt Public Road, in the vicinity of Massy Supermarket, 27-year-old Tyrone De Groot was charged and granted bail. De Groot was arrested on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where a charge The […]

–Says over US$42B invested in Guyana Hailing the contributions companies from the United States (US) make to the Guyanese economy, US Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot says that these businesses are not just here for profits but are also creating opportunities for Guyanese. She made these remarks at a reception to celebrate 250 years of The post US […]