Guyana

IT is in the news once more and this time domestic violence is seen at its worst—a bloodied woman lying dead, a man lying dead in a pool of blood and their son nursing a gunshot wound to his torso. Regardless of the details of this case, the underlying story is the same as in

AS Guyanese head to the polls on September 1, the most important signal to markets will be twofold: a credible, peaceful outcome delivered without delay, and continuity in the constructive relationship between the government and investors, regardless of the outcome at the polls. In 2020, results from the March 2 vote were only declared on

– urges citizens’ participation THE Organisation of American States (OAS) has deployed its Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) to Guyana in anticipation of the country’s General and Regional Elections on September 1, 2025. The mission is being led by former Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding. In a statement, the Mission emphasised that the strength […]

–Dr. Jagdeo says — reaffirms commitment to sugar industry, quashing opposition rhetoric of industry being left behind ALL categories of workers will benefit from improved wages, expanded opportunities, and the conversion of part-time workers into full-time employees, People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary and Guyana’s Vice President, Dr. […]

FOR 100 Guyanese amputees, life has taken a transformative turn with the conclusion of the Artificial Limb Donation and Fitment Camp at the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre in Georgetown. The initiative, which saw the fabrication and distribution of 105 prosthetic limbs, was spearheaded by the Ministry of Health’s Disability and Rehabilitation Services […]

MINISTER of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, recently met with 38 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) instructors from six administrative regions who are currently undergoing the Basic Industrial Safety Training (BIST) Programme at the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD). The programme, facilitated by LearnCorp […]

AS Guyana prepares for its General and Regional Elections on September 1, 2025, the Private Sector Commission (PSC), serving as an Accredited Observer Mission, has issued a statement urging all political actors and citizens to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful electoral process. The PSC expressed confidence in the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), noting […]

WITH Guyana’s General and Regional Elections scheduled for September 1, 2025, ranks of the Guyana Police Force in Regional Division One (Barima-Waini) have commenced election preparedness training to ensure professionalism and impartiality on polling day. Senior Superintendent Ramana, Commander of Regional Division #1, on Friday, conducted a general […]

– brings coast-level facilities to Region Nine THE quiet community of Massara Village in Region Nine came alive on Friday as residents, educators, and students gathered to witness a transformative moment, the commissioning of the $300 million Massara Secondary School by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand. For decades, hinterland students in […]

IT has been 95 days since President Irfaan Ali announced September 1 as the date for national and regional elections. Political parties vying for office have had three months to convince the Guyanese electorate that they deserve their votes. Tomorrow, the focus switches from politicians to the people who will shape this country’s trajectory for

Bartica inaugurated its first Special Needs School, the Diverse Learning Centre in Region Seven with a formal commissioning by Minister of Education Priya Manickchand on Saturday. A Department of Public Information (DPI) report noted that the facility stands as a bold advancement in the quest to broaden inclusive education throughout Guyana. Catering for 25 […]

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) recently participated in the National Children’s Conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), engaging over 200 young participants at the event, which was organised by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security (MHSSS) in collaboration with UNICEF. In a post on its social media page, the GDF noted The […]

With General and Regional Elections just around the corner on September 1, Guyanese bodybuilding icon Kerwin Clarke has publicly thrown his support behind President Irfaan Ali, offering a high-profile endorsement that underscores the incumbent’s appeal to diverse segments of the electorate. Clark, a celebrated athlete with a distinguished competitive […]

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government, in its next term, will expand the Local Content Act to include persons employed in the trucking sector, an initiative that will allow more Guyanese to benefit from even more opportunities, says a Department of Public Information (DPI) report. According to the report, President and the PPP/C’s […]

…thanks Afro-Guyanese for standing with him in support of the PPP/C Former People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) Executive and Member of Parliament James Bond, on Saturday delivered a powerful message of unity and transformation as he took the stage at the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s (PPP/C) final campaign rally ahead of Monday’s […]