Guyana

The following is the full text of a statement from the NTC: “The National Toshaos Council (NTC) joins with Indigenous voices and village leaders across Guyana in strongly condemning the disturbing display of intimidation by the WIN party, led by Mr. Azruddin Mohamed, outside the Amerindian Hostel on Princess Street on Sunday, December 7. It

The following is the full text of a press release from the UG: “THE University of Guyana is pleased to announce the elected appointment of Prof. Randolph Persaud as Pro Chancellor to the University of Guyana following the procedures laid out by the statutes and the 12th Council of the University on Monday, December 8,

—President Ali says national security goals require unified effort from police, citizens —tells ranks police cannot achieve public safety without community support PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has underscored that the future of public safety in Guyana depends on a strong bond of trust and collaboration among the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the Government, […]

–investors tell President Ali; point to employment, economic opportunities to be created PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali recently met with investors advancing the development of a 100,000-tonne white sugar refinery at the former Wales Sugar Estate, a project that is expected to boost Guyana’s sugar industry and strengthen the regional supply chain. The […]

PRINCIPAL Magistrate Judy Latchman on Wednesday delivered an extensive ruling in the ongoing extradition proceedings involving embattled businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed. She denied their application to refer several constitutional questions to the High Court and affirmed that the substantive matter will continue before her, in accordance with […]

THE Private Sector Commission (PSC), in its report on the 2025 General and Regional Elections, said the elections were conducted in a peaceful, credible and transparent manner, and that the final results declared by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) reflect the will of the Guyanese electorate. Chairman of the PSC, Captain Gerald Gouveia (Jnr), said

THE Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has raised concerns over the growing misuse of the Guyana flag by vessels not registered in the country. The Government of the United States recently informed MARAD that the Motor Tanker SKIPPER (formerly ADISA), IMO Number 9304667, was spotted in international waters falsely flying the Guyana flag. The vessel […]

SENIOR officials from the United States Department of War concluded a high-level visit to Guyana this week, reinforcing Washington’s commitment to deepening security co-operation with Georgetown and supporting stability across the Caribbean and South America. The delegation, led by Senior Advisor to the Secretary of War, Patrick Weaver and Acting Deputy […]

GOING beyond the domestic needs, the soon-to-be-constructed municipal airports at Rosehall, Region Six, and Lethem, Region Nine, will serve as regional hubs, President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced. The Head of State made this disclosure on Tuesday at the ICAO Next Generation of Aviation Professionals Plus (NGAP+) Programme launch held at the Pegasus […]

IN observance of World Human Rights Day 2025 on Wednesday, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, highlighted the collective responsibility to protect children and uphold human rights. Speaking under the theme “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials,” the Minister stressed that ensuring the safety and well-being of children […]

Milling and paving works on the vital Linden-Soesdyke Highway are now 98 per cent complete, bringing the US$161 million upgrade closer to a completion. According to the Department of Public Information (DPI), Consultant Kimnauth Tota said the core rehabilitation works involve two primary processes, milling and paving, which are essential for complete and […]

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand conducted a walkabout of the Skull City squatting area at Patentia, West Bank Demerara, Region Three on Wednesday. During the tour, Minister Manickchand met with the contractor responsible for road works and received assurances that accompanying drainage infrastructure will be completed […]

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) spread festive cheer to children in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Wednesday with a toy distribution exercise at the Kabakaburi Nursery and Kabakaburi Primary Schools. As part of its ongoing efforts to promote unity and inclusion, ERC Chairman Shaikh Moeen-ul-Hack and Commissioners Norris Witter, Ashton Simon, Ras […]

Twenty-two students will graduate this Friday from the Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School (AW&HWAES), Guyana’s only aircraft maintenance training organisation. The graduating students have completed all requirements for their Associate Degrees in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and for applications to the Guyana Civil […]

Nestor Luis Bolivar Martinez, called “Spanish Boy”, on Wednesday pleaded guilty in the High Court to manslaughter for the 2020 killing of 21-year-old Sanjay “Drill” Hanoman at Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara. Martinez, who was represented by attorney Ronald Bostwick, will be sentenced at a later date. According to the prosecution’s agreed […]