Guyana

–step up use of drones to modernise public health supply chain GUYANA to soon introduce an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered inventory platform, and continue and expand the use of drones to deliver emergency medicines to remote communities as part of a major push to modernise Guyana’s public health system, President Dr Irfaan Ali has said. While

President, Dr Irfaan Ali recently joined businessman Roopan Ramotar and his family to commission their 43-room Rooster International Hotel at Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast. This was described by the President as another addition to the rapidly growing hospitality sector of Region Two

Thousands of Guyanese gather at the Providence National Stadium for the One Guyana Worship Experience. Headlined by internationally renowned gospel artistes Naomi Raine and Sinach, the event brought together the Christian community for a night of love, community, and faith (NCN photo)

–say accountability starts with individual responsibility, acknowledge President Ali’s declaration of possessions THERE have been mounting calls for United States-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed, who is also Leader of the Opposition, to subject his own assets and sources of wealth to the same level of public scrutiny as government officials. One […]

–Minister Sukhai highlights government’s major education, social support MINISTER within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Pauline Sukhai, has underscored the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government’s growing investment in education and social services, highlighting that children now receive state support from […]

– Minister Mustapha rejects Mohamed’s allegations – says claims are politically motivated MINISTER of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has firmly rejected allegations made against him by businessman and political figure Azruddin Mohamed regarding the Black Belly Sheep Project, describing the claims as “false, malicious and entirely without merit” and […]

EVERY year on July 6, the international community marks World Zoonoses Day, raising awareness of the risks posed by diseases transmitted between animals and humans while promoting practices to prevent them. This observance is particularly relevant given that an estimated 60 percent of all known human infectious diseases are zoonotic, while nearly 75 percent […]

– says Region Three Private Sector Inc HEAD of the Region Three Private Sector Inc. (R3PSInc), Halim Khan, has praised President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and his Cabinet for what he described as a “remarkable demonstration of leadership through action” following the recent Government’s extensive outreach across Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), where […]

GANESH Mahipaul and Terrence Campbell gave their take in a discussion with David Hinds last week on why APNU lost the general election of 2026. In both of their outlines, there was no mention that the PPP won the election through a process of rigging. Mahipaul concentrated on public infighting within the PNC and lack

MINISTER of Education, Sonia Parag, recently delivered encouraging remarks to the second cohort of the University of Guyana’s Regional Accelerator for STEM Students Readiness (RASSR) programme. The RASSR programme, according to the Ministry of Education, brings together promising young minds from across Guyana and provides them with an immersive learning […]

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes economies and societies worldwide, the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), in partnership with the University of the West Indies (UWI), St Augustine and the AI Innovation Centre, will host the inaugural Caribbean AI Forum 2026 (CAIF 2026) from July 23-24 2026 under the theme, “AI for Caribbean […]

Motorists travelling along the Heroes Highway will soon benefit from improved traffic management with the installation of traffic lights at several major intersections, including the Mocha-Herstelling junction. The highway, which has traditionally been managed by traffic ranks during periods of heavy congestion, is being outfitted with traffic signal […]

…written submissions accepted until Dec 31 The Constitution Reform Commission (CRC) has launched a public call for written submissions as it begins the process of reviewing Guyana’s Constitution, inviting citizens and organisations to propose changes they believe should be considered. Notices published in the Sunday, July 5, 2026 edition of Guyana Times […]

Continuous overnight rainfall has left several communities across the Corentyne Coast, Region Six inundated on Monday with some yards and access roads completely inaccessible. Among the hardest-hit communities highlighted in public posts was Bloomfield, where floodwaters surrounded homes and residents reported losses as water entered their properties. Local […]

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and security as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) marked CARICOM Day. In a statement on behalf of the Joint Services Coordinating Council, Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, said the observance provides an opportunity to celebrate the shared values, […]