Guyana

President Dr Irfaan Ali and India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, have signed three bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation between Guyana and India, including initiatives to support infrastructure development, small businesses and digital payments. The agreements were signed yesterday on the sidelines of the […]

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has been appointed the Commonwealth Champion of Biodiversity, further strengthening Guyana’s leadership in mobilising global action through the Global Biodiversity Alliance and advancing a future where biodiversity conservation creates real economic opportunities and lasting prosperity for people and communities across the […]

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Guyana-Canada relations, with discussions focusing on trade, investment, climate action, biodiversity conservation and development financing. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in […]

GUYANA recorded its highest-ever number of visitor arrivals for the month of October, welcoming 47,726 visitors in 2026, representing a 12.8 per cent increase over the corresponding period last year. The latest figures underscore the continued growth of the country’s tourism sector, with total visitor arrivals reaching 408,349 between January and October, […]

– AG challenges evidence filed by defence, describes affidavit as ‘one of the worst’ he has read THE High Court’s review of the decision to deny bail to Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed was delayed on Wednesday after Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif identified deficiencies in an affidavit submitted by his legal team, prompting Attorney General and […]

REGIONAL security agencies, academics and policymakers to collaborate on financial crime, climate threats and AI-driven security solutions The Regional Security System (RSS) and The University of the West Indies (The UWI) have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the Caribbean’s collective response to emerging security threats, with […]

– visit to West Berbice school part of national push to strengthen Parent-Teacher Associations EDUCATION Minister Sonia Parag has called on parents, teachers and guardians to work together to tackle violence, bullying and vaping in schools, warning that children will bear the consequences if the education community fails to act jointly. Parag made the […]

A HIGH-LEVEL delegation from the Ministry of Public Works, led by Minister Bishop Juan Edghill and Minister within the Ministry, Madanlall Ramraj, on Wednesday, commenced comprehensive inspections of recently completed and ongoing infrastructural projects across Region Two, Pomeroon-Supenaam. The inspections are aimed at assessing the quality of works, […]

THE US$50 million Chateau Margot Mall and Lifestyle Centre on the East Coast Demerara corridor has reached 55 per cent completion, with the ANSA McAL Group targeting 2027 for the opening of the major commercial development. The project, which officially commenced with a sod-turning ceremony approximately one year ago, is expected to provide a new

GAILANN Griffith’s journey to the legal profession began in the village of Soesdyke, where she attended Soesdyke Nursery and Primary School before moving on to Friendship Secondary School. Raised in a single-parent household, Griffith came from humble beginnings that taught her the value of resilience, sacrifice and making the most of every opportunity. […]

As Commonwealth nations gathered in Antigua and Barbuda for the 28th Heads of Government Meeting, Guyana has underscored that access to quality eye care should be a fundamental development priority as it is linked to education, productivity, equality, and economic growth. “Guyana is honoured to co-host this Summit because we believe that the ability to […]

…says increased training budget not evidence of waste The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has defended its reported expenditure of approximately $13.8 million on staff training and development, arguing that the investment is necessary to strengthen its capacity to regulate Guyana’s expanding economy, particularly the oil and gas sector. In a […]

For students living in remote communities, pursuing a university education can involve challenges that extend beyond lectures, assignments and examinations. Unreliable internet connections, transportation costs, and the difficulty of accessing accommodation can make the journey particularly demanding. For several graduates in the University of Guyana […]

For some families, a university graduation is an experience they have never witnessed. There are no graduation photographs on the walls or older siblings who can explain what to expect. For others, higher education has remained an ambition that financial difficulties and personal circumstances made difficult to achieve. For several members of the University […]

…as GCCI calls for fair enforcement to protect compliant businesses The Labour and Manpower Planning Ministry has warned businesses in the wholesale and retail sectors that it will strengthen enforcement of labour laws, as concerns persist over non-compliance and high employee turnover. Labour Minister Keoma Griffith issued the warning on Tuesday during a […]