Guyana

—Residents seek solutions as ministers, government agencies take services directly to the people   THOUSANDS of residents from across Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) on Friday flocked the University of Guyana’s Berbice Campus at Tain, where Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo led the third edition of the government’s Public Day outreach initiative. […]

—urges them to expand beyond Guyana while raising service standards at home   GUYANESE companies should be aggressively pursuing opportunities beyond the country’s borders, and positioning themselves to become the regional conglomerates of tomorrow, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh said on […]

– VP Jagdeo warns NDCs against misuse of vehicles THE 19 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) and three municipalities in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) are expected to significantly improve waste collection and sanitation services following the handover of garbage compact trucks on Friday. At the same time, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo warned […]

– move signals growing international confidence in economy GLOBAL financial services giant Citi has received regulatory approval from the Bank of Guyana to establish a representative office in Georgetown, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to strengthen its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The announcement, […]

A MEMBER of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) was injured on Friday after a patrol came under fire during a border security operation along the Cuyuni River in Region Seven, according to the military. In a statement the GDF said the incident occurred at approximately 12:03 hrs while troops were escorting civilian commuters in keeping

– More than 56,000 visitors entered Guyana in May GUYANA recorded a significant surge in international arrivals during May as thousands of visitors travelled to the country to participate in the nation’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, with more than 56,000 passengers entering the country during the period. According to the Cheddi Jagan International […]

–         after guilty pleas at Diamond Court   A MAN previously convicted for fraud-related offences has again been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to two fresh charges of obtaining by false pretence brought by the Special, Organised Crime Unit (SOCU). Dave Rajeshwar Persaud was recently sentenced to a total of four years’ […]

A 22-year-old porter was remanded to prison on Friday for the murder of 69-year-old businessman, Mohammed Faizul Shaheed, whose decomposing body was discovered at his Providence home earlier this month. Yanick Williams, called “Lashup” or “Gap,” of Back Street, Peter’s Hall, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Senior Magistrate Dylon Bess at the […]

POLICE have destroyed approximately 5,000 cannabis plants during a joint eradication exercise conducted at Kimbia, Upper Berbice River. The operation, led by a Gazetted Officer, was carried out between May 28 and 29, 2026. During the exercise, ranks discovered a three-acre cannabis field containing plants ranging between two and four feet in height. Police […]

– Relief, recovery efforts underway   PRIME Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Friday visited several flood-affected villages in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine), as the government continues to monitor and respond to severe flooding caused by days of heavy rainfall. During the visit, the Prime Minister met with residents and local […]

…says Guyanese businesses need to change the way they operate As Guyana continues to build out its tourism and hospitality with dozens of new hotels and restaurants being opened, senior Minister with responsibility for finance Dr Ashni Singh says there needs to be better service delivery at these establishments in order for the country to The post […]

Convicted fraudster Dave Rajeshwar Persaud has again been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to two additional charges of obtaining by false pretence brought against him by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU). Persaud appeared before Magistrate Delon Bess at the Diamond Magistrates’ Court on May 22, 2026, where he admitted guilt to both […]

A 59-year-old man from Alness Village, Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) was injured following a shooting incident at Kildonan Village on Thursday. Police stated that they responded to a report of alleged threatening behaviour at Kildonan Village, and in the process of arresting the 10-day worker, he attacked them with a cutlass. As a […]

As Police continue their drug eradication exercise, a joint operation at Kimbia, Upper Berbice River, between Wednesday and Thursday led to the discovery of approximately three acres of farmland cultivated with about 5000 cannabis plants. The plants ranged from two to four feet in height, and were uprooted and destroyed by fire. The estimated value The […]

Cuban nationals Raudel Valverde and Yenifer María Quevedo Millán, who were earlier this month remanded to prison on Trafficking in Persons (TIP)-related offences, were on Thursday granted bail when they made their second court appearance. Valverde was charged with unlawfully withholding documents and recruiting by force or coercion for the purpose of […]