Guyana

The University of Guyana (UG) will, from the first week of April 2026, launch a nationwide pre-medical programme across all ten administrative regions, in a decisive move to strengthen the country’s healthcare workforce and expand access to tertiary education. The initiative, spearheaded by UG’s College of Medical Sciences, marks a significant scale-up […]

Guyana extends condolences to Suriname as region mourns former president President Dr. Irfaan Ali has expressed profound sadness at the passing of former President of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, describing him as a “fine statesman” and a trusted friend of Guyana. In an official statement issued on the former Surinamese leader’s death, […]

–U.S ambassador lauds President Irfaan Ali -led administration –credits gov’t for turning oil wealth into national development The United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, has praised the Guyanese Government’s use of oil revenues to drive wide‑ranging infrastructure development, describing the current leadership as acting in the “best […]

-slams ‘incompetent’ City Hall for failing to keep drains clear, execute other basic responsibilities   DECLARING that the stark reduction in flooding that has long plagued the capital was a “clear result” of Central Government’s interventions, President Ali blasted the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) for its chronic incompetence and repeated […]

PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has underscored Guyana’s growing role as a regional leader in disaster response and humanitarian support, highlighting the country’s recent contributions to crisis-hit Caribbean neighbours.   Speaking at a closing reception for the Southcom-supported Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) mission last week, President […]

–other massive food-production projects in the pipeline –President Ali says   AS Guyana prepares to export soyabean from its shores for the first time, President, Dr Irfaan Ali announced a sweeping package of agricultural and agro‑industrial initiatives aimed at diversifying the economy and deepening the country’s role in regional food security.   […]

-U.S. Ambassador says   UNITED States (U.S.) Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot has emphasised that the extradition request for businessmen Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed is not politically motivated, and was done within the parameters of the law and without the input of the Guyana Government.   She recently addressed the issue with a section of

  PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has highlighted a surge in home ownership across Guyana, particularly among younger citizens, which according to him points to a sharp increase in mortgage lending as a key driver of wealth creation and national development.   The Head of State pointed this out while delivering remarks at a recent event

GUYANA’S fight against HIV and AIDS is showing measurable progress, with new infections declining significantly over the years. However, emerging trends among young people are raising fresh concerns.   This is according to Dr Shanti Singh, who has been at the forefront of Guyana’s HIV response for over two decades. She spoke about the work

–Labour Minister announces, urges local, int’l firms to embrace initiative   GUYANA’S Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning Keoma Griffith has announced the launch of an inaugural Health and Safety Village on Main Street as part of a renewed national drive to put workers’ safety at the centre of the country’s rapid economic transformation.  

…no Police contact after 48 hours A 66-year-old woman is now living in fear after enduring a knifepoint confrontation during a home invasion, with the victim reporting that more than 48 hours after the incident, police had not visited the scene. The woman said the terrifying incident began sometime between 23:20h and 23:30h on Friday, The post […]

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has concluded its First Quarterly Fitness Competition for 2026, with the 1 Infantry Battalion securing first place in the male category after a strong overall performance. The 3 Infantry Battalion placed second following a consistent showing, while the 31 Special Forces Squadron finished third to complete the top three […]

President Dr Irfaan Ali has emphasised that the convenience of receiving the $100,000 cash grant directly into bank accounts outweighs the $50 bank transaction fee charged by some institutions. He spoke on the issue on the sideline of another event last week, when he addressed concerns raised by Opposition Member Ganesh Mahipaul, pointing out that The post […]

More than 100 entrepreneurs, government officials, and development partners gathered on Friday evening for the inaugural Entrepreneurs Connect: March Mixer, hosted by the Guyana Youth Entrepreneurship Chamber (GYEC). Organizers described the event as the first step in a structured, long-term effort to anchor young Guyanese professionals within the […]

Traffic officials have warned that drivers, not systemic failures, are largely responsible for road fatalities, emphasising that education and enforcement must go hand-in-hand. Speaking on the ‘Road Safety and You’ programme, Chairman of the Guyana National Road Safety Council (GNRSC) Earl Lambert, said motorists often blame the police or Government […]