Guyana

— President Ali highlights continued focus on expanding development and opportunities — cautions against players seeking to gain political mileage MORE than $41.7 billion in investments have been channelled into Amerindian and hinterland communities over the past five years, President Dr Irfaan Ali has said, further outlining his administration’s […]

FIVE Guyana-based tourism businesses have been added to Tourism Cares’ Global Meaningful Travel Map, giving international travel planners greater access to the country’s community-based, conservation and sustainable tourism experiences. The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce and the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) announced the development on […]

AS Guyana’s economy continues to grow, supported by government’s efforts on fostering the environment for private sector expansion, more private sector entities have been widening their investments across the country. On this note, another milestone was reached Tuesday with the signing of a loan agreement at the Ministry of Finance overseen by Senior […]

– Ministers to ‘fan out’ across communities to hear residents’ concerns PRESIDENT Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali will today lead a two-day Cabinet outreach in Region 10, with residents of Coomacka and surrounding communities set to engage the Head of State and senior Government officials directly. The outreach is expected to begin at 10:00 a.m. at

GUYANA Power and Light Inc. (GPL) and the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the acquisition of land for the construction of the Princes Street Substation, a new 69kV/13.8kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Substation in Georgetown. The MoU was signed by Mayor of Georgetown His

— Regional court rejects bid for stay; committal hearing set to resume Thursday The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has rejected another attempt by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, businessman Nazar Mohamed, to interrupt the extradition proceedings being heard before Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman. The Tuesday decision was confirmed by […]

COMMUTERS in Region Ten or travellers heading into the hinterland will benefit from safer, more accessible and toll-free travel when the new US$35M Wismar-Mackenzie bridge is officially opened. Similar to the opening of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River bridge, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, said the bridge will be officially opened no later

— in defence of lawsuit; cites fire-safety measures & police finding that blaze was deliberately set by student THE State has maintained that safety measures had been in place at the Mahdia Secondary School before the deadly female dormitory fire, pointing to fire-safety training, evacuation plans and monthly fire drills as it rejected allegations of

MINISTER of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne-Shadeek has called for unity, reflection and community support as Guyana continues to mourn those who lost their lives in the MV Barima tragedy. Speaking at the launch of this year’s Amerindian Heritage Month celebrations, which focus on Guyana’s development and Indigenous affairs, Browne-Shadeek said the […]

RESIDENTS of Lima and surrounding communities in Region Two now have greater access to safe and affordable drinking water following the official opening of the Guyana Water Incorporated’s (GWI) new bottle refilling station on Tuesday. The facility, which was officially opened during an afternoon ceremony attended by residents, community leaders and other […]

Days after they were arrested for attempting to break into the home of a Director of Projects attached to the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) at Tuschen New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), the three suspects were charged and remanded to prison. Yohance Carroll, 22 and Earl Grant, 23, from Tucville Squatting Area, The post Trio […]

A 57-year-old security guard attached to the Amerindian Affairs Ministry, Thomas and Quamina Streets, Georgetown, was reportedly robbed at gunpoint in the wee hours of Monday. According to reports received, the victim and a colleague were stationed in separate guard huts when two men armed with handguns confronted him. The suspects reportedly assaulted the […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday issued a wanted bulletin for 26-year-old Gavin Johnson, also called ‘Max’, for questioning in connection with the murder of Godfrey Gill, also called “Chucky,” at Mowasie Landing, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni). It was reported that on August 20, 2026, Gill was in the vicinity of a shop at Mowasie The post […]

The Amerindian Affairs Ministry on Monday hosted an interfaith service at the Umana Yana to usher in Amerindian Heritage Month 2026, being observed under the theme, “Observing our Cultural Heritage during our Diamond Jubilee.” Amerindian Affairs Minister, Sarah Browne Shadeek, said the annual service provides an opportunity to give thanks for the past […]

…as Ministry seeks balance between vendors, school canteens Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Priya Manickchand on Monday met with vendors operating along Woolford Avenue, Georgetown to discuss arrangements for vending following infrastructure upgrades in the area. The meeting, which was also attended by Permanent Secretary (PS) Miguel […]