Guyana

–Cabinet leads from front; citizens urged to adopt responsible waste practices   CABINET ministers fanned out across the country on Saturday as the Government escalated its nation-wide clean-up campaign, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips leading a strong call for shared responsibility, while the National Enhancement Committee reported […]

—says Caribbean must integrate strengths to unlock global competitiveness   PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has issued a strong call for a fundamental reset in how Caribbean economies operate, urging a decisive shift from fragmented competition to structured collaboration as the region seeks to remain relevant in an increasingly competitive global landscape. […]

THE Ministry of Health on Saturday celebrated a major milestone with the sod-turning ceremony for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art regional hospital in Bartica, Region Seven. The facility, which is expected to be completed in two years, forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to modernise and expand healthcare access across Guyana. […]

– rejects claims of gov’t interference in drug-trafficking case   MINISTER within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, has strongly condemned fugitive offender Azruddin Mohamed, describing him as “a notorious, barefaced liar who is hellbent on damaging the reputations of Guyanese who oppose his snare of deception.” In a statement issued […]

GUYANA is set to export soya beans to Barbados for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the country’s drive to expand agricultural production and strengthen regional food security. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement during his address at the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce Annual Business Meeting […]

QUITE apart from gangs in schools, societies across the globe are also witnessing a general increase in violence among young people and the growth of cyberbullying. The latter is a relatively recent phenomenon resulting from the ‘birth’ of the information highway we call the internet and the tremendous influence it exerts over our youth. While

–Real-time diagnostic imaging, global integration among initiatives on the horizon   GUYANA is moving to significantly ramp up the use of technology and digitisation within its healthcare sector, a comprehensive shift that President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said will position the country competitively among its regional and global counterparts. Speaking to […]

A CRACKDOWN on derelict vehicles and illegal dumping intensified on Saturday, with the Ministry of Public Works removing multiple abandoned vehicles and obstructions along D’Urban Street, as authorities ramp up enforcement against persistent non-compliance. The operation forms part of a broader push to reclaim public roadways increasingly being overtaken […]

—calls for early investment as geopolitical shifts open new economic frontiers PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has signalled that Guyana and the wider Caribbean must urgently reposition their economic strategies to capitalise on what he described as emerging opportunities in Haiti and Cuba, warning that failure to act early could see the region miss out on

THE Guyana Police Force, on Saturday, carried out a major drug destruction exercise, eliminating more than $1.7 billion worth of narcotics that were previously tendered as evidence in concluded court matters. The exercise was conducted under the supervision of Deputy Superintendent Fiona Fredericks, Head of the Narcotics Branch, as part of the Force’s […]

As Guyana continues to push its green energy transition, Chinese Ambassador Yang Yang has underscored the importance of the mining industry to move away from traditional practices towards a more environmentally-friendly method. She made these remarks during the recent commissioning of the Aurora Solar Farm at the Aurora Gold Mine site in Region Seven […]

…$10M proceeds to go towards animal shelters Guyana’s first son, Zayd Ali, brought a burst of citrus to the lawns of State House as he launched his fourth annual Lemonade Sale, an event aimed at raising funds to support local animal shelters and promote animal welfare. The lawns of State House came alive with citrus The post “I want to help […]

G Mining Ventures’ $3 billion acquisition catapults it to become a significant immediate gold producer with one of the highest current gold profiles, says the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The company announced an agreement to acquire G2 Goldfields on Tuesday. The deal will see both the Canadian companies combine their two adjacent projects […]

…calls for timely medical reports in abuse cases Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud has called for urgent improvements in the handling of abuse cases, warning that delays in obtaining medical reports, especially in matters of sexual violence, are weakening cases and undermining the pursuit of justice in the courts. The […]

The Supreme Court of Judicature of Guyana has issued a public notice outlining the legal authority of Court Marshals and confirming the execution of a writ of possession in relation to a land dispute on the East Bank of Demerara. According to the notice, Court Marshals function as executive officers of the court and operate The post Court confirms […]