Guyana

DEMERARA Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to Guyana’s growth by investing in the creativity and ambition of local entrepreneurs through the D.B.L. Innovation Tank, its G$10 million Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) revolving programme. Launched to empower startups and early-stage businesses, the initiative, according to the bank, invites […]

MINISTER of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand on Tuesday afternoon met with vendors of the Suddie Market to discuss the transition into the newly completed market facility and address several concerns raised by vendors. The meeting brought together vendors who conduct their business along the roadside in the Suddie area. The […]

MINISTER of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Tuesday, met with contractors executing a number of agricultural infrastructure projects across the country to review their progress and discuss contractual timelines for completion. According to a press release from the ministry, during the engagement, the minister underscored the importance of ensuring that […]

–strengthen business skills OVER 140 women entrepreneurs graduated from three business development programmes on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen women-led enterprises and expand access to leadership training and financial literacy in Guyana. According to a press release, the graduation ceremony took place during the […]

THE Court of Appeal is expected to deliver a ruling on the challenge by United States-indicted businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, on March 17, even as the court on Tuesday declined to grant a stay of the ongoing extradition proceedings. The duo is challenging a February 4 decision by Acting Chief Justice

THE Ministry of Natural Resources on Tuesday disclosed that its intensified enforcement exercise against illegal mining activities continue to yield considerable results across Guyana’s mining districts. A coordinated operation conducted by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and the Guyana Police Force, led to the discovery of two illegal […]

-says large volume of court cases highlight ongoing challenges   DOMESTIC and gender-based violence continues to be a persistent challenge across Guyana, with courts processing numerous cases every day. In an interview with the Guyana Chronicle, Senior Superintendent for Region Four Division 4C (East Coast Demerara) Shavon Jupiter said that despite ongoing […]

—Traffic Chief calls for re-orientation of e-bike use amid rising road deaths TRAFFIC CHIEF, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh, is calling for a re-orientation of how electric motorcycles are used on Guyana’s roadways, after statistics revealed 60 accidents involving e-bikes between 2021 and 2026, including 14 fatalities. The data, compiled by the […]

-works advance on new, modern terminal building SAFER and more reliable travel to Karasabai in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) is one step closer to being fully realised as the upgrade of the Karasabai airstrip is now 70 per cent complete, with major works on the 3,000ft concrete runway nearing completion, while the construction of

WHAT goes on in political space in this country is a continuing assault on Guyana’s historiography. All of the major political parties over the past 80 years up to the present time have a tenacious habit of refusing to allow for the recording of Guyana’s history. It is left up to the historian and other

…calls for end to violence against women In observance of International Women’s Day 2026, under the theme “Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls,” the Office of the First Lady on Sunday hosted a walk through Georgetown. Hundreds of women participated in the initiative, creating a sea of purple as they moved through The post “Hope is […]

Thousands of passengers and businesses that rely on Guyana’s river and coastal transport system are set to benefit from a major rehabilitation initiative targeting three key vessels. The works are valued at more than $440 million and will reduce travel time along several critical routes. According to a DPI report, the MV Ma Lisha, MV The post Over $440M […]

The trial of Andrew Seegobin for the murder of Ramanand Mingo commenced on Monday at the Berbice Assizes before Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty. A jury was empanelled to hear the matter and State Counsel Marisa Edwards, who is prosecuting the case, told the court that the State intends to call 15 witnesses, including several community residents, The post […]

Drivers who operate motor vehicles without having their physical driver’s licence in their possession risk being ticketed, traffic ranks have warned. The caution was issued during the ‘Road Safety and You’ programme hosted by the Chairman of the Guyana National Road Safety Council, Earl Lambert, who was joined by members of the Guyana Police Force […]

A 29-year-old labourer was discovered chopped to death at his Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) home early Monday morning following an alleged dispute with a man known to him. Dead is Herbert Hartman of Tuschen New Scheme, EBE. Reports indicate that the incident occurred sometime between 20:30h on Sunday and 06:00h on Monday. Police said The post Tuschen […]