Guyana

–President Ali outlines bold, expansive vision for economic and social evolution –junior stock exchange, SMEs loan, new tax incentives, more cash grants among comprehensive measures — says gov’t to create jobs, continue investments in education, health PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has unveiled a sweeping five year agenda for what he describes as “the […]

PRESIDENT Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday revealed that the government is examining possible options for the construction of a massive rail transit system. He made the revelation on Wednesday as he outlined the government’s ambitious transport infrastructure agenda for the next five years at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). “In this […]

–stakeholders welcome comprehensive plans announced by President Ali for digital, economic, social transformation CHAIRMAN of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Captain Gerald Gouveia (Jnr), has said that the private sector is excited and prepared to take advantage of new opportunities expected to emerge as Guyana continues its development. His comments […]

–President Ali pledges to work closely with international partners on substance abuse and drug smuggling PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to combating substance abuse and drug smuggling, warning that new and dangerous forms of drug use are increasingly threatening public health, particularly among young people. […]

–President Ali announces policy-driven push to protect animals nationwide THE government has announced a wide-ranging package of measures to strengthen animal welfare, promising increased financial support for organisations and new tax incentives to expand professional animal care across the country. President Dr. Irfaan Ali, addressing a large gathering […]

GUYANA’S judiciary, which has upheld stability and the principles of good governance, is poised for a new era of consistent excellence, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said, signalling a commitment to strengthening the country’s judicial system. Addressing a large gathering at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre late Wednesday, where he was outlining the […]

AS the government transitions to a modern and digitally-driven economy, more Guyanese are joining the formal banking system. Speaking to the nation from the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on Wednesday, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that over 600,000 Guyanese are now integrated into the country’s financial system. The head of state made […]

A TOTAL of 508 nursing assistants graduated on Wednesday as part of the Ministry of Health’s expanded training programme, a development Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said is critical to strengthening Guyana’s healthcare system amid rapid national transformation. The graduation ceremony, hosted by the Health Sciences Education Department, was held on […]

BIBI Shariman Neshaw Ali, the mother of President Dr. Irfaan Ali, has filed multi-million-dollar defamation lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Meta Platforms Inc., and social media personality Melissa Ann Atwell-Holder, alleging that she was subjected to a sustained and malicious campaign of false corruption claims that caused serious […]

THE Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has received ISO 15189 plus accreditation, becoming the first public laboratory in the country to attain the internationally-recognised certification. The accreditation was hailed as a major milestone for the country’s public health sector during a ceremony held at the hospital’s complex on Wednesday. […]

…maritime manpower must keep pace – Minister With ship traffic into Guyana increasing sharply over the past five years, the country’s maritime sector is facing growing pressure for skilled manpower to keep pace with expanding port activity, Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar has said. Indar made the remarks on Tuesday evening while […]

…jailed for 20 years A Demerara High Court Judge on Wednesday sentenced Seyon Kemo James to 20 years’ imprisonment for his role in the brutal 2021 murder of taxi driver Kenrick Trim, after balancing the seriousness of the offence against mitigating factors contained in probation, welfare, and psychiatric reports. James, now 30, appeared before Acting […]

Addressing residents during an engagement at State House, Anna Regina, on Wednesday, Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud stated that while development between 2020 and 2025 was rapid, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) is now positioned for even faster and more progressive transformation. Reaffirming the Government’s strong […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued wanted bulletins for three men in connection with separate criminal offences, including felonious wounding, rape of a minor, and drug trafficking. In separate notices circulated by Police, members of the public are being urged to assist with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects. Police The post […]

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) in a press release said that it continued its holiday outreach on Tuesday, December 17, 2025, with a toy distribution drive in the remote Region Nine community of Konashen. The exercise saw commissioners and staff of the ERC engaging children from the Konashen Nursery and Primary Schools under the Konashen The post ERC […]