Guyana

Swift action by crew members and public-spirited citizens saw Pauline Cirus, a passenger onboard the MV Ma Lisha that was en route to Kumaka, North West District (NWD) in Region One (Barima-Waini), safely giving birth to a healthy baby boy in the wee hours of Saturday. Based on reports, the expecting mother began experiencing abdominal The post Mother […]

The Guyana Mining School and Training Centre Inc (GMSTCI) is continuing to expand and diversify its capacity-building programmes beyond traditional miner training, targeting critical skills gaps within Guyana’s mining and mineral exploration sectors through specialised training for university students and Amerindian communities. The initiative is aimed at […]

The decomposing body of a 44-year-old man, popularly known as “President”, was discovered inside a house at Patrick Dam, Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), on Saturday morning after a foul odour emanating from the premises prompted a report to the Police. The dead man has been identified as Lenox Deane, of Lot The […]

– as part of botanical collaboration between PAC, Kew More than 170 years after its first arrival, Guyana’s national flower – the Victoria amazonica – will return to the United Kingdom (UK) to take pride of place at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London. This is made possible through a collaboration between Guyana’s Protected The post […]

…fear disruption during lucrative Christmas shopping season …Mayor takes concerns to Local Government Ministry Vendors operating in sections of the New Amsterdam Municipal Market are appealing for the commencement of reconstruction works to be postponed until January 2027, fearing that the planned November start could disrupt their businesses during the […]

Building on strong bilateral relations, Guyana and the United Kingdom (UK) are exploring strengthening their collaboration in several key developmental areas. President Dr Irfaan Ali recently held a meeting with the UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Rt Hon Ed Miliband, who was in Guyana during the two-day State Visit of His […]

…every beekeeper to receive 10 beehive boxes as Govt boosts apiculture support Beekeepers and honey producers have called for greater public education on the difference between genuine and imitation honey, as exhibitors showcased their products and shared their experiences at Honey Fest 2026, held Friday, October 30 on the lawns of the Agriculture […]

– says agriculture grew 17.9% annually under PPP/C, criticises APNU interpretations The Ministry of Agriculture has highlighted the Government’s agricultural development record, pointing to growth in the sector since 2020, while accusing the APNU of overlooking existing policies and the impact of estate closures under its former APNU/AFC administration. […]

…tells British business leaders Guyana open for business Guyana’s trade relationship with the United Kingdom has expanded significantly alongside the country’s economic growth, with bilateral trade reaching approximately £6 billion over the past five years, Dr Ashni Singh, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance […]

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) is calling for greater emphasis on early education to prevent ethnic prejudice, urging schools, families and community institutions to instill values of mutual respect, understanding and peaceful coexistence among children from a young age. This call was made recently by Deputy Chairman Ogle when the ERC engaged […]