Guyana

RELATIVES of those who perished in the MV Barima disaster have expressed outrage and dismay after photographs of their family members appeared during an opposition-led demonstration at Parliament’s sitting, stating that no one sought or received their consent to use the images for political purposes. Numerous family members described feeling profoundly […]

–ditches order for placards, protests throughout sitting DESPITE days of public calls for “accountability,” Opposition MPs declined every parliamentary avenue offered to them to question government on the MV Barima tragedy. The National Assembly sat this week with a full slate of questions from Opposition MPs on the Order Paper; questions addressed […]

–with zero-interest loans for entrepreneurs THE Guyana Development Bank Bill 2026 was, on Monday, successfully passed in the National Assembly, paving the way for the establishment of a dedicated financial institution to expand access to financing for small businesses and entrepreneurs, despite repeated attempts from the parliamentary opposition to […]

–Office of the Prime Minister says, condemns ‘distasteful’ conduct of US-indicted Mohamed’s sister THE Office of the Prime Minister has strongly condemned the conduct of the sister of US-indicted Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed after she reportedly forced her way into the precincts of Parliament and directed offensive and distasteful remarks at […]

THE Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will hand down a judgment on Wednesday that could determine the fate of Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, businessman Nazar Mohamed, in their long-running battle against extradition to the United States. The regional court has again confirmed it will deliver its decision at 2:00 p.m. AST on

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced the creation of a new national body to coordinate long-term support for survivors and families affected by the MV Barima tragedy, promising that Guyana’s compassion will not fade once the headlines do. The vessel, carrying passengers and crew from Georgetown to Port Kaituma, capsized after a distress call was

—Belizean jurist to chair probe as inquiry targets accountability, sweeping safety reforms A FIVE-MEMBER international Commission of Inquiry (COI) has been granted sweeping powers to investigate every aspect of the MV Barima tragedy, including whether negligence, misconduct, institutional failures or breaches of maritime safety laws contributed to […]

—Underwater conditions too dangerous to enter wreck, families told   ZERO visibility, powerful currents and the maze of ropes and hammocks inside the capsized MV Barima are making recovery efforts extraordinarily dangerous, French military divers told anxious relatives of the missing during a briefing at the Charity Operations Centre on Sunday. The […]

—Credits Toshaos, village councils for accountable stewardship of LCDS resources   VICE–PRESIDENT, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has commended Amerindian village leaders for their stewardship of billions of dollars in Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) resources, saying communities have outperformed international agencies in implementing development projects […]

RELATIVES of those still missing following the MV Barima tragedy were on Sunday given a live view of the deep-diving operation at the wreck site as President Dr. Irfaan Ali updated them on the ongoing search and recovery effort. During a meeting at the Charity Command Centre, families watched live footage transmitted from the operation

…30 victims laid to rest, counselling, funeral support continues for affected families – Region 1 Chair President Dr Irfaan Ali on Sunday assured relatives of those still missing following the MV Barima tragedy that any decision to establish a memorial at the site where the ferry sank would rest entirely with the families of the The post Families view […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is continuing its road safety education campaign through a series of training sessions aimed at improving awareness, encouraging responsible driving practices and reducing traffic violations and collisions. In Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), the Traffic Department continued its community outreach efforts with a road […]

The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) has strengthened its operational and training capacity following the successful completion of a five-day Defence and Arrest Tactics Instructor Course conducted in partnership with the ASMA Security Training Academy. According to the GPS, the programme, which was accredited by Defence Technology, was designed to enhance the […]

Community Policing Groups (CPGs) in five regions have received new all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to improve patrols and emergency response efforts in remote and difficult-to-access communities. The Home Affairs Ministry on Thursday handed over five Kawasaki ATVs, purchased through a $15 million Government investment, to CPGs serving Mabaruma in Region One […]

…South Rupununi communities form company to secure contracts, create jobs Santa Aratack is diversifying its economy with several new projects aimed at creating employment and generating income for the community. Toshao of Santa Aratack Mission, the only Amerindian community in Region Three, Christopher Cornelius, spoke with the Department of Public […]