Guyana

Guyana’s Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has moved to distance the country from an oil tanker seized by United States authorities, making it clear that the vessel was never legitimately registered under the Guyana flag. In a statement issued on Thursday, MARAD confirmed that it had been advised of the seizure of the oil tanker Majestic

– President Ali says as CARPHA conference highlights innovation, collaboration By Shaniya Harding GUYANA is working towards defining itself as a regional leader in digital healthcare, with President Dr. Irfaan Ali signalling that the nation is ready to take up the mantle of regional leadership through the creation of a telemedicine hub. Speaking at the

GUYANA and the United Kingdom have signalled renewed commitment to strengthening bilateral co-operation across key development sectors, following the presentation of Letters of Credence by the UK’s new High Commissioner Joseph Guy Fisher, MBE, to President, Dr Irfaan Ali, on Wednesday. The ceremony, held in Georgetown, formally marked Fisher’s […]

– President Ali notes – global shocks, disease threats underscore urgency at COSALFA 52 PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has noted that the Caribbean and wider Latin American region must urgently strengthen animal-health systems as global instability and disease threats continue to expose vulnerabilities in food production and supply chains. The Head of State […]

– Finance Minister says SENIOR Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, on Wednesday, reported that more than 241,000 Guyanese have thus far benefitted from the Government’s national cash grant initiative, with the majority receiving payments directly into their bank accounts. Dr Singh made this known […]

– notes research must be turned into action for better health outcomes GUYANA’S Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, has called on Caribbean nations to take a decisive leadership role in shaping their own healthcare future by strengthening research, producing regional data and embracing innovation to drive evidence-based policy and better health […]

THE Civil Defence Commission (CDC) on Wednesday issued a weather advisory warning of prolonged rainfall and potential flooding across several regions, with residents urged to take precautionary measures as conditions are expected to intensify over the coming days. According to the CDC, the Hydrometeorological Service has forecast periods of above-normal […]

RESIDENTS of Region Two were on Wednesday urged to capitalise on a wave of new economic opportunities, as Minister of the Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, outlined a suite of initiatives designed to expand access to financing, strengthen small businesses and modernise service delivery. Speaking to a large gathering at […]

  SENIOR Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has called for intensified regional collaboration to strengthen food security and remove barriers to intra-Caribbean trade, warning that resilience in the sector is critical to the region’s long-term economic stability. Dr Singh made the remarks while […]

THE University of Guyana has received 27 applications for the position of Vice-Chancellor and Principal following an extensive international recruitment process, Chancellor Sir Ronald Sanders announced on Wednesday. The applications were submitted in response to a widely circulated call issued by a Council-appointed Search Committee, which closed on April […]

A 25-year-old gold miner of 111 Miles, Mahdia, Potaro, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) was arrested on Sunday during a police operation in relation to several warrants issued following his conviction for multiple offences. Kellon Henry, was apprehended at about 10:10h on Sunday, when ranks from the Mahdia Police Station acted on information and carried out […]

Entrepreneurs and small business operators are gaining critical skills to strengthen their operations through business clinics hosted by the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) under the Tourism, Industry and Commerce Ministry, as the government continues to invest in capacity building and private sector growth. The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts by […]

Residents of Fair View Village, North Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) benefitted from a traffic outreach on Saturday, led by ranks from the Traffic Department in Region Nine. The initiative included a Learner’s Driver’s Theoretical Examination, allowing both first-time and re-sit candidates to complete the test within their […]

The Natural Resources Ministry, through the Guyana Forestry Commission, has partnered with the European Union (EU) to advance efforts aimed at reducing deforestation and forest degradation within the Amazon Rainforest. The initiative is part of the Amazonia+ Programme, funded by the EU and led by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), in […]

Three Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) men have been fined after appearing before the court on charges of driving with breath alcohol levels exceeding the legal limit. Bhoopaul Roy, a 43-year-old hire car driver of Golden Fleece, was charged with the offence committed on March 21, along the Suddie Public Road. The charge was instituted The […]