Guyana

PROGRESS under the European Union (EU) funded 11th EDF Regional Technical Cooperation Facility with the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States was assessed when the Programme Management Committee met recently.   The 11th EDF Support to Wider Caribbean Cooperation: Regional Technical Cooperation Facility (TCF) brought […]

ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Mahendra Singh, Guyana’s Traffic Chief, has called for partnership in public transportation. He emphasised that the Guyana Police Force does not seek praise for its proactive efforts with the United Minibus Union (UMU).   In a frank interview at Traffic Headquarters in Georgetown, Singh discussed ongoing police-led […]

DOMESTIC violence was not something people spoke about openly in Kyrgyzstan in the 1990s following the collapse of the Soviet Union, but after a long road of dedicated efforts, there are now laws addressing family abuse, crisis centres and hotlines while human rights defenders tackle such new challenges as sexual slavery. Bübyusara Ryskulova has been

DIRECTOR of Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase Inc (VEHSI), Nicholas Deygoo-Boyer, has underscored the importance of technical training in equipping Guyanese to meet the growing labour demands of the oil and gas sector. During his appearance on the Starting Point Podcast, he pointed to the Guyana Technical Training College as a critical step forward in this regard. He

OIL prices look set to rise further on Monday, having closed before the at their highest in nearly four years, after U.S. and Iranian threats to target energy facilities, analysts said on Sunday. U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that Guyana will soon begin large-scale production of cocoa and coffee. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) last week, President Ali said that within the next few weeks, large-scale cultivation of cacoa and coffee will commence, alongside broader investments […]

A SINGLE mother from Coffee Grove in Region Two celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr in a truly special way after receiving a brand-new home under the Men on Mission (MoM) initiative. Prior to receiving this house, she lived in a dilapidated wooden building for years. The story of her plight was shared with Minister within the Ministry of

THIS output here began three columns ago, the origin of which is a large letter in the Stabroek News (SN) of March 14, 2026 by Nigel Westmaas, one of the more pronounced defenders of the political interests of the Mulatto/Creole class and one of the longest serving members of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA). Westmaas

THE trial of two men accused of the 2022 murder of 18-year-old Jude Christino is proceeding after the High Court in Demerara declined to accept their guilty pleas. OJ Samuel Smith, known as “Red Boy,” and Wayne DaSilva, 22, called “Monkey Man,” are jointly charged in connection with the fatal stabbing at Kumaka Waterfront, Mabaruma,

–Minister Persaud says in message on World Down Syndrome Day MINISTER of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, has emphasised the need for persons to continue giving hope and love to those living with Down Syndrome. In her message on the occasion of World Down Syndrome Day, Dr Persaud said: “Today, I pay

…RDC, NDCs join forces to address community priorities Efforts to strengthen local governance in Region Six (East Berbice–Corentyne) are gaining momentum, with a series of engagements between the Regional Administration and Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) aimed at improving coordination, addressing community concerns and ensuring that […]

The Guyana Government and ExxonMobil are yet to decide on a sole expert to oversee the settlement of the US$214.4 million cost oil claim, flagged during an audit of the United States (US)-based oil company’s expenses between 1999 and 2017. Country Manager Alistair Routledge said that if the ongoing negotiations reach a stalemate, the parties The post […]

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) hosted a five-day technical training from March 16 to 20, focused on the development of a Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) at its Georgetown head office. The initiative, held under the auspices of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), brought together senior representatives from key aviation […]

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) on Saturday joined the international community in observing the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, calling for continued vigilance and collective action to address racial prejudice. Observed annually on March 21, this year’s theme, “Mobilising Political Will: 60 Years of Commemorating […]

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed that complaints regarding dust emissions from Vilvoorden Investment Inc on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) are now before the court. The Magistrate has instructed that the company’s compliance with required mitigation measures be formally assessed and reported at the next hearing, […]