Guyana

As Commonwealth nations gathered in Antigua and Barbuda for the 28th Heads of Government Meeting, Guyana has underscored that access to quality eye care should be a fundamental development priority as it is linked to education, productivity, equality, and economic growth. “Guyana is honoured to co-host this Summit because we believe that the ability to […]

…says increased training budget not evidence of waste The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has defended its reported expenditure of approximately $13.8 million on staff training and development, arguing that the investment is necessary to strengthen its capacity to regulate Guyana’s expanding economy, particularly the oil and gas sector. In a […]

For students living in remote communities, pursuing a university education can involve challenges that extend beyond lectures, assignments and examinations. Unreliable internet connections, transportation costs, and the difficulty of accessing accommodation can make the journey particularly demanding. For several graduates in the University of Guyana […]

For some families, a university graduation is an experience they have never witnessed. There are no graduation photographs on the walls or older siblings who can explain what to expect. For others, higher education has remained an ambition that financial difficulties and personal circumstances made difficult to achieve. For several members of the University […]

…as GCCI calls for fair enforcement to protect compliant businesses The Labour and Manpower Planning Ministry has warned businesses in the wholesale and retail sectors that it will strengthen enforcement of labour laws, as concerns persist over non-compliance and high employee turnover. Labour Minister Keoma Griffith issued the warning on Tuesday during a […]

…reiterates that citizens will get cheaper gas in 2026 Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to advancing Guyana’s national development agenda, highlighting major progress in the energy sector and a renewed legislative drive to improve citizens’ quality of life. Speaking on the side-lines of […]

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has ruled in favour of Janet Hassan in a long-running land dispute on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), overturning a Court of Appeal decision which had ordered her to surrender possession of the property. In a unanimous judgement delivered on November 3, 2026, the regional court held that The post […]

…Guyana’s fleet surpasses 110 aircraft – Minister Jags Aviation Inc has made a whopping $1 billion-plus investment in Guyana’s aviation sector with the acquisition of a brand-new Bell 407 helicopter, as the industry continues to expand, with more than 110 locally registered aircraft now in operation. The aircraft forms part of BK Air, the […]

Education Minister Sonia Parag on Tuesday underscored the importance of strong and active Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in addressing challenges within the school system and improving the overall delivery of education. The Minister made the remarks during an engagement with parents, teachers, and guardians of learners from several schools across the […]

Aurora Secondary School emerged as the overall winner of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS) Essequibo Coast Praant’s Annual Inter-Secondary School Rangoli Competition, held on Wednesday at the Abram Zuil Secondary School, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), as part of activities leading up to the celebration of Diwali. The annual competition saw […]