Guyana

—President Ali set to deliver feature address as country takes centre stage GUYANA is set to command significant international attention at this year’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), with President, Dr Irfaan Ali leading a large national delegation and delivering the feature address at the event’s opening. This was revealed by Senior Minister […]

— McCoy underscores progress, acknowledges past constraints, calls for balanced global assessments AS Guyana joined the international community in observing World Press Freedom Day 2026, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister Kwame McCoy reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a free, responsible and enabling media environment, […]

-coupled with shockwaves through global oil and shipping markets VICE PRESIDENT, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says Guyana needs to produce more to deal with the rising market prices and minimise the effects of the external world conflicts. Responding to a question from a farmer during a consultation convened by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday

GUYANA’S drive to improve road safety has recorded a significant milestone, with more than 51,000 e-tickets issued since the rollout of the Safe Road Intelligence System (SRIS), a technologically driven initiative aimed at strengthening traffic enforcement and reducing road fatalities. This was disclosed by Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh during an interview […]

Healthcare delivery in Guyana’s hinterland is being transformed significantly under the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Administration as thousands of residents within the Matarkai sub-district will benefit from several new facilities at the Port Kaituma District Hospital, Region One. The facilities, which include a modern operating theatre, […]

I HAVE had an opportunity to read at lengths the responses of the opposition here with respect to the Guyana/Venezuela border controversy and all the drama unfolding. I have also had the opportunity to listen to acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez’s response to President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s recent complaint to CARICOM. Firstly, I […]

— highlights partnerships, workforce training, diversification beyond oil UNITED States companies operating in Guyana are committed to long-term partnerships and local capacity building, rather than short-term gains, according to U.S. Ambassador Nicole Theriot. Speaking recently on the Energy Perspectives podcast, Theriot said the U.S. business model in […]

—Calls for costs instead of dismissals; says litigants must be heard on merits ATTORNEY-AT-LAW and People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Member of Parliament Sanjeev Datadin is calling for a shift in judicial approach, urging courts to impose financial penalties for procedural missteps rather than dismissing cases outright, while insisting that […]

—Entrepreneur expands handcrafted product line, eyes physical storefront PASSION and dedication are at the heart of Nadia Lockhart’s journey as a creative entrepreneur, driving the continuous expansion of Nadia’s Craft Shop, an online-based business established in November 2018. What began with the creation of candle holders has since evolved into a […]

FORT Island is set to host Guyana’s 60th Independence flag-raising ceremony, with residents already mobilising to welcome President Dr. Irfaan Ali and an estimated 5,000 visitors later this month. The Department of Public Information (DPI) recently spoke with Zalifa Debedin, known as “Pretty”, as she and members of the community prepare for the […]

The Guyana Festival has returned after a 12-year hiatus with a three-day extravaganza at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD), in observance of Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary. The event is scheduled to take place from May 15 to 17 and is being staged by the Tourism, Industry and Commerce Ministry under the The post […]

–  ledges continued support for Caribbean integration On his re-election as Prime Minister (PM) of Antigua and Barbuda (A&B) for the fourth consecutive term, President Dr Irfaan Ali has congratulated Gaston Browne on winning another election. In a social media post, President Ali stated, “This decisive victory is a clear reflection of the strong […]

Lambert Andrew, 37, a gold miner of Campbelltown, Mahdia, Potaro, was on Wednesday sentenced to two years of imprisonment for having a quantity of ammunition in his possession. He appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded guilty to the charge when it was read to him. He was sentenced The post Mahdia man […]

Nineteen-year-old Ronslee Isaacs, also called “Rocky”, a miner from Kako Village, Upper Mazaruni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), was charged and remanded to prison on a murder charge on Thursday. Police stated that he murdered 23-year-old Graig Hastings, of Kako Village, Upper Mazaruni River. The details of the incident were not provided by the […]

Forty-five-year-old Eulex Andre Jeffery, also called “Ratty”, a gold miner from Company Road, Buxton, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was on Thursday charged and granted bail for manslaughter and firearm and ammunition possession charges. Jeffery was accused of shooting Moses Chappelle, also called “Bizo”, to death while imbibing at Blackwater Landing, […]