Guyana

–points to slew of loans, full disclosure at Integrity Commission; says will not succumb to blackmail from the Mohameds   PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has underscored his commitment to practising what he preaches about food security and agriculture, as he fielded questions about recent allegations made by United States–sanctioned businessman Azruddin […]

-President Ali says, urges Region Two residents to take advantage of free cancer screening, other health services — announces ambitious goal of 3,000 women, 3,000 men being screened for cancer by year-end   PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has ordered an aggressive cancer screening push in Region Two, directing health officials to ensure that at least

-PM Phillips says several Guyanese companies, CARICOM nations contributed   PRIME Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Sunday said that 88 containers of disaster relief supplies have been assembled for shipment to Venezuela as part of Guyana’s coordinated humanitarian response to support communities affected by the recent earthquakes.   The […]

  THE Government of Guyana has reaffirmed that the proposed bridge across the Corentyne River must continue as a joint venture with Suriname, rejecting suggestions that only one country should assume sole responsibility for financing the project.   In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, the government said […]

–President Ali says new robotic technology to be used, orders health ministry to clear backlog within two months   PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has directed the Ministry of Health to compile a list and clear the backlog of children in need of cardiac surgery within two months, using newly acquired robotic technology to perform procedures

MINISTER of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond represented Guyana at the 10th International Session for Latin America and the Caribbean, held from June 29 to July 3, 2026, in Fort-de-France, Martinique.   During the week-long programme, she also participated in the Regional Security Conference, where regional and international leaders reaffirmed their commitment […]

THIRTEEN young women have successfully completed the inaugural Food For The Poor’s ‘Braid of Hope’ project, which has equipped them with a valuable life skill that can support their economic independence.   A graduation ceremony was held at the Umana Yana in Kingston, Georgetown, where the participants celebrated the successful completion of the […]

FOR many along the Pomeroon River, farming is a way of life. For Roopan Ramotar, affectionately known as “Fowl Cock”, it has become a lifelong mission that has transformed not only his own future but also serves as an inspiration for others.   On Friday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha visited Ramotar’s sprawling 400-acre coconut and

-as government reaffirms support for fisheries sub-sector FISHERFOLK from across the Essequibo Coast gathered at Charity on Friday to celebrate National Fisherfolk Day 2026, where Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Guyana’s fishing industry through continued investments, modernisation and […]

– 71 scheduled for surgery   OF the 171 residents from across Region Two who attended a two-day ophthalmology outreach at the Lima Regional Hospital, dozens were diagnosed with serious eye conditions and are now being prepared for life-changing surgical procedures.   The outreach, conducted on July 1 and 2, 2026, was led by a

The University of Guyana (UG) will reopen applications for selected degree, diploma and certificate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year from July 8 to August 17, giving prospective students another opportunity to secure admission. The second application period follows the University’s initial admissions window, which ran from March 30 to May 9, […]

Patrons attending the Origins Guyana Fashion Festival are commending the event for celebrating local fashion, culture and entrepreneurship while providing a valuable platform for Guyanese designers and artisans to showcase their talent. Hosted at the Railway Courtyard, the three-day festival has drawn scores of visitors eager to explore locally made […]

Local business Executive, Timothy Tucker, has said that there are a number of opportunities for Guyanese companies to tap into especially in the burgeoning oil and gas sector but this requires commitment and lots of research. Tucker, a prominent Guyanese businessman and former President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), was at The […]

Dave’s West Indian Florist & Groceries has joined the West Indies Over-60s Cricket Team as a kit sponsor for the IMC Over-60s Cricket World Cup, which will be played in Canada from August 9 to 23, 2026. The sponsorship was announced by the Cricket West Indies Masters Association (CWIMA), which said the support will assist The post Dave’s West […]

Keisha Gibbons emerged as the first-place winner of the Guyana Oil Company Limited (GuyOil) 50th Anniversary Jingle Competition. GuyOil recognised the outstanding creativity and musical talent of the first, second and third place winners of its 50th Anniversary Jingle Competition during a prize presentation ceremony held at its Head Office Boardroom in […]