Guyana

Two Georgetown men have been remanded to prison after appearing before the Diamond Magistrate’s Court on a joint charge of robbery under arms. Jaden Jackson, 18, of Tucville, Georgetown, and Mark Major, 25, of Waterloo Street, Georgetown, appeared before Magistrate Dylon Bess, where the indictable charge was read to them. The charge alleges that on

A 33-year-old South Ruimveldt man has been granted bail for robbery under arms following the armed robbery of a woman outside a supermarket at Herstelling, East Bank Demerara. John Sampson, a self-employed resident of Congress Drive, South Ruimveldt, appeared before Magistrate Dylon Bess at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court on Friday, where the charge was […]

—-Agreement targets generation expansion, renewables and smart electricity infrastructure SEE FULL STATEMENT FROM THE GUYANA POWER & LIGHT Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has strengthened its commitment to transforming Guyana’s electricity sector with the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Global South Utilities Power […]

–defends decision not to invite indicted businessman to U.S. Embassy reception UNITED States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, on Thursday said it would have been “inappropriate” to invite sanctioned businessman Azzrudin Mohamed to the U.S. Embassy’s reception celebrating the United States’ 250th Independence Anniversary. Mohamed is the leader […]

The following is the full text of a statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources: “THE Government of Guyana (GoG) will be represented on the International Board of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) for the next three years. Representing Guyana is Vickram Bharrat, MP, the Minister of Natural Resources, who was officially […]

Residents across Region Two are being encouraged to attend today’s presidential outreach, where President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and members of the cabinet will outline new development initiatives and provide updates on projects transforming the region. Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation Zulifkar Ally said the outreach, […]

—  President Ali hails deepening security alliance, investment ties PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has hailed the United States as a “trustworthy and reliable partner,” declaring that Guyana and the U.S. are building a robust security alliance and advanced development co-operation anchored in democracy, the rule of law and respect for Guyana’s […]

–President Ali emphasises, says country’s diplomacy is rooted in sovereignty, rule of law, principle   PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed that Guyana’s foreign policy is anchored in respect for sovereignty, the rule of law and dependable partnerships, while signalling that the country will continue to stand with its neighbours in times of crisis. […]

DAYS after a powerful windstorm swept across the Essequibo Coast damaging a number of houses, businesses and sections of the newly completed Anna Regina Stadium, a renewed sense of optimism has emerged as residents eagerly await the facility’s historic commissioning.   From hotel operators and vendors to sports enthusiasts and young cricketers, […]

THE Constitution Reform Commission (CRC) has launched a nationwide consultation process, inviting Guyanese to submit written proposals as part of a comprehensive review of the country’s Constitution.   In a public notice published in the newspapers, the Commission said it was established under the Constitution Reform Commission Act 2022 and has been […]

– as $5.9B invested in housing development since 2020 With an investment of $5.924 billion in housing development across Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) between 2020 and 2026, the Government is working to clear the housing backlog by 90 per cent by 2027. The investment, made through the Housing Ministry’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), […]

The paper committal proceedings in the deadly October 2025 Mobil Service Station bombing case are nearing completion, with acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty expressing hope that the tendering of evidence will conclude at the next hearing. At Thursday’s continuation of the proceedings before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, the prosecution […]

The living quarters of employees attached to Home Zone Furniture Store at Little Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD), were destroyed by a fire of unknown origin on Thursday. According to the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), following the report of the fire, firefighters from the Diamond and Eccles Fire Stations responded and immediately commenced firefighting […]

– 450 farmers benefit from initiative Guyana’s Black Belly sheep herd has expanded by 500 per cent since 2020, growing from an initial 1000 animals imported from Barbados to more than 5000 to date, according to the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA). Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA), Dwight […]

As Guyana prepares for dry, intense weather conditions brought on by the El Niño period, the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has sounded a call for all citizens across our 10 administrative regions to practise extreme caution. El Niño is a large-scale climate pattern that is typically associated with drier-than-normal conditions and increased heat across […]