Guyana

The Government is moving closer to exposing irregularities within the country’s driver licensing system, with President Dr. Irfaan Ali confirming that a list of persons who allegedly bypassed established procedures has already been compiled and will soon be made public. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF)

–physical help desks to be set up, home visits to shut-ins, vulnerable groups to commence this week, Finance Minister says SENIOR Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has announced that more than 140,000 Guyanese have already received their $100,000 cash grant via direct bank transfers. During an

–late former Suriname President Santokhi helped build bridges of trust, unity, shared progress President Ali says in moving tribute   PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday paid tribute to the late former Suriname President Chandrikapersad “Chan” Santokhi, describing him as a brother whose personal friendship helped reshape relations between Guyana and […]

–Gov’t affirms, rejects ‘false, misleading’ Kaieteur News report   THE Government of Guyana has rejected claims published in the Kaieteur News that it secretly paid US$80 million to a contractor involved in the Wales Gas-to-Energy project, describing the report as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement issued by the Office of the Prime […]

–Minister Edghill tells residents, warns against encumbrances along road shoulders   By Bebi Shafeah Oosman   THREE stakeholders’ meetings were convened across Region Six on Tuesday as works continue on the expansion of the Corentyne Highway, a major infrastructure project valued at US$604 million. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill met with […]

THE Guyana Police Force has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding children, assuring the public that all matters involving minors continue to receive priority attention. In a statement on Tuesday, addressing recent public concern, the Force emphasised that reports involving children are handled with urgency and in coordination with relevant authorities […]

THE Consulate General of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana in Toronto, Sunday evening, hosted a special book launch and reception for newly-published literary work of four Canada-based Guyanese authors, held at the Consulate at 505 Consumers Rd., Toronto. Featured were Janet Naidu’s ‘Along Many Roads’; Natalie Scott-Chin’s ‘Spinal Curve – Can […]

TARGETED mathematics camps introduced by the Ministry of Education are providing additional academic support to Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) students, as part of a broader push to improve performance in the subject. This was according to Chief Planning Officer Mischka White-Griffith during her appearance on Starting Point. She said the […]

PROARCHERS Plus Guyana Inc. has officially launched its ProArchers Sports Hub at Eccles, East Bank Demerara, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of archery in Guyana.   The launch coincided with the organisation’s seventh anniversary and the observance of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on April 6, underscoring its […]

OIL prices plummeted Tuesday after President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, spurring hopes that more oil tankers would be able to transit the key Strait of Hormuz soon. But analysts warned that questions remained, including what will change for the effective blockade of the strait, through which about 20% of the

The body of 15-year-old Arif Azeez of Adventure Village, who went missing on Monday, while riding a jet ski at the Hot and Cold Lake, Onderneeming Sand Pit/Red Village, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) was found on Tuesday morning. His relatives are now calling for answers and according to family members, Azeez left home on Easter Monday The post Fatal […]

Twenty-six-year-old Moses Ally, an outgoing passenger at Eugene F. Correia International Airport, was taken into custody last Thursday with a quantity of cannabis. The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) stated that its agent, acting on information received, intercepted one outgoing parcel destined for Kamarang, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). Further, […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is reminding that it is unlawful for minibuses to operate with amplified music systems. In a statement issued by its communications arm, Radio Eve Leary, a few days ago, the GPF said it has been observed that several minibuses continue to operate with these systems including speakers, tweeters, amplifiers, and The post […]

Rajesh Mookram, who was busted with 30 kilograms (kg) of cannabis in November 2025, was on Thursday sentenced to four years of imprisonment, coupled with a fine of $27 million. Following a trial before Magistrate Taunna Hardy at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court, Mookram was found guilty of the offence of possession of narcotics for the The post Berbice […]

…as Minister Walrond condemns “heartless” remarks as “vile” The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Guyana has distanced itself from the grossly insensitive remarks made by Attorney Mohamed Ali regarding the death of Kadeen Gordon, who served as a Special Projects Officer and Personal Assistant to the Minister of Home Affairs. Minister Oneidge […]