Guyana

Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman on Wednesday rejected the constitutional challenge filed by Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin, meaning their extradition matter will proceed without referral to the High Court. The father-and-son team, represented by a team of attorneys, had argued that amendments to the Fugitive Offenders Act conflicted with key […]

–six-week amnesty issued, President Ali IN a call for accountability across the country’s driver-licensing framework, President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, on Tuesday, announced that the government will publish the names of individuals who obtained practical driving certificates without ever passing the mandatory theoretical examination, unless they voluntarily […]

–with full respect for sovereignty, laws of both countries PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday met with the United States of America’s Senior Advisor to the Secretary of War, Patrick Weaver, and the Acting Assistant Secretary of War for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Joseph Humire, at State House. According to the Office of the President, the

–deal brings Guyana US$17 million signing bonus THE Government of Guyana on Tuesday signed a petroleum agreement for offshore block S7 (shallow) with the Ghanaian firm, Cybele Energy Limited, attracting a signing bonus of some US$17 million. The contract was signed during a ceremony at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, during which it was

–three detained, over $130M in cash and gold confiscated AUTHRITIES have intensified their crackdown on illegal gold trading with a major operation in Bartica, Region Seven, that resulted in the arrest of three men and the seizure of more than $130 million in cash and gold. The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) carried out the

–as a result of continuous efforts to strengthen national systems, PM Phillips, Minister Teixeira emphasise WHETHER it be the construction of roads or the implementation of social programmes, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government has continuously strengthened national systems to ensure that citizens have access to a good quality of […]

–President Ali announces at launch of NGAP+ programme, says initiative is a strategic national investment GUYANA’S aviation future entered a new era on Tuesday afternoon as President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali officially launched the ICAO Next Generation of Aviation Professionals Plus (NGAP+) Programme at the Pegasus Corporate Suites in Georgetown. The […]

THE Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS) is now automatically detecting and flagging motorists who engage in illegal third-lane driving, a long-standing traffic nuisance that has fuelled congestion, collisions and public frustration across the country. The Guyana Police Force (GPF), working in partnership with the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), […]

–after bullyism against Amerindian Affairs Minister Sarah Browne GUYANA’ Indigenous community has intensified its criticism of US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed and the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party after the recent campaign of intimidation and “bullyism” against Amerindian Affairs Minister Sarah Browne. Yvonne Pearson, Adviser at the […]

LEADNG environmental change among schools, Queen’s College, with support from Recover Guyana, ExxonMobil Guyana, and the Ministry of Education, on Tuesday launched its Cycle Smart Project. The Queen’s College Cycle-Smart Project- Waste, Recycle, Renew- was this year’s winning initiative at Recover Guyana’s SHOUT National Secondary School […]

Illegal third-lane driving is now being automatically monitored and flagged by speed cameras, following a new enforcement enhancement rolled out through the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS). The initiative is a collaboration between the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) and is aimed at curbing a practice that has […]

The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) has launched its newest Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at the Royal Orchid Mall, marking a major milestone as the bank’s 20th ATM location across Guyana. The bank said their new ATM was placed to serve residents, businesses, and visitors in Georgetown, East Bank, Ruimveldt, East La The post GBTI […]

Standing as the reigning SHOUT Guyana three-time consecutive champion, Queen’s College on Monday unveiled the Cycle Smart Project, the winning initiative of the SHOUT National Secondary School Environmental Speech Competition 2025 (SHOUT 3.0). The project, conceptualised by 2025 Youth Environmental Speaker Anushka Singh, was officially launched on Tuesday […]

President Dr Irfaan Ali has issued a directive to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), calling for a force-wide educational uplift that will see every rank acquiring passes in Mathematics and English over the next three years. The President made the announcement while addressing officers at the GPF’s Christmas breakfast, framing the initiative as a crucial The […]

A New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice–Corentyne) man is now counting millions in losses after a mid-afternoon fire completely destroyed his two-storey home at Mount Sinai, NA, leaving him and his 20-year-old son homeless. 48-year-old Ishmael King, a grease vendor of Mount Sinai, New Amsterdam, said he was out on Tuesday when he received the The post […]