Guyana

THE Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning, through its Occupational Safety and Health Department, in collaboration with other stakeholders, has formally commenced, and is now intensifying, the “Putting Safety First” Campaign. According to a press release from the ministry on Friday, this national initiative began with a focus on the construction […]

–President Ali emphasises, urges professionals to keep up with rapidly changing times PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has warned regional accountants against becoming overly dependent on artificial intelligence (AI), urging the profession to protect its “brain muscle” and evolve into strategic advisers rather than mere operators of digital tools. Addressing […]

A newly established village benab is serving as a hub for cultural preservation and community engagement, providing residents with a dedicated space to celebrate Indigenous heritage while promoting the revitalisation of their language. The benab was constructed through government support under the capital grant by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. The […]

A VENEZUELAN mother has died while saving her daughter during the earthquakes that hit the country, according to footballer Héctor Bello and local media. Bello wrote on his Instagram that “his precious love”, named by Venezuelan news outlets as his wife Andrea, saved the life of their toddler during two powerful quakes. “I’ll tell her

MINISTER of Education, Sonia Parag, who is also Geographical Member of Parliament for Region Five, visited the Wahab family at Plantation Hope, West Coast Berbice, to offer comfort and critical support following a devastating fire on Thursday morning. The blaze completely destroyed the family’s two-storey home, leaving five individuals, including a […]

GUYANA is laying the foundation for a stronger, self-sufficient healthcare system with the construction of two state-of-the-art health training complexes that will dramatically expand opportunities for medical education and professional training outside of Georgetown. As the country continues to invest heavily in new hospitals, advanced medical technologies […]

The membership of the Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA) continues to grow, with Jamaica being the latest country to join the international coalition that is aimed at protecting the world’s biodiversity resources. “I am also very pleased to welcome our newest member of the Global Biodiversity Alliance, Jamaica,” President Dr Irfaan Ali revealed on […]

The Labour and Manpower Planning Ministry is urging employers across Guyana’s construction sector to work more closely with occupational safety officials as it intensifies efforts to reduce workplace accidents, particularly on construction sites. During an interview with Guyana Times, Senior Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Officer Darwin Borne, who […]

Over 25 teachers and guidance counsellors from Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) have completed specialised training aimed at strengthening their ability to support the mental health and wellbeing of adolescents. The three-day Help Adolescents Thrive (HAT) training programme, held from June 17 to 19, was implemented by UNICEF Guyana and funded by Republic Bank […]

…company sees Guyana as “long-term partner” – CEO Massy Guyana officially turned the sod for its new US$75 million Houston, East Bank Demerara (EBD) business hub, with Government and company officials describing the investment as a major vote of confidence in Guyana’s rapidly expanding economy and a key step towards strengthening the country’s […]

…as 3rd Special Forces Battalion claims GDF fitness crown The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has concluded its second quarterly fitness competition for 2026, with the Third Special Forces Battalion emerging as champions in the male category. In a statement posted on its social media page on Friday, the GDF said the unit dethroned first-quarter winners, The […]

A 37-year-old taxi driver, who was allegedly found with drugs along with an unlicensed firearm and ammunition during a Police search at his New Amsterdam home, was on Friday placed on a total of $700,000 bail. Ryan Lewis of Shoe Lane, New Amsterdam, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court on The post Taxi […]

…distributes fire-extinguishing balls, smoke detectors The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has intensified its nationwide fire prevention campaign with the continued distribution of fire-extinguishing balls and smoke detectors to households and businesses across several regions. In a social media update on Friday, the Fire Service stated that firefighters […]

Firefighters of the Guyana Fire Service responded to a building fire at Lots 38–39 Robb Street, Robb Street, Georgetown, at about 19:00h on Friday evening. According to a report posted on the Fire Service’s social media page, firefighters arrived on the scene and observed smoke emanating from the first floor of the building. The responding The post […]

The mother of 16-year-old Aftaz King is calling for justice as the Guyana Police Force (GPF) investigates the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s fatal crash during a Police pursuit on Thursday. “We want justice for my son. I only want justice,” Padmini Meghnauth said through tears as she recalled seeing her son’s lifeless body at the Number […]