Guyana

— raises alarm over “provocative assertion” during regional engagements President Dr Irfaan Ali has formally written to CARICOM Chairman and Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Terrance Michael Drew, raising “grave concern” over what he described as a troubling development involving Venezuela’s territorial claim to Guyana’s Essequibo […]

–Canadian consultant to support development of national traffic offenders registry ATTORNEY General Anil Nandlall, SC, has outlined an expansive programme of reforms aimed at modernising Guyana’s criminal justice system, warning that crime across the Caribbean is now being treated as a “public health hazard” requiring urgent and coordinated action. […]

GUYANA’S growing tourism and hospitality sector plays a critical role in the country’s long-term development, with President Dr. Irfaan Ali describing the sector as a key driver of job creation, economic linkages, and economic diversification. The Head of State, in his address at a recent event, highlighted that the hospitality industry is among the most

VICE President Bharrat Jagdeo engaged with The King’s Foundation during his visit to Scotland. The Vice President, according to a press release, toured a range of the Foundation’s programmes at Dumfries House, focused on sustainable urban development, training and supporting individuals and communities who may otherwise be left behind. These initiatives […]

–calls on CARICOM to take a stand GUYANA’S Private Sector Commission (PSC) has strongly condemned what it described as a “deliberate and provocative display of imagery” by a senior Venezuelan official during a recent high-level regional engagement in Barbados, warning that silence from Caribbean partners risks emboldening further escalation of […]

  THE Civil Aviation Training School (CATS) has achieved Gold Standard under the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) TRAINAIR PLUS Programme, advancing from Bronze. This status elevation was officially conferred on April 16, 2026, on the sidelines of the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS), which was recently held in Marrakesh, […]

THE Ministry of Home Affairs has launched an investigation into a video circulating on social media that allegedly contains threats against Director of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), James Singh, warning that any attempt to intimidate law enforcement officials will be met with the full force of the law. In a statement, the Ministry confirmed

THE Ministry of Natural Resources, in collaboration with ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, facilitated an offshore visit for a team of Cabinet members to the ONE GUYANA Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel on April 17, 2026. The ONE GUYANA FPSO is the fourth and largest vessel in the Stabroek Block; it forms part of the

–over 300 exhibitors to highlight event THE planning committee for the International Building Expo 2026, led by Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, and Minister within the Ministry, Vanessa Benn, conducted a site visit at the National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD). According to the Ministry of Housing, Permanent Secretary, Bishram Kuppen; […]

-focus on jobs, training, sustainable development in Region Nine -regional chairwoman says By Shaniya Harding THE South and Deep South Rupununi are set to undergo a major tourism transformation with a significant focus on community-led development, job creation, and cultural preservation. Speaking to the Guyana Chronicle following recent engagements, […]

The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has seized a quantity of foreign marijuana weighing just under 11 kilograms following an operation at Tuschen Public Road, East Bank Essequibo. According to CANU, officers acting on intelligence received carried out the operation on Saturday during which they intercepted a motor vehicle in the area. A search of the The […]

…as video threats against CANU head surfaces The Home Affairs Ministry has confirmed that law enforcement agencies are investigating a video circulating on social media that appears to contain threats against Director of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), James Singh. In a statement, the ministry said any threat against the life of a public official […]

The government has hired a Canadian consultant to support the development of the digital registry of drivers’ records and traffic history, a move aimed at strengthening road safety, law enforcement, and judicial efficiency. The announcement was made by Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall on Monday during his remarks at the opening […]

An increase in fatal and serious accidents on Guyana’s roadways is raising concern within the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Traffic Department, even as minor collisions have declined, according to Traffic Chief, Mahendra Singh. Speaking during a recent Traffic Watch broadcast aired on a separate media platform, Singh stressed that road safety remains a […]

Police in Regional Division Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) have recovered two firearms and a quantity of ammunition as investigations continue into the murder of Moses Chapelle, called “Bizo”. Chapelle was killed on Thursday last at about 21:30h at Blackwater Backdam, Cuyuni River. Police said that as investigations progressed, a 45-year-old gold miner of […]