Guyana

–with commissioning of new Bell helicopters   IN a ceremony underscoring Guyana’s commitment to safeguarding its territorial integrity, Prime Minister Brigadier (retired) Mark Phillips emphasised the country’s sovereign responsibilities during the commissioning of the Bell 407 and Bell 429 helicopters into the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) fleet. […]

—say they cannot live on handouts By Bebi Shafeah Oosman RESIDENTS of Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) have expressed strong support for President Irfaan Ali’s long-term development initiatives, noting that while short-term assistance provides relief, sustainable programmes and investments are key to building self-reliance, creating opportunities, […]

RESIDENTS of Stewartville on the West Coast of Demerara are expected to see outstanding road works accelerated and completed ahead of the holiday season, following a community engagement with Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill. On Friday, the minister, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Public Works, met with residents and community leaders in

THE historic clock atop Stabroek Market in Georgetown, Guyana, is finally functioning again after a period of disrepair. The iconic clock, a prominent feature of one of Georgetown’s most recognisable landmarks, had not been working for several years, leaving many residents and visitors unable to enjoy its hourly chimes. The four-faced clock has long been

BETWEEN 2015 and 2020, approximately 35,000 jobs were lost across Guyana as a direct result of the actions of the former APNU+AFC government, but since assuming office in 2020, the PPP/C government has moved to not only restore those jobs but also create new opportunities for the citizenry. Speaking at the Gas-to-Energy job fair held

DESPITE rainfall on Saturday evening, Stabroek Square came alive with lights, music and energy as the Office of the First Lady, in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, officially launched the Stabroek Market Square with a vibrant concert. The event featured performances from some of Guyana’s most talented musicians […]

POLICE have arrested a 39-year-old farmer and his 37-year-old wife following the discovery of a quantity of suspected cocaine on December 19, 2025 about 21:30 hours at a grocery shop located in Parika, East Bank Essequibo. According to a press release from Police Headquarters, ranks, acting on information received, went to the location where they

POLICE in Regional Division #3 have arrested a gold miner in connection with the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis on Friday last about 16:30 hours at Parika Foreshore, East Bank Essequibo. In custody is a 39-year-old man of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara. A press release from Police Headquarters revealed that ranks were

(FAO) WORLD food commodity prices declined in November, led by lower international quotations for all major staple foods except cereals, according to the benchmark measure released Friday by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a basket of

AS across the globe people of all faiths come together to celebrate the Christian holiday marking the birth of Christ, I am reminded of these words from German composer Handel’s magnificent ‘Messiah.’ ” Unto us a child is born, Unto us a child is born, Unto us a Son is given, And the government shall

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) concluded its 2025 regional holiday toy distribution exercise on Saturday, December 20, with an outreach held under the Kopinang Benab in Region Eight, engaging students from Kopinang Nursery and Kopinang Primary School. According to the ERC release, the final activity formed part of the Commission’s end-of-year […]

Building on the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s (GPHC) latest international certification milestone, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Robbie Rambarran has announced plans to streamline multiple medical accreditations across key departments by 2026 as part of a broader push to strengthen diagnostic accuracy, patient safety, and institutional […]

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday revealed that engineers are currently performing a final assessment for bridging the islands of Leguan and Wakenaam. According to the President, the bridge connecting the two islands is “…something we all dreamt of…” The Government has been exploring the possibility of bridging the Essequibo Islands of Wakenaam […]

– AI is the future, says VP Jagdeo Vice President (VP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has signalled a major policy shift toward artificial intelligence (AI), digitisation, and technology-driven governance, announcing that the Government of Guyana will create incentives for AI companies to establish operations locally as part of a broader strategy to modernise public […]

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is seeing new faces within its ranks as it continues to strengthen its human resources and enhance operational readiness. The latest cohort of soldiers was formally welcomed during the closing ceremony of the Basic Recruit Course (BRC) 2025-02, held at Base Camp Seweyo along the Linden–Soesdyke Highway. The 12-week intensive […]