Guyana

SEE BELOW FOR THE FULL PRESS RELEASE FROM GMSA  The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is deeply concerned by the imposition of fees on Guyanese operators for the use of the Corentyne River and calls for the immediate reversal of these charges. For decades, Guyana and Suriname have shared a history of commercial engagement,

SEE FULL RELEASE FROM GOGEC The President of the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC), Mr. Manniram Prashad, acknowledges the recent update provided by His Excellency, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, regarding ongoing discussions between the Governments of Guyana and Suriname on the issue of fishing licenses for Guyanese fisherfolk. GOGEC fully […]

— Former Guyana Acting Chancellor to assume office May 1 Former Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards, has been appointed Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands, marking another regional elevation for one of Guyana’s most senior judicial figures. The appointment was announced on Thursday by Governor Dileeni […]

Two young men lost their lives early Thursday morning following a three-vehicle collision on the Union Public Road, West Coast Demerara. Dead are Mickel Daniels, 21, and Miguel Daniels, 23, both of Prospect, East Bank Demerara. Police said the accident occurred about 05:30 hrs on April 2, 2026, and involved motor car PAC 9853, a

–as Finance Minister continues to urge citizens to access self-registration portal –says $8.5 billion disbursed directly to eligible Guyanese citizens since portal launch   AN additional 23,816 persons will see their cash grants credited to their bank accounts within the next 24 hours, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility […]

–$3.5B invested as Govt pushes hybrid emergency response model   THE Guyana Fire Service must become more modern, more responsive and more deeply rooted in communities if it is to meet the demands of a rapidly changing country, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said on Wednesday. Addressing the Guyana Fire Service Annual Officers’ […]

–Finance Minister says, highlights ‘new dimensions’ of collaboration     GUYANA is intensifying its advocacy for continued access to concessional development financing, even as the country’s per capita income increases, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has said. Speaking during a […]

–          data protection act to also be brought into force soon ATTORNEY GENERAL (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has noted that Guyana’s digital identity card will initially rely on data already held by state agencies as the initiative gets underway following the operationalisation of the 2023 act. The minister made these […]

THE Private Sector Commission of Guyana Limited has voiced strong support for the Government’s recently launched online registration platform for the 2026 National Cash Grant, reinforcing calls for citizens to embrace the digital initiative aimed at streamlining access to social support. In an official statement, the Commission welcomed the rollout of the […]

MENTAL health support for children and teenagers is taking centre stage at the Psychiatry Department’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division, where a dedicated team works tirelessly to promote the well-being of young patients up to 18 years old. The division provides comprehensive care for children and adolescents facing a range of mental health […]

One Communications hosted a drone training session in collaboration with GuyDrones for children from the Sophia Care Centre and Children and Family Centre orphanages as part of its ongoing efforts to support youth development and digital inclusion. The activity was recently held at the National Park and involved twenty children between the ages of 13 The […]

Two firefighters are currently under both criminal and departmental investigations following allegations that a laptop was stolen from a recent fire scene on Quamina Street, Georgetown. Fire Chief Gregory Wickham confirmed the development on Wednesday during a side interview at the Guyana Fire Service (GFS)’s Annual Officers’ Conference 2026, noting […]

The Caribbean Poultry Association has released a new publication aimed at improving poultry health and farm management across the region. The booklet, titled “Safe & Sound: A Biosecurity Guide for Small Poultry Flocks in the Caribbean”, was launched on March 25, 2026, during the 26th Meeting of the CARICOM Committee of Chief Veterinary Officers. The […]

Guyana is advancing efforts to modernise its electricity sector with the introduction of a new grid-connected solar initiative aimed at households. The programme, launched under the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA)’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), seeks to expand the use of renewable energy while improving reliability and reducing electricity costs. […]

As the enforcement of the country’s updated vehicle tint regulations took effect on Wednesday, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) signalled strict implementation, with both motorists and tint vendors now under scrutiny. Speaking on a recent episode of the Police programme “Traffic and You”, Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Singh made it clear […]