Guyana

THE People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government’s investment in Guyana’s Amerindian communities is producing measurable results across energy, agriculture, education and infrastructure, with more than 37,000 households now connected to solar power and billions of dollars channelled into village-led economic projects over the past year, […]

ALL 33 children residing at the privately owned Hope Children’s Home at Enmore, East Coast Demerara, were safely evacuated following a fire at the facility on Friday, with Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, who is performing the duties of President, visiting the scene and giving the  assurance that the safety and well-being of the

–President Ali says; points to nearly $240B investment in housing sector since 2020 THE Government of Guyana has invested nearly $240 billion in the housing sector since returning to office in 2020, according to President Dr Irfaan Ali. He said a series of mortgage reforms, tax concessions and housing incentives have also returned $43.8 billion

–President Ali pays homage to legendary cricketer PRESIDENT, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has joined the Caribbean and the international cricketing community in mourning the passing of West Indies cricket legend Sir Garfield St. Aubyn Sobers, describing him as “the game’s most glorious master” whose legacy will endure for generations. In a heartfelt […]

THE Government of Guyana remains committed to protecting the integrity of the Guyana flag and strengthening the country’s ship registry against fraudulent activity, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, declared while addressing the Second Annual Global Maritime Security and Sanctions Enforcement Symposium in St. John’s, Antigua and […]

THE Government of Guyana has called on creatives, entrepreneurs, stakeholders, and members of the public to lend their voices to the development of the country’s Orange Economy Policy Document, a framework aimed at strengthening and expanding Guyana’s cultural and creative industries. Public input is being sought across a wide range of creative sectors, […]

–youth-led programme to supply hospitality sector with high-value crops MINISTER of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has noted that Guyana is steadily reducing its dependence on imported high-value vegetables as local farmers, particularly young entrepreneurs, increase production through technology-driven agriculture. The minister made this known while […]

THE Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has officially launched the 2026 edition of its Youths in Natural Resources (YNR) Apprenticeship Programme, continuing its annual commitment to exposing young Guyanese to the country’s fast-growing natural resources sector. The YNR Apprenticeship Programme is designed to give young adults hands-on learning […]

–enhances quality with GNBS 901 Certification AS Guyana’s construction, mining, agriculture and other key sectors continue to expand, the demand for skilled, safety-conscious heavy equipment operators continues to grow. Meeting that demand is J&W Training and Consultancy, a Guyanese-owned company that provides heavy equipment training and […]

THE Office of the Prime Minister’s Digital Identity Card Registry has issued guidance to authorities, financial institutions, employers, and other entities on the correct use of identification numbers found on Guyana’s Digital Identity Cards, following the full commencement of the Digital Identity Card Act 19 of 2023. The Act came into full force and […]

Parliamentary Secretary in the Public Utilities and Aviation Ministry, Thandi McAllister, has urged graduates of Parafait Harmony Primary School to remain committed to learning, reminding them that success extends beyond their National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results. According to a social media post by the Public Utilities and Aviation Ministry, […]

Four Guyanese students have been awarded fully funded scholarships by CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited (CPGL) to pursue tertiary studies in China, bringing the total number of beneficiaries under the programme to 16 since its launch in 2023. The scholarships were presented during an awards ceremony hosted by CPGL on Friday in collaboration with the Natural […]

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), in collaboration with the Chinese Association of Guyana, recently hosted an awareness session for members of the local Chinese business community to highlight the importance of standards and promote greater quality, safety, and standardisation in the local marketplace. The event highlighted how standards […]

…2 fined $200,000 each, 4 on $950,000 bail Six motorists have been charged in separate traffic-related matters on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), with offences ranging from dangerous and careless driving to driving with a breath alcohol level above the prescribed legal limit. Among those charged is 35-year-old Nigel Browne, an […]

Guyana and Suriname have agreed to introduce an integrated online booking system for the Canawaima Ferry Service as part of efforts to improve efficiency and modernise operations along the maritime route linking the two countries. The decision was among the key outcomes of a joint bilateral meeting of the boards of the Canawaima Ferry Service The post […]