Guyana

–over 3,800 persons conferred with certificates, degrees –fourth graduation ceremony ushers in first batch of doctoral graduates as Guyana’s human capital transformation continues THE Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) programme has significantly surpassed its initial target of awarding 20,000 scholarships within its first five years, with close […]

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali, accompanied by Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony and Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, met with leadership and staff of the Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GAFDD) to review the country’s food safety oversight. During the engagement on Tuesday, the President reinforced the need for robust surveillance, […]

THE Department of Environment and Climate Change, in collaboration with the local Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) team, on Tuesday launched a new initiative to strengthen emissions monitoring and reporting in Guyana’s Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) and other sectors. Supported through the Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme, the […]

–as IATA alliance hits 50 members GUYANA has joined a major international effort to scale the supply of high‑quality carbon credits for aviation, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced, as its Supporting Alliance for CORSIA Eligible Emissions Unit (EEU) Supply reached 50 participants. The nation, according to IATA, signed the […]

ATTORNEY General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, on Tuesday, met with the Guyana Association of Bankers Inc. (GABI) and other key stakeholders at the Attorney General’s Chambers and Ministry of Legal Affairs to address concerns raised by the association regarding the condominium mortgage registration process. This engagement, […]

–Minister Ally tells GOAL 2026 graduates, emphasises investments in education key to sustaining national development   MINISTER of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation Zulfikar Ally has underscored that Guyana’s most valuable resource is its human capital, as he addressed graduates at the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) […]

–through business development training   THE Small Business Bureau (SBB) recently conducted a series of business development training programmes in Region Two, aimed at strengthening the skills, competitiveness, and market readiness of entrepreneurs in Essequibo. The training initiative included sessions in Bid Document Preparation, Digital Readiness, […]

SAIPEM has officially started its operations for the offshore GranMorgu project in Suriname, with the arrival of the multipurpose construction vessel, Normand Navigator, at the commercial port of Jules Sedney Harbour in Paramaribo. The vessel, according to Saipem in a press release, is now moored and set to begin the preliminary activities. The GranMorgu […]

A brand-new CT scanner is being installed at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), marking a significant upgrade in diagnostic capacity for thousands of patients. The modern system, which replaces the hospital’s older machine, promises faster scans and more accurate imaging to support clinical decisions and improve patient outcomes. Hospital […]

THE Ministry of Health continues to aggressively expand and modernise the nation’s medical imaging landscape, driven by strategic international partnerships and a massive rollout of diagnostic technology across both coastal and hinterland regions. During his remarks at the opening of the Update on Medical Imaging in Guyana 2026 Continuing Medical […]

An elderly man who was found in possession of an illegal firearm and matching ammunition for his “protection” over the weekend has been remanded to prison. Gordon Williams called “Monkey Harry”, 62-year-old resident of Lot 12 Perseverance, Essequibo Coast, was charged with the offences of “Possession of firearm without licence” and “Possession […]

…says debates on facility must be based on facts not speculation The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) has dismissed recent social media claims about the operations of its abattoir at Onverwagt, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), describing the allegations as speculative and unsupported by evidence. In a statement on Tuesday, the GLDA said the […]

Three men from the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomroon-Supenaam), have been fined by Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir after pleading guilty to a series of traffic offences heard at the Anna Regina and Charity Magistrates’ Courts. Construction worker Tageraj Khemraj, 29, of Riverstown, Essequibo Coast, was charged with driving while his breath alcohol level […]

The Linden Municipality has thrown its support behind a waste management initiative aimed at reducing the volume of biodegradable waste being disposed of at the dumping site located at the entrance to the Blue Lake area. Waste To Wealth Caribbean and its official execution partner, Outliers Zone Caribbean, recently met with Town Clerk Lennox Gasper The […]

Citing extensive international research, Chief Justice (ag.) Navindra Singh argued that children under the age of 18 should be subject to parental oversight when using social media, noting that evidence increasingly points to the risks associated with unrestricted access to online platforms. He made these remarks on Monday during a national consultation on […]