Guyana

— Pledges continued partnership on health, housing and food security President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday met with World Bank Division Director for the Caribbean Achim Fock at State House, where discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Guyana and the international financial institution. According to President Ali, the World Bank team […]

THE $189 million Juvenile Justice Processing Centre is expected to open its doors in December, providing a dedicated facility for young people in conflict with the law and placing greater emphasis on rehabilitation, counselling and second chances. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, made the announcement following a recent […]

HIS Majesty King Charles III is set to visit Guyana in October as the country and the United Kingdom mark 60 years of bilateral relations. President Dr Irfaan Ali announced on Wednesday that the King has accepted an invitation from the Government of Guyana, as well as a request from the UK Government, to visit

– Highlights education as key to preparing youth to drive the country’s future development THE Government has identified investment in young people as its most important investment, with education playing a central role in preparing Guyana’s future workforce and driving the country’s continued development. This was according to Senior Minister […]

– silver, platinum and palladium now covered as Government strengthens quality controls THE Government has expanded the regulatory framework governing Guyana’s jewellery industry with the introduction of new standards for silver, platinum and palladium, as efforts continue to modernise the sector and prepare it for greater participation in international […]

GUYANA’S candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has stepped up her diplomatic campaign with a meeting with Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, where she presented her candidacy and discussed the need for meaningful reform of the world body. Rodrigues-Birkett presented her candidacy to Mitsotakis on […]

THE Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard (GDF CG) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) are jointly investigating an incident involving a ‘go-fast’ vessel that was intercepted at a wharf at Friendship, East Bank Demerara, on Tuesday night. According to the GDF and GPF, at approximately 9:45 pm on August 25, 2026, a routine joint maritime

PRESIDENT Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has clarified what government means when it talks about a national oil company, stating it would not be a state-run firm producing or investing in oil, but rather an entity built around a domestic refinery to bring down fuel costs and protecting Guyana from global price shocks. The clarification matters

– State argues appeal will not be rendered nugatory if Magistrate proceeds ATTORNEY General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall SC has urged the Court of Appeal to reject an application by Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed to halt their ongoing extradition committal proceedings, arguing that the men’s constitutional appeal will remain effective even if

– 11 NGSA achievers honoured; more than 100 youths receive school supplies Young members of the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Youth and Scout Groups in Regional Division #3 were rewarded for their academic achievements and spelling skills on Wednesday when the Division hosted its annual Youth and Scout Spelling Bee Competition and recognised outstanding […]

…boat unregistered, Mohamed not licensed to operate vessel – MARAD …MP arrested over firearm found in vehicle, released on $200,000 bail Following the arrest of United States (US)-sanctioned and indicted Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and the impounding of his boat by the Joint Services late Tuesday evening, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has […]

…as GTA, GNBS train 27 hospitality stakeholders The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), in collaboration with the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), hosted a two-day Food Safety Prerequisites training programme in Georgetown last week, which benefitted 27 persons. The training was facilitated by Maya Brandon and Hema Boolannauth, both Technical […]

…says objective is to balance development and conservation Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat, on Wednesday emphasised that Guyana’s development depends significantly on its natural resources, including forests, minerals, agriculture, fisheries, water resources and other ecosystem assets. He made the remarks during his participation in a […]

Dharamkumar Seeraj was recently accredited as the Non-Resident High Commissioner of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to Sri Lanka. Seeraj, who is currently serving as Guyana’s High Commissioner to India, presented his Letter of Credence on Tuesday to the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake. During the […]

…MoAA unveils activities for next month Bumbury, in Region One (Barima-Waini), has been selected as this year’s Heritage Village by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs (MoAA). The community will serve as the focal point for national activities marking Amerindian Heritage Month, in keeping with annual traditions surrounding the celebrations. This was […]