Guyana

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has directed that the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, which was presented in the National Assembly on June 5, 2026, be referred to a Select Committee for further consideration. The announcement was made by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo in a statement posted on Facebook, where he also revealed that the President and

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali on Tuesday met with an advance delegation from India as Guyana and India move to strengthen bilateral relations ahead of a proposed visit by India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The delegation was led by Secretary of Economic Relations in India’s Ministry of External Affairs, Shri Sudhakar Dalela, and

PARENTS and guardians of children registered in Guyana’s school system will begin receiving the ‘Because We Care’ Cash Grant from June 29, with each eligible child attracting a total of $85,000 in assistance following increases and the introduction of a new transportation grant. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Minister of Education, Sonia

—Minister Bharrat says milestone reflects transformational impact of Guyana’s local content legislation MEETING international standards with zero defects and no need for repairs, high-pressure process pipes for a Water Injection Riser Depressurisation (WIRD) system were fabricated in Guyana for the first time. The milestone was hailed as a clear example […]

—says foreign companies should work alongside Guyanese businesses to maximise opportunities from economic growth SENIOR Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has urged Trinidadian companies visiting Guyana to pursue strategic partnerships with local businesses, stressing that collaboration will allow […]

ANIL Sancharra, called “Dan Pole” and “Rasta”, and Vinod Gopaul, called “Magga”, were on Tuesday found guilty of the gruesome murders of cousins Joel Henry and Isaiah Henry following a trial in the Berbice High Court. The verdict was returned by a 12-member jury after deliberations on Tuesday afternoon before Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall. […]

THE Guyana National Control Centre (GNCC), a key component of the Gas-to-Energy Project, is expected to become fully operational by August 2026, significantly enhancing the management and reliability of Guyana’s electricity network. This was disclosed by Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar following a site visit on Tuesday to inspect […]

SHAEED Mohammed, called “Max”, was, on Tuesday, remanded to prison for the brutal murder of seven-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohamed, who was killed during a home invasion last Friday. Mohammed, a 23-year-old resident of Providence, East Bank Essequibo, appeared before Magistrate Alisha George at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court. It is alleged that on June […]

—RDC moves to enforce accountability, liquidated damages and stricter project oversight THE Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Two has moved to take firm action against contractors who are failing to meet project deadlines, with Regional Executive Officer (REO) Deolall Rooplall warning that sanctions will be imposed on those who continue to delay […]

—Final round of talks clears way for new school safety procedures, policies GUYANA is moving one step closer to creating a comprehensive standard operating procedure or policy for tackling bullying as the Ministry of Education’s nationwide anti-bullying and anti-violence consultation campaign came to a close on Tuesday in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice). […]

Health taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages in the Americas remain too low to significantly reduce consumption and prevent noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), even as the region records some of the highest consumption levels globally, according to two reports released by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The reports, Taxes on alcoholic […]

The distribution of the “Because We Care” cash grant, the transportation grant, and the uniform grant, all of which amount to $85,000, will commence from June 29. Education Minister Sonia Parag on Tuesday made the announcement as she delivered remarks during the regional consultation in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) on anti-bullying and anti-violence […]

The Guyana Government and ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) have yet to agree on a mutually acceptable sole expert to determine the US$214.4 million cost oil claim flagged during an audit of the company’s expenses incurred between 1999 and 2017. “We have not yet landed on a sole expert but have discussed the process to ultimately The post Deadlock over […]

The University of Guyana (UG) has secured accreditation for its Bachelor of Accountancy Degree Programme from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), marking a significant achievement for the institution and its accounting education offerings. According to the university, the accreditation is valid from January 1, 2026, to December 31, […]

The United States Embassy in Guyana has announced continued support for the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) through a communications enhancement project aimed at strengthening the country’s defence capabilities. In a social media post, the Embassy said the initiative will introduce advanced technology to improve the GDF’s communication systems across land, […]