Guyana

– light rail, larger buses among options under active consideration PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has signalled a major shift in the country’s transportation strategy, stating that the government is actively examining the development of a modern mass transit system to complement the rapidly expanding road network. The Head of State made this known at a

GUYANA’S education transformation agenda is set to expand further in 2027 with the introduction of a national numeracy assessment aimed at strengthening Mathematics performance from the primary level, Education Minister Sonia Parag has announced. The disclosure was made on Wednesday during a visit to Diamond/Grove Primary School, where the Minister […]

THE Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning, on Wednesday, launched its flagship Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Village and Job Fair 2026, bringing together government, private sector, and job seekers along Main Street for a two-day event centred on workplace safety and well-being. Delivering the feature address at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, […]

GUYANA is expected to remain the principal engine of economic expansion in the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean in 2026, with growth projected at 16.3 percent, according to updated regional forecasts released by the United Nations’ Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The latest Economic Forecast shows that the subregion […]

– modernises operations with high-capacity Heidelberg GTO 52 machine THE Guyana National Newspapers Limited (GNNL) has increased commercial production power with the addition of a Heidelberg GTO 52, a multicoloured printing press, valued at around $12 million. In turn, this investment will increase commercial income at the company. During a visit to the […]

– distribution exercise ongoing and will continue in coming months THE Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has clarified that a total of 59 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) have so far received garbage compactor trucks under its national solid waste management programme, correcting earlier reports that misstated the figure. The […]

THE Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has launched a new digital initiative aimed at strengthening public engagement and improving service delivery, with the introduction of a virtual assistant named “FRENO.” Minister Vindhya Persaud announced that the tool will begin reaching out to citizens via WhatsApp to collect feedback on the […]

ATTORNEY General Anil Nandlall has said that the government is moving to strengthen laws to crack down on individuals masquerading as lawyers and operating illegal legal services across the country. The AG made this known while speaking on his weekly programme Issues in the News, during which he said the proposed reforms to the Legal

CHINA has become the world’s largest holder of artificial intelligence (AI) patents, accounting for 60 per cent of the global total, according to the Digital China Development Report (2025) released by the National Data Administration. Published on Wednesday at the main forum of the ninth Digital China Summit in east China’s Fujian Province, the report

WOMEN from all 56 of China’s ethnic groups walked the runway in their respective bridal attire at the 2026 China International Fashion Week — a sweeping display of colour, pattern and craftsmanship that showcased the country’s cultural diversity. The show was the work of Yang Chunlin, a Miao ethnic fashion designer and the founder of

The Government will soon roll out a nationwide community outreach programme to identify ideal areas for its co-investment initiative in care centres, Human Services and Social Security, Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud has announced. The Government is prepared to offer targeted tax incentives and other forms of support to individuals interested in establishing […]

Four men from the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), appeared before Magistrate Tariq Mohamed at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where they were fined or had matters adjourned following multiple traffic and alcohol-related charges. In the first case, Monte Williams, a 39-year-old miner of Charity, Essequibo Coast, was charged […]

The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (GM&CC) have set a May 11 deadline for the removal and relocation of vendors operating at a key city monument site, with immediate action to be taken against unauthorised sellers as they move to enforce previously announced plans. The decision was taken at a statutory meeting on Monday, where The post May 11 […]

An 18-year-old male is in Police custody following the discovery of cannabis and cocaine during an operation at the Charity Old Market, Essequibo Coast, on Tuesday. Police said the operation was carried out at about 11:00h on Tuesday, after ranks acted on information received. During the exercise, officers observed the unemployed resident of Charity Village […]

As Guyana joins the global community in observing World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Mark Phillips has urged employers to prioritise workers’ wellbeing by respecting work-life balance and fostering healthy psychosocial work environments. He made the call on Tuesday during the opening ceremony of the Occupational Safety and […]