Guyana

–after receiving gov’t cash injection   AS a wave of development continues to sweep across the region, some 560 rice farmers in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) on Tuesday received more than $201.6 million in direct cash grants under the government’s $2.763 billion rice support programme, with beneficiaries describing the initiative as […]

–Bourda Market set for complete reconstruction GEORGETOWN’S iconic Stabroek Market is set to undergo a five-year restoration and expansion programme, while Bourda Market will be completely rebuilt as part of a broader initiative to preserve the capital city’s historic character and improve its urban infrastructure. Minister of Local Government and […]

— with expansion of electricity, water projects, more housing schemes, other infrastructural advancements, Minister McCoy says –dismisses Mohamed’s attempt to undermine government’s work across communities THE government has rejected recent criticism of development along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway corridor, maintaining that major housing, […]

THE construction of a new white sugar refinery and a fertiliser blending plant is expected to significantly strengthen Guyana’s agriculture sector by improving value-added production and providing farmers with easier access to customized fertilisers. This was according to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GAICO Construction and General Services Inc. and […]

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister of Jamaica Dr. Andrew Holness have pledged to not only strengthen the friendship and co-operation that the two nations share, but to partner in critical areas for the benefit of all their citizens. During Holness’ recent visit to Guyana, the leaders signed several agreements that will help honour

GUYANA’S candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, on Monday, presented her vision for the organisation’s top post to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders during the 51st Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in Saint Lucia. According to a post on the Permanent Mission of Guyana to […]

THE Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Public Works, has been executing comprehensive infrastructural upgrades within the indigenous community of St. Cuthbert’s Mission. What was once a mere single-access sand trail, 20km long, has since been upgraded to a crush-on-run road, through an injection of $428 million. Additionally, within the […]

SENIOR Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, on behalf of President Dr Irfaan Ali, on Tuesday evening oversaw the dispatchment of a ship containing a quantity of relief supplies for people of Venezuela. The ship after being loaded at the BK Wharf at Kingston, Georgetown, left for

THIRTY-SIX trainees are now better equipped to pursue careers in the culinary industry after completing the Board of Industrial Training’s (BIT) Commercial Food Preparation Programme at the Eccles Skills Training Centre. The four-month programme combined classroom instruction with practical training in commercial food preparation, baking, food safety, […]

The transit of the MV Knidos M beneath the Bharrat Jagdeo River Bridge (BJDRB) on July 7, 2026, marks the largest vessel to date to pass under the bridge. The Panama-registered Handymax bulk carrier, Knidos M, with an impressive height of 48 metres and 42 metres air draft, successfully completed its transit, demonstrating the bridge’s

An open question to Azruddin Mohamed: Have you completed your declarations to the Integrity Commission yet? The Leader of the Opposition (LOO) has an obligation under the laws of Guyana to do so. Will the LOO tell the nation when he plans to meet this obligation? Will the Integrity Commission tell the nation if the The post Hypocrisy, dishonesty – Has […]

A mishap last Friday along the Upper Berbice River in the vicinity of Jeep Landing, Kwakwani Village has led to the death of 60-year-old boat Captain Alvin Adams from New Amsterdam, Berbice. Police stated that on the day in question, a barge used for the transportation of timber was reportedly drifting downstream due to the The post Boat captain crushed as […]

…as Pres Ali applauds investors’ confidence in Essequibo Coast President Dr Irfaan Ali recently joined local businessman Roopan Ramotar and his family to commission their 43-room Rooster International Hotel at Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), which he noted is a welcomed addition to the rapidly growing hospitality in the […]

The motionless body of 42-year-old Andries Allicock of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, was discovered last Saturday at Chiney Road West, Moblissa, Soesdyke/Linden Highway, with injuries to his body. Reports stated that a resident was walking along the roadway when he observed the body of a man lying motionless in the area. The Police were immediately The […]

Guyana has offered three seats to Barbados in its National Educational Leadership Academy (NELA), a national institution dedicated to the professional development and training of education leaders across all levels of the system. The offer was made on Tuesday as Education Minister Sonia Parag welcomed a delegation from Barbados currently on a study tour of […]