Guyana

–reveals security concerns no longer dominating discussions   CONCERNS about security are no longer dominating discussions among Guyanese living overseas, with questions now centred on investment, home ownership, and participation in the country’s rapid transformation, according to President Dr. Irfaan Ali during a diaspora engagement in Canada. […]

—Ministers dispatched by President Ali as more than 20 persons displaced ON the instructions of President, Dr Irfaan Ali, Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat and Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond travelled to Apaiqua Landing along the Mazaruni River in Region Seven on Saturday to meet with residents affected by a devastating fire which

—Gov’t says long-running initiative, which was advertised to ‘all’ Guyanese, paused to do further verification, checks The following is the full text of the statement by Minister of Public Works, the Hon Bishop Juan A Edghill “THE Government of Guyana, over the last several months, engaged in a public pre-qualification process for small […]

FOR decades, the bustling corridors of Bourda and Stabroek markets have not only been places of trade, but spaces where mothers worked tirelessly to provide for their families, often against tremendous odds. This Mothers’ Day, several women vendors reflected on the sacrifices, challenges, and joys that come with raising children while earning a living in

By Bebi Shafeah Oosman IN a heart-felt gesture just ahead of Mother’s Day, a lease agreement was officially handed over to Amrita Singh, a single mother of four, paving the way for the construction of a new home under President, Dr Irfaan Ali’s Men on Mission (MoM) initiative. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Saturday

THE People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) continues to engage directly with citizens, as Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo will hold another major public-day event at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), on Monday. He and other Cabinet members will meet directly with the public starting at 10:00hrs. This initiative is part of the PPP/C […]

DEMERARA Distillers Limited (DDL) on Saturday announced the arrival of the first shipment of high-yielding breeding cattle from the United States of America for its US$30 million dairy project at Moblissa along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. The shipment, comprising 89 pregnant heifers, landed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport at approximately […]

By Bebi Shafeah Oosman TWO houses were completely destroyed by a mid-morning fire on Friday at Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje, Berbice, leaving two families displaced and counting millions in losses. The fire reportedly began at the home of Jeffrey Fraser before quickly spreading to the neighbouring property owned by Phulmattie Madramootoo. According to […]

THE Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) launched 12 informative booklets under its “The Truth about Drugs Series” to educate citizens on the lasting effects of substance and alcohol abuse. The initiative forms part of the government’s ongoing drug awareness campaign aimed at ensuring citizens remain informed, stay in control, and protect their future. […]

TWENTY-seven-year-old Keno Lampkin, also known as “Cuz” and “Coues”, was on Wednesday sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for the fatal stabbing of Kevin Seraphim following a Demerara High Court trial that concluded on March 17, 2026. In determining the sentence, Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh applied the established sentencing methodology by […]

As Police continue their drug eradication exercise along the Upper Berbice River, some $264,933,120 worth of ganja was destroyed on Thursday at Kimbia. Based on reports received, during the 16-hour exercise, Police discovered two fields with a combined area of approximately eight acres, containing approximately 300,000 cannabis plants ranging from four feet […]

A 41-year-old Brazilian national was taken into custody on Thursday after he was unable to produce the required permit for an Outlander Rossi air rifle, pellets, and a telescope that he had in his possession. Police stated that, on the day in question, the geologist from Para State, Brazil, presented himself at the Customs Department The post Brazilian […]

Guyana’s partnership with the European Union (EU) remains essential to advancing cooperation in climate action, trade, health, governance, renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and sustainable development. This was stated by Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips at a reception commemorating Europe Day 2026 and the 76th anniversary of […]

– Police witnesses testified accused initially arrested for another matter The second day of testimony in the trial into the murders of teenage cousins Isaiah and Joel Henry focused heavily on the Police investigation, with the court hearing details about the arrests of the accused, confrontations conducted at Police headquarters in Georgetown, and […]

…earn CARICOM-recognised banking qualification Twenty-six young professionals graduated from the Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited Apprenticeship Programme at a ceremony held at the Guyana Marriott Hotel on Wednesday. The programme marked its 15th year, with the latest cohort completing a seven-month training period focused on workplace readiness and banking […]