Guyana

– Praises discipline, shared democratic values and regional security co-operation PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali, on Saturday, boarded the USS NIMITZ alongside members of his Cabinet and senior officers of the Guyana Defence Force, where he underscored the importance of regional partnerships, peace and shared democratic values. The visit to the United States […]

—Authorities monitoring situation, assessing transportation access and emergency response readiness PRIME Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Saturday received a technical briefing from the Civil Defence Commission and key response agencies regarding reports of flooding affecting several communities in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) […]

—Energy, banking and national infrastructure among key areas targeted for digital protection TO protect the country’s rapidly expanding digital and economic infrastructure, President Irfaan Ali, on Friday, announced that Guyana is developing a round-the-clock cyber emergency response system as part of a wider national cyber security and digital […]

–says enforcement, cheaper power through GtE project key to reducing illegal connections MINISTER of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, says electricity theft continues to account for roughly 12 per cent of losses incurred by the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL), even as the company has significantly reduced overall losses through […]

—AI traffic patrols flag 250 vehicles during pilot test, President Ali reveals PRESIDENT Irfaan Ali, on Friday, announced that the Government of Guyana plans to install more than 20,000 additional CCTV cameras across the country by 2030 as part of an ambitious national security transformation programme aimed at creating a fully integrated “Safe […]

THE Guyana Media and Communication Academy on Saturday hosted its Independence Culture Day celebration, dubbed “The Melting Pot,” as students and staff came together to celebrate Guyana’s rich cultural diversity during the country’s independence and Diamond Jubilee observances. The event featured a vibrant display of cultural attire, authentic […]

—Minister Anthony at World Health Assembly highlights telemedicine expansion, free public health care, training of 600 nurses GUYANA’S Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony took centre stage at the Devex Impact House on the sidelines of this year’s World Health Assembly in Geneva on Thursday, delivering a wide-ranging account of Guyana’s innovative […]

  AS Guyana marks its 60th anniversary this week, patriotic pride should sit comfortably beside sober reflection. We celebrate remarkable national progress, yet we cannot ignore how flagrantly recent political choices have weakened the very institutions that nurtured our gains. For decades, our politics produced leaders of substance: Statesmen and […]

—says national discussions on copyright, intellectual property reform to begin soon PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali says the government will soon begin national consultations on intellectual property (IP) legislation, signalling a possible push to modernise Guyana’s ageing legal framework amid growing concerns that existing laws have not kept pace with rapid […]

—points to rising imports, oil & gas expansion, port congestion as reasons for stronger oversight MINISTER of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, has warned that Guyana’s rapidly expanding maritime sector presents both opportunities and significant challenges, cautioning that global shipping disruptions and rising port activity can directly […]

The World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG) is set to host a special Diamond Independence Jubilee Celebration on Friday, May 29, in the form of an engaging and entertaining cocktail mixer under the theme “The Story of Rum in Guyana”. The event will celebrate one of Guyana’s greatest success stories – the evolution of the local The post WTCG to host […]

The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) is now accredited by the Education Ministry’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Unit to undertake the necessary skills training programmes for prisoners. The registration, granted on Thursday, marks the first phase of implementation and will allow inmates to pursue Caribbean Vocational Qualifications […]

– says project a model for Guyana’s urban future The Monarch Bay housing development project at Ogle, East Coast Demerara (ECD), is not just a luxury living resort but a model community that will be a cornerstone of Guyana’s transformation. This aligns with President Dr Irfaan Ali’s and the Government of Guyana’s long-term urban planning The post […]

ExxonMobil Guyana recently hosted an in-person capacity-building session for the top 20 national finalists of SHOUT4Change. SHOUT, now in its fourth iteration, is Guyana’s national environmental speech competition and is implemented by Recover Guyana in partnership with the Education Ministry, with support from ExxonMobil Guyana. The immersive session […]

In light of reports that several communities in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) are underwater due to continuous downpours, a response team was activated, including the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), and the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), among other agencies. As the agencies continue to monitor the situation, […]