Guyana

-PM Phillips says, reaffirms government’s commitment to free and responsible press   PRIME Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips underscored the government’s commitment to protecting and strengthening press freedom in Guyana. This, he explained, must be done with responsibility, accuracy, and integrity within the media profession.   During his […]

-PPP/C drove Guyana’s transformation, set stage for sustained global investors’ confidence and growth -Finance Minister says GUYANA’S current economic success is owed to leadership that Minister with responsibility for Finance in the Office of the President, Dr Ashni Singh, said has brought the nation “from the brink” of bankruptcy to the […]

-says support will ease production costs, push re-investment in rice crops   THE Government of Guyana is once again showing that its work goes beyond ministries and has a direct impact on the lives of Guyanese, with its most recent initiative aimed at ensuring the continued success of the agricultural sector and those who drive

THE long-standing border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela will enter a decisive phase today, as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) begins public hearings on the merits of the case concerning the 1899 Arbitral Award.   The hearings, which will be held at the Peace Palace in The Hague, The Netherlands, are scheduled to run

-Minister Singh underscores, says recent IMF/World Bank engagement reflected expanded influence, respect, evolving international partnerships GUYANA now occupies a place of considerably more influence and respect globally, hemispherically, and regionally on almost all subject matters.   This was the sentiment expressed by Senior Minister with […]

MEDEX Kavita Moses from the Annai District Hospital recently delivered an engaging and informative presentation on malaria to students and lecturers of the Youth Learning Centre of the Bina Hill Institute, Annai, North Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu–Upper Essequibo). The session also included Community Service Officer (CSO) trainees, making it a […]

THREE generations have chosen service over self. Now, Kella and Pamela Ramsaroop are ensuring that the Dharm Shala’s pledge — ‘Home of Benevolence for All Races’ — endures.   The Dharm Shala, Guyana’s oldest charity, marked 106 years this year. Its legacy endures because the Ramsaroop family gave up careers abroad to continue what began

IN this, and the last two columns, I examined the nature of the criminal legal troubles facing the Mohameds and the nature of the criminal allegations against PPP officials.   To the eyes of the regular citizenry and political observers, it appeared as if the PPP government had no interest in prosecuting the Mohameds. For

A LIFE of service, resilience, and global impact was celebrated as Essequibo’s beloved centenarian, Madalene Hill, marked her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and well-wishers from near and far.   Born in Good Hope on the Essequibo Coast, Hill’s journey took her beyond Guyana’s shores to England, where she dedicated many years to […]

THE following is the full text of the statement issued by the Guyana Press Association on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2026:   “On World Press Freedom Day 2026, the Guyana Press Association joins the international community in affirming that a free and independent media is the cornerstone of peace, human rights, and

The Guyana Festival has returned after a 12-year hiatus with a three-day extravaganza at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD), in observance of Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary. The event is scheduled to take place from May 15 to 17 and is being staged by the Tourism, Industry and Commerce Ministry under the The post […]

–  ledges continued support for Caribbean integration On his re-election as Prime Minister (PM) of Antigua and Barbuda (A&B) for the fourth consecutive term, President Dr Irfaan Ali has congratulated Gaston Browne on winning another election. In a social media post, President Ali stated, “This decisive victory is a clear reflection of the strong […]

Lambert Andrew, 37, a gold miner of Campbelltown, Mahdia, Potaro, was on Wednesday sentenced to two years of imprisonment for having a quantity of ammunition in his possession. He appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded guilty to the charge when it was read to him. He was sentenced The post Mahdia man […]

Nineteen-year-old Ronslee Isaacs, also called “Rocky”, a miner from Kako Village, Upper Mazaruni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), was charged and remanded to prison on a murder charge on Thursday. Police stated that he murdered 23-year-old Graig Hastings, of Kako Village, Upper Mazaruni River. The details of the incident were not provided by the […]

Forty-five-year-old Eulex Andre Jeffery, also called “Ratty”, a gold miner from Company Road, Buxton, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was on Thursday charged and granted bail for manslaughter and firearm and ammunition possession charges. Jeffery was accused of shooting Moses Chappelle, also called “Bizo”, to death while imbibing at Blackwater Landing, […]