Guyana

SIX crew members were rescued by the Guyana Coast Guard after a cement-laden motor vessel ran aground off Clonbrook, East Coast Demerara, following an engine failure during its voyage to New Amsterdam, Berbice. The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) confirmed that the Motor Vessel Lady Sandra is currently grounded on the foreshore after encountering […]

  GUYANESE of all ages are being invited to participate in a national logo design competition to mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Guyana and China, with cash prizes totalling $200,000 up for grabs. The competition, organised by the Guyana-China Friendship Society, aims to encourage artistic expression while highlighting the […]

AT 107 years old, Ruby Mingo of Haslington, East Coast Demerara, continues to demonstrate remarkable strength, faith and appreciation for family, as she celebrated another milestone birthday surrounded by the love and support of her relatives. Mingo, affectionately known as “Aunty Ruby”, was visited on Tuesday by Minister of Human Services and Social […]

THE Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has recorded a 41 per cent increase in fire calls across Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), with grass, rubbish and agricultural waste fires accounting for approximately 81 per cent of all reported incidents in the region. Statistics for 2026 also show a 52.9 per cent increase in grass, rubbish and paddy-shell fires,

A DELEGATION of French business representatives is exploring potential investment opportunities and economic partnerships in Guyana, following a meeting with Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat on Wednesday. The delegation, representing the Movement of the Enterprises of France (MEDEF), the country’s largest business federation, is in Guyana to […]

  RESIDENTS of Lodge and surrounding Georgetown communities are expected to benefit from improved access to primary healthcare with the planned reconstruction of the Lodge Health Centre, for which the Ministry of Health has invited contractors to submit bids. The ministry has issued an invitation for bids through the National Competitive Bidding procedure, […]

  HADIYYAH Mohamed, the youngest sister of US-indicted businessman and WIN Leader Azruddin Mohamed, was on Wednesday sworn in as a new Member of Parliament (MP) for the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party. Mohamed filled the vacancy left by former WIN parliamentarian Dr Andre Lewis, who resigned from the National Assembly last month, citing

THE Guyana Gold Board (GGB) has tripled the maximum amount of cash it will pay gold sellers in a single day, raising the daily limit from G$2 million to G$6 million. The change, announced by the Ministry of Natural Resources agency, is aimed at giving gold sellers greater flexibility when receiving payment for their gold.

THE Ministry of Education has launched a new online platform designed to help parents become more actively involved in their children’s academic progress, personal development and well-being. The initiative, called Parent Connect, was announced by Education Minister Sonia Parag and forms part of the Guyana Digital School, providing parents with access to […]

  EDUCATION Minister Sonia Parag has warned contractors undertaking school-construction and rehabilitation projects across Guyana that penalties will be imposed for unjustifiable delays, stressing that agreed deadlines must be respected. The minister issued the warning on Tuesday during a meeting with consultants at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre […]

…Teixeira rejects claims of PAC delinquency, blames financial lawlessness under APNU/AFC Govt for delays The parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has taken a decision to merge the Attorney General (AG) reports from 2020 to 2024 in order to reduce the backlog and bring the Committee up to date with its work. This move came from The post PAC […]

Hemawattie Narain is appealing for justice for her 71-year-old husband, who she says remains unresponsive following a collision at Hampshire, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), while her efforts to obtain information about the Police investigation have brought few answers. Deonauth Sookram, also called Premnauth, was riding an electric bike on […]

…increase in grass, rubbish, paddy-shell fires recorded The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) is raising concerns over a 41 per cent increase in fire calls across Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), with grass, rubbish, and agricultural waste fires accounting for the majority of incidents. Statistics for 2026 show a 52.9 per cent increase in grass, rubbish, and […]

Education Minister Sonia Parag on Tuesday concluded a series of engagements with consultants overseeing school construction and rehabilitation projects, emphasising the need for accountability, timely delivery and value for money. Minister Parag stressed that project deadlines must be met and public funds utilised responsibly, underscoring the importance of […]

The importation of vaping products, electronic cigarettes, and related components into Guyana is now restricted following the publication of a new Customs Order in the Official Gazette on Tuesday. The new order takes effect almost a month after President Irfaan Ali announced the Government’s intention to introduce the measure. Order No. 196 of 2026, […]