Guyana

President Dr Irfaan Ali has declared that Guyana is working with the United States as a partner in development and security cooperation, noting that the strong bilateral relations between the two countries are premised on shared values and priorities. The Head of State made these remarks during a recent interview with CNN anchor and chief The post Guyana […]

A 46-year-old miner was arrested on Wednesday after Police allegedly found 463 grams (g) of suspected cannabis at a residence on Third Avenue, Bartica, Essequibo River. According to the Police, ranks from Regional Division Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) were conducting a patrol between 17:20h and 18:20h when they acted on information received and proceeded to the […]

Communication gaps emerged as a major weakness in the emergency response to the sinking of the MV Barima, with the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD)’s Emergency Operations Coordinator, Captain John Flores, acknowledging that inadequate communication systems hampered his ability to provide clear instructions during the critical hours of the […]

…Adams failed to prove malice The High Court has dismissed a defamation claim brought by former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Executive Director Dr Vincent Adams against Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Minister Gail Teixeira over statements she made during Guyana’s review before the United Nations Human Rights Committee in March 2024. In […]

A grass fire at Craig, East Bank, Demerara, which threatened two major transmission lines operated by the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL), was extinguished following the quick response of firefighters and GPL engineers. In separate social media posts, GPL and the Guyana Fire Service confirmed that the blaze, which burnt in close proximity to The post […]

…says to allow limited importation on medical exemptions As the Government moves to regulate the importation of vaping products in an effort to protect its population from its dangers, Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has clarified that there will be exemptions to the ban for medicinal purposes. Speaking during his The […]

Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud has strongly condemned the use of religion and superstition to justify atrocities against children, declaring that no faith should ever serve as a cover for brutality, as outrage continues over the killing of six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran. Speaking at a candlelight vigil on Thursday evening at […]

Forty-nine prisoners at the New Amsterdam Prison face murder trials, attempted murder trials, and sexual penetration trials as the October session of the Berbice Criminal Assizes opened on Tuesday with the traditional ceremonial parade and salute in New Amsterdam. The opening ceremony featured a march-past along Esplanade Road, with Justice Gino Persaud […]

Three hundred and forty-five persons graduated on Saturday from the Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Ministry’s International Human Rights Law Certificate Course, with Minister Gail Teixeira emphasising the importance of applying human rights principles in professional and public life. Addressing the graduates, Teixeira said the course was intended to […]

While acknowledging that the matter will attract intense public debate, Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall has confirmed that the Guyana Government is considering instituting the death penalty for a wider category of offences, including the murders of children. He made the revelation during his programme “Issues in the News” on […]