Guyana

THE National Assembly, on Monday, moved to fully activate its committee system with the election of chairpersons for eight parliamentary committees, a development that formally advances the oversight and legislative machinery of Guyana’s 13th Parliament. The elections were convened by Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, at the Public […]

THE Government of Guyana has rolled out a new Online Guyana Passport Application and Appointment System aimed at modernising passport services and reducing long-standing administrative delays, in a major step toward expanding digital public service delivery. Launched on June 15, 2025, the platform is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the

AS the Government of Guyana continues the National $100,000 Cash Grant distribution process, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh said the distribution process has been continuing smoothly with more citizens having received the grant since the last government update provided. The Minister recalled on […]

  PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday received a courtesy visit from representatives of the The Carter Center following the completion of the organisation’s 2025 elections report. During the meeting, the Carter Center delegation provided an overview of the report’s recommendations related to Guyana’s electoral processes. President Ali was joined by […]

–as new solar farm brings improvements to essential service RESIDENTS of White-Water Village in Region One are now benefitting from reliable and sustainable electricity following the commissioning of a Mini Solar Farm, a government-funded project aimed at improving energy access in hinterland and remote communities. According to a statement shared by Vice […]

THE Ministry of Health is warning that increasing exposure to social media is contributing to rising mental health and behavioural challenges among children, following a national consultation with medical and social care professionals held to examine the issue. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, said the forum brought together paediatricians, child […]

THE Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has successfully used advanced blood recovery technology for the first time during a high-risk emergency surgery, marking a significant step forward in the delivery of specialised healthcare services in Guyana. The milestone was achieved on June 12 when GPHC’s Vascular Surgery Division, working in […]

– celebrates Dragon Boat Festival The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China has strengthened its cultural and educational partnership with the University of Guyana (UG) through the donation of an additional collection of books to the university’s library, while also joining students and staff in celebrating one of China’s most significant […]

– discussions on safety and compliance commence today GUYANA will, this month, welcome maritime officials and industry representatives from across the Caribbean as it hosts two major regional meetings aimed at strengthening maritime safety, regulatory oversight and co-operation within the sector. Approximately 40 delegates representing 20 member and […]

WHEN most people hear that a high-pressure process pipe has been fabricated in Guyana for the first time, the reaction is usually simple: “That is good news.” Then the conversation moves on. But it should not move on too quickly. The recent completion of the Water Injection Riser Depressurisation (WIRD) Project represents far more than

…instructs that proposed Bill to be sent to Select Committee Following criticism over the proposed legislation that seeks to establish a National Sex Offender Database that would be disclosed to the public, President Dr Irfaan Ali has intervened and asked that the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill be sent to the Parliamentary Select Committee with the The […]

The retrial of Krishna Tulapersaud, also known as Krishna Tulerpersaud, commenced on Wednesday before Justice Simone Morris at the Berbice High Court. Tulapersaud is indicted on two counts of sexual activity with a child family member. The first count alleges that the offence was committed during the month of February 2013, while the second count The post […]

Cargojet Airways Ltd is set to begin operations in Guyana on Friday, introducing a weekly non-scheduled air cargo service under a partnership with DHL Express USA. The development follows earlier discussions between President Dr Irfaan Ali and Cargojet executives in Canada. Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar met with representatives of DHL, […]

A 43-year-old electrician of Culvert City, Lethem, Central Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), has been fined $300,000 after pleading guilty to trespassing on the Lethem Aerodrome runway, in contravention of Section 83(1) of the Civil Aviation Act. Lennard Pompey appeared on Tuesday before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem […]

Twenty-five-year-old Kumar Persaud, a labourer from Annandale New Scheme, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was on Tuesday charged and remanded to prison on armed robbery and damage to property charges. Persaud was arrested on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, for allegedly robbing a 30-year-old man from Mon Repos, ECD, which occurred on May 27, 2026. He appeared The post […]