Guyana

–as Guyana enhances diagnoses, therapies in primary healthcare –Mount Sinai, Gov’t working to expand screening for chronic conditions, illnesses   WITH more than 86,000 children already receiving comprehensive screening, Guyana is now moving to expand its nationwide health programme now targeting the country’s adolescent population.   The […]

-President Ali calls on vendors, citizens to work with government to keep city clean PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali in the wee hours of Thursday morning led a hands‑on inspection of ongoing works along Camp Street, where teams were clearing clogged drains and enhancing parapets as part of a wider city enhancement plan.   On site

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has appealed to Guyana’s creative community, from visual artists to filmmakers and storytellers, to seize the opportunities that will be unlocked through the new Guyana Development Bank, which will offer interest‑free, collateral‑free financing backed by mentorship and technical support.   Speaking about the bank’s proposed […]

—GPHC completes historic multi-speciality surgery week, pioneering robotic procedures across four medical disciplines THE successful completion of a series of first-of-its-kind robotic surgeries has positioned Guyana as the pioneer of a multi-speciality robotic surgery programme in the English-speaking Caribbean, less than two weeks after the technology […]

— says over 400 questions submitted since November 2025   SPEAKER of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, has rejected claims that Guyana’s Parliament has been shut down, revealing that more than 400 parliamentary questions have been submitted and processed since the commencement of the 13th Parliament in November 2025.   During a recent interview on

A 24-year-old man who was wanted by police in connection with a firearm-related offence was fatally shot during an alleged attempted armed robbery at People’s Choice Supermarket on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown, on Wednesday night. Police have identified the deceased as Nia Emmanuel, an unemployed resident of Norton Street, Lodge. According to investigators, […]

-as efforts to improve Guyana’s criminal justice system continue THE Government of Guyana has poured significant resources into courts, judges, and legislation, but without proper training, it all amounts to nothing.   This was the message delivered by Deputy Solicitor General, Shoshanna Lall, on behalf of Attorney General, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, at the […]

THE Ministry of Education, on Thursday, has assured parents and the public that all meals served at St. Theresa Primary School in Region Six are of a quality standard and are checked by the headteacher and teachers before being distributed to the pupils.   The ministry was at the time responding to a video, which

A husband-and-wife duo has been convicted and sentenced to prison for illegally operating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of Guyanese investors of hundreds of millions of dollars, following a lengthy investigation by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU). Yuri Garcia Dominguez and Ateeka Ishmael were sentenced on Thursday by Magistrate Sunil Scarce […]

A 25-year-old labourer from St. Ignatius Village, Central Rupununi, has been remanded to prison after being charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. Junior Thomas appeared before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Thomas was charged with Possession of Narcotics for the Purpose […]

…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 […]