Guyana

-– President Ali says 60 years of Independence is only the beginning for Guyana UNDER the glow of fireworks and the echoes of patriotic songs along the Essequibo River, President Dr Irfaan Ali used Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary celebrations to cast the nation as a country entering a new era of ambition and global relevance.

SENIOR Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, says Guyana is entering what could become its “finest hour” as the country marks its 60th Independence Anniversary amid unprecedented economic growth and transformation. In a message reflecting on Guyana’s economic journey since independence in 1966, Singh […]

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali called on citizens to rise together in unity, faith and dignity as Guyana reflects on its 60-year journey since independence. The Head of State made the call while delivering an address at a Sunrise Glorification Service in observance of Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary, during which he said the occasion is one

– motorists, pedestrians and revellers urged to exercise caution, obey traffic directives and take responsible steps during Independence festivities AS Guyana begins celebrations for its 60th Independence Anniversary today, the Guyana Police Force’s Traffic Department says it has intensified patrols and traffic management operations nationwide to ensure […]

CITIZENS of Barbados and Guyana will soon be able to travel between the two countries using only their national identification cards under a new bilateral arrangement announced ahead of both nations’ 60th Independence anniversaries. The measure, which takes effect on July 1, 2026, will allow eligible citizens holding valid national ID cards to travel […]

MINISTER of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, has indicated that solar energy cannot be relied upon as Guyana’s primary source of electricity. He explained that the country’s rapidly growing power demand and the intermittent nature of solar generation make it unsuitable to independently sustain the national grid. Speaking on the programme […]

THE Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), on Monday, engaged representatives of EKAA Hrim Earth Resource Management Incorporated amid concerns circulating in the public domain regarding the company’s human resources practices. The meeting, held at the GCCI’s boardroom, brought together GCCI President, Kathy Smith and Junior Vice President […]

By Muhammad Ibrahim THE extreme variant of the El Niño phenomenon predicted by international weather forecasts, combined with the global fertiliser crisis, poses a dual threat to rural economies, social stability, and agricultural production in Latin America and the Caribbean, a region critical to global food security. Even separately, both factors pose […]

HUNDREDS of allottees in the De Endragt Phase Two Housing Development on the East Coast of Demerara are expected to gain access to and identify their houselots within days as infrastructural works near completion in several sections of the scheme, according to Housing Minister Collin Croal. Minister Croal, accompanied by engineers, engineering technicians, […]

AS Guyana marked its 60th Independence Anniversary on Monday evening, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that the country is set to make medical history with a groundbreaking robotic cardiac surgery that will be performed from Guyana by a specialist based in India. Addressing thousands gathered on Fort Island for the Diamond Jubilee Flag Raising

Newly-appointed Regional Executive Officer (REO) for Region Four, Juan Edghill Jr, has pledged to prioritise faster service delivery across the region, stating that his administration will focus on efficiency, accountability and strict adherence to governing laws and audit recommendations. He was appointed REO just one week ago. While speaking on the […]

Prime Minister (PM) Retired Brigadier Mark Phillips has praised the growing relationship between Guyana and France, describing it as an evolving and strategic partnership built on shared interests and cooperation. The PM made the remarks during a reception hosted aboard the Patrol Vessel La Résolue by French Ambassador to Guyana Olivier Plançon and […]

A 24-year-old food vendor who plies his trade at his residence on Bent Street, Georgetown, was robbed in broad daylight on Sunday by two motorcycle bandits who were reportedly armed with a handgun. Based on reports received, the victim was at his food stand when two men arrived on a black Honda XR motorcycle. Police The post Gunman hospitalised after food […]

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) said on Monday that Guyana is entering a new phase of national transformation as the country celebrates its 60th Independence Anniversary, describing the nation as being on the threshold of a “national renaissance” driven by economic growth, infrastructure development and expanding opportunities for citizens. In a […]

Federal prosecutors are recommending a three-year prison sentence for Ian Roberts, the former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, after he pleaded guilty earlier this year to falsely claiming US citizenship and illegally possessing firearms. In a sentencing memorandum filed ahead of Friday’s hearing, prosecutors argued Roberts knowingly broke […]