Guyana

–tangible progress points to PPP/C’s commitment to people of Georgetown, President Ali tells residents   –makes case for party to lead the city to continued progress, prosperity PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has made it clear that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) will lead Georgetown to progress and prosperity, and transform the capital city […]

–as critical link connecting East Coast, East Bank and South Georgetown THE $6 billion Aubrey Barker four-lane thoroughfare was commissioned on Monday and hailed as part of the government’s broader road transport masterplan designed to improve connectivity, reduce travel time and stimulate commerce, among other benefits. The new roadway, which stretches […]

THE Government of Guyana has welcomed the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) as a formal partner in the Global Biodiversity Alliance, marking another significant milestone in Guyana’s leadership in global environmental and sustainable development initiatives. The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding […]

–after successful harvest amounting to approximately 40,000kg AGRICULTURE Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, on Monday, announced the successful local cultivation and harvesting of approximately 40,000 kilogrammes of onions, describing the achievement as a significant milestone in Guyana’s push to strengthen food security and diversify its agricultural sector. […]

–with billions of dollars from climate funds channelled directly to communities for advancement initiatives GUYANA has reaffirmed its commitment to placing Indigenous Peoples at the centre of climate action, with Minister of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne-Shadeek outlining the country’s model of partnership, land rights, and direct financing during the […]

THE Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is set to hear a last-ditch challenge by US-indicted businessmen Nazar “Shell” Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, to delay the high‑profile extradition proceedings in the local court. The CCJ will hear the Mohameds’ application for special leave to appeal, along with the substantive appeal, arising out of a

2020 electoral fraud trial… TESTIMONY in the ongoing electoral fraud trial continued on Monday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, with focus turning sharply to the handling of sensitive electoral documents. Continuing testimony was Sasenarine Singh, who served as a People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) supernumerary agent during the March 2020 […]

as police intensify enforcement, education drive THE Guyana Police Force’s Traffic Department recorded a total of 3,903 traffic offences between April 12 and 18, 2026, as authorities continued an intensified nationwide enforcement campaign targeting unsafe road use. According to the department, speeding accounted for the vast majority of violations, with […]

THE Ministry of Education, on Tuesday, welcomed a high-level delegation from Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Education, Youth Development, Sports and Digital Transformation, currently on an official visit to Guyana from April 19 to 25, 2026. The visit, according to the local ministry, is aimed at observing and engaging with Guyana’s best practices and notable […]

A 25-year-old gold miner of 111 Miles, Mahdia, Potaro, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) was arrested on Sunday during a police operation in relation to several warrants issued following his conviction for multiple offences. Kellon Henry, was apprehended at about 10:10h on Sunday, when ranks from the Mahdia Police Station acted on information and carried out […]

Entrepreneurs and small business operators are gaining critical skills to strengthen their operations through business clinics hosted by the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) under the Tourism, Industry and Commerce Ministry, as the government continues to invest in capacity building and private sector growth. The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts by […]

Residents of Fair View Village, North Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) benefitted from a traffic outreach on Saturday, led by ranks from the Traffic Department in Region Nine. The initiative included a Learner’s Driver’s Theoretical Examination, allowing both first-time and re-sit candidates to complete the test within their […]

The Natural Resources Ministry, through the Guyana Forestry Commission, has partnered with the European Union (EU) to advance efforts aimed at reducing deforestation and forest degradation within the Amazon Rainforest. The initiative is part of the Amazonia+ Programme, funded by the EU and led by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), in […]

Three Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) men have been fined after appearing before the court on charges of driving with breath alcohol levels exceeding the legal limit. Bhoopaul Roy, a 43-year-old hire car driver of Golden Fleece, was charged with the offence committed on March 21, along the Suddie Public Road. The charge was instituted The […]