Guyana

Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have agreed to seek an advisory opinion from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on the process used to reappoint the Community’s Secretary General, following objections raised by the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The decision was announced in a statement issued after the CARICOM Heads of

Police are investigating the alleged murder of a 32-year-old gold miner who was fatally shot during an altercation at Sands Backdam, Cuyuni River. Dead is Ceton Courtman of St. Monica Village, Upper Pomeroon River. According to police, the incident occurred at about 11:50 hrs on Monday, July 6, 2026. Preliminary investigations revealed that Courtman became

A 27-year-old labourer was allegedly stabbed to death during an argument while socialising with a group of people at Haswell, Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice. Dead is Naresh Seecharran, called “Cat Man,” of Glasgow, East Bank Berbice. Police said the incident occurred at about midnight on Tuesday, July 7, while the deceased and a 20-year-old […]

–step up use of drones to modernise public health supply chain GUYANA to soon introduce an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered inventory platform, and continue and expand the use of drones to deliver emergency medicines to remote communities as part of a major push to modernise Guyana’s public health system, President Dr Irfaan Ali has said. While

President, Dr Irfaan Ali recently joined businessman Roopan Ramotar and his family to commission their 43-room Rooster International Hotel at Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast. This was described by the President as another addition to the rapidly growing hospitality sector of Region Two

Thousands of Guyanese gather at the Providence National Stadium for the One Guyana Worship Experience. Headlined by internationally renowned gospel artistes Naomi Raine and Sinach, the event brought together the Christian community for a night of love, community, and faith (NCN photo)

–say accountability starts with individual responsibility, acknowledge President Ali’s declaration of possessions THERE have been mounting calls for United States-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed, who is also Leader of the Opposition, to subject his own assets and sources of wealth to the same level of public scrutiny as government officials. One […]

–Minister Sukhai highlights government’s major education, social support MINISTER within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Pauline Sukhai, has underscored the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government’s growing investment in education and social services, highlighting that children now receive state support from […]

– Minister Mustapha rejects Mohamed’s allegations – says claims are politically motivated MINISTER of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has firmly rejected allegations made against him by businessman and political figure Azruddin Mohamed regarding the Black Belly Sheep Project, describing the claims as “false, malicious and entirely without merit” and […]

EVERY year on July 6, the international community marks World Zoonoses Day, raising awareness of the risks posed by diseases transmitted between animals and humans while promoting practices to prevent them. This observance is particularly relevant given that an estimated 60 percent of all known human infectious diseases are zoonotic, while nearly 75 percent […]

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes economies and societies worldwide, the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), in partnership with the University of the West Indies (UWI), St Augustine and the AI Innovation Centre, will host the inaugural Caribbean AI Forum 2026 (CAIF 2026) from July 23-24 2026 under the theme, “AI for Caribbean […]

Motorists travelling along the Heroes Highway will soon benefit from improved traffic management with the installation of traffic lights at several major intersections, including the Mocha-Herstelling junction. The highway, which has traditionally been managed by traffic ranks during periods of heavy congestion, is being outfitted with traffic signal […]

…written submissions accepted until Dec 31 The Constitution Reform Commission (CRC) has launched a public call for written submissions as it begins the process of reviewing Guyana’s Constitution, inviting citizens and organisations to propose changes they believe should be considered. Notices published in the Sunday, July 5, 2026 edition of Guyana Times […]

Continuous overnight rainfall has left several communities across the Corentyne Coast, Region Six inundated on Monday with some yards and access roads completely inaccessible. Among the hardest-hit communities highlighted in public posts was Bloomfield, where floodwaters surrounded homes and residents reported losses as water entered their properties. Local […]

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and security as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) marked CARICOM Day. In a statement on behalf of the Joint Services Coordinating Council, Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, said the observance provides an opportunity to celebrate the shared values, […]