Guyana

THE government’s housing programme is not just about building homes; it is also a key driver of economic empowerment, providing opportunities for youth, women, men, and skilled workers across the country. During a video address on Saturday via his Facebook page, Minister of Housing Collin Croal emphasised that the five-year strategy links homeownership, […]

FIVE babies were born at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Christmas Day. First Lady Arya Ali spent the holiday morning bringing comfort, compassion, and cheer to the babies, their parents, and healthcare workers. The newborns: two girls and three boys, were delivered earlier in the day, with hospital officials noting that more births

–President Ali says next five years will build on current developments and drive an even more ‘ambitious’ transformation   MORE than 4,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have benefitted from grants amounting to over $ 1 billion, as the government continues to empower these types of businesses to fuel the backbone of Guyana’s economy. […]

GUYANA’S first-ever agri-tourism policy aims to generate some 1,500 indirect jobs within the next five years of implementation, a target described as “achievable” by Candace Phillips, Senior Manager of Product Development within the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce. Phillips explained to the Sunday Chronicle how the major target spans […]

ATTORNEY GENERAL and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has described the state of Guyana’s legal profession as falling short of the standards required to uphold the rule of law, while announcing government support for legislative reform aimed at strengthening accountability within both the Bar and the judiciary. Speaking on his weekly […]

POLICE are investigating the discovery of a decomposed body of a male of African descent, which was found on Christmas Day at the Le Repentir Cemetery between Louisa Row and St. Stephen Street. Ranks responded to a 911 report and subsequently located the body inside a barrel within the cemetery. The scene was processed by

RECENTLY, a video of a child being grabbed and seemingly forced to pose for a photo with a gift he received from the Mohameds appeared on social media. The child’s facial expression was one of discomfort, bewilderment and confusion. Also, another video appeared online with Parliamentarian Azruddin Mohamed sharing food to people in Albouystown on

ELDERLY citizens and vulnerable residents at the Dharm Shala in Albouystown, Georgetown, were overjoyed to be served lunch on Christmas Day by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. This is the sixth consecutive year that the president has visited the country’s oldest humanitarian charity on Christmas Day. The president was joined by Minister within the Ministry

POLICE in Regional Division #2 are investigating a drowning incident which occurred on Thursday, December 25, between 02:15 hours and 02:30 hours at Grant Atlas, Lower Pomeroon River, Essequibo, resulting in the death of Zoria Seegobin, a two-year-four-month-old of Friendship, East Bank Demerara. Police Headquarters revealed that the child was staying with […]

POLICE are investigating the murder of 75-year-old Athlone Goring, which occurred on Boxing Day at about 05:40hours at Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara. Police Headquarters reported that the victim, who had recently arrived in Guyana, was found lying in the upper flat of his residence with what appeared to be multiple stab wounds. He was taken

Housing Minister Collin Croal has announced that Budget 2026 will introduce direct financial support for home construction and home upgrades, as the Government expands its housing programme to assist more Guyanese in completing and improving their homes. The Housing Minister made the announcement during a social media address in which he outlined the […]

…biometrics clears some 4000 backlogged applications The introduction of Guyana’s biometric passport system has dramatically transformed passport processing at the Guyanese Consulate in New York, slashing wait times from months to just days and clearing a backlog of nearly 4000 applications, according to Guyana’s Consul General to New York, Ambassador […]

The Commonwealth Observer Group (COG), in its elections report, has concluded that meaningful reform of campaign financing, electoral dispute resolution and campaign regulations is essential to strengthening Guyana’s democratic institutions. The group called for legislative amendments to establish clear statutory time limits for resolving election […]

Christmas Day 2025 brought double joy to families across Region Six, as six babies were born on December 25 at the New Amsterdam Hospital and the Number 75 Village Regional Hospital, turning the holiday into an unforgettable milestone for six mothers and their families. Of the six births recorded, two occurred at the New Amsterdam The post 6 Christmas […]

– citizens should not have to endure this kind of abuse and negligence, says Mayor McIntosh Several households in the Glasgow New Housing Scheme, Greater New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) were left waterlogged and distressed after flooding inundated yards and lower sections of homes, following what residents and city officials say was the […]