Guyana

Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) has reported a strong financial performance for 2025, posting profit after taxation of $4.5 billion on the back of expanding lending activity, increased deposits and continued digital transformation initiatives. According to the bank’s audited summary results released on Friday, total revenue climbed to […]

–emphasises importance of efficient flow, movement of goods in Caribbean region   GUYANA is pressing for the free movement of goods and removal of “artificial” trade barriers as President Dr. Irfaan Ali, earlier this week, emphasised the importance of efficient flow of exports across borders.   The 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads

–Minister Mustapha says, rejects opposition’s criticisms of sector   WITH Guyana successfully repositioning itself as the leading force in regional food security since 2020, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has strongly rejected the opposition’s criticisms regarding the performance of the agricultural sector.   The minister during a recent […]

–PM Holness thanks President Ali for hurricane support   TAKING a decisive step in further bolstering economic and security co-operation, President, Dr Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister of Jamaica Dr Andrew Holness on Thursday held bilateral discussions.   President Ali, in a post on his Facebook page disclosed that the talks centred on continued […]

-elders to get transportation allowance in May   THE Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, recently provided clarity to persons receiving permanent disability and old-age pension benefits through her ministry.   The minister stated that March will carry the increases mentioned for persons receiving permanent disability and […]

ACCOMPANIED by Ministers Collin Croal and Vanessa Benn of the Ministry of Housing, along with technical staff from the Ministries of Public Works and Housing, First Lady Mrs Arya Ali recently conducted site visits across key locations in Georgetown to assess the progress of ongoing beautification works.   This included the avenues along East and

THE police in Regional Division Two are continuing an investigation into the death of 14-year-old Aleena Preetam of Supenaam, Essequibo Coast, whose sudden passing between Sunday night and early Monday morning has been medically attributed to heart failure and anaemia. According to the police, preliminary enquiries revealed that the teenager, who lived with […]

A 15-year-old female student is in critical condition after she was allegedly stabbed during a domestic altercation at Heatburn Village, East Bank Berbice, on Tuesday evening. The incident reportedly occurred around 19:40hrs on February 24, 2026, and involved a 28-year-old male, who has since gone into hiding. Police said the suspect and the teen reportedly

WITH Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed on Thursday to advance the voucher initiative, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony has said that the ministry is preparing to roll out universal access for eye testing, removing the current age restrictions.   The minister made this known during the signing ceremony, which took place on Thursday at

THE trial concerning the alleged manipulation of Guyana’s 2020 General and Regional Elections continued on Thursday with former Minister of Home Affairs and Guyana Elections Commission Commissioner Robeson Benn taking the stand.   When the matter was called before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, the prosecution called the minister to the stand.   […]

The importance of the continuation and strengthening of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the humanitarian crisis in Cuba, the ongoing instability in Haiti, regional security, climate resilience, and economic cooperation took centre stage on Tuesday as regional leaders gathered in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, for the 50th Regular Meeting of the […]

Education Minister Sonia Parag has committed to addressing the issue of internet connectivity during her visit to the Waramadong Primary School in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) on Tuesday. The Minister reaffirmed that the PPP/C Government remains steadfast in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for residents of hinterland regions, particularly […]

Days after ExxonMobil announced a 100 million investment in Guyana’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education, Education Minister Sonia Parag welcomed the announcement describing it as transformational for the country’s students and education sector. In a video message posted on the Ministry’s Facebook page, the Minister said […]

Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill, on Wednesday, visited the ongoing relocation exercise in B Field Sophia, thus marking a significant step forward in the widening of the community’s main road artery. The visit served as a follow-up to a successful meeting held with local vendors on Tuesday, where all parties mutually agreed to relocate The post […]

A Corentyne cane harvester is dead, one day after he allegedly stabbed his wife during a domestic dispute at their Number 76 Housing Scheme home, leaving their daughter horrified. Police said the incident occurred shortly after 13:30h on Sunday. 47-year-old Olive Thompson reportedly ran from her home in blood after she was brutally stabbed by The post […]