Guyana

–amidst global conflict PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has positioned Guyana as an important destination for Qatari investment, citing the country’s geographic advantage and market potential during an official telephone conversation with His Highness, Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Monday. “The President also offered Guyana as an important […]

–as families celebrate, connect, enjoy festivities of the holiday  ACROSS Guyana, Easter continues to serve as both a time for family bonding and a vital opportunity for small businesses, with many coming out to embrace the season despite unpredictable weather patterns. From quiet family outings to vendors depending on holiday sales, the season reflected […]

THE government continues to invest in the country’s schools, ensuring every student has the tools they need to succeed in life and contribute to national development. The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) in Region One is inviting bids for the construction of several educational facilities, including schools and teachers’ living quarters. Canal Bank […]

–three-week technical assessment launched –as gov’t moves to improve connectivity, unlock economic activities in hinterland communities PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has ordered a major push to complete several critical bridges in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), announcing a three-week deadline for a full technical assessment and signalling the […]

By Bebi Shafeah Oosman THE father of the seven-year-old Corentyne child who was killed by her mother on Sunday has spoken out, claiming that about two weeks ago he discovered messages on the woman’s phone, which led him to leave and spend some time at his mother’s home. He said, however, the woman gave him

2025 health sector review highlights major gains   REGION One is setting new standards in health-care delivery, with significant progress in infrastructure, staffing, and community outreach, as highlighted during the region’s 2025 Health Sector Review and Leadership Meeting. The session brought together regional leaders and senior officials from the […]

POLICE in Regional Division Two have launched an investigation after discovering suspected narcotics at Charity Backstreet, Essequibo Coast, around 14:30 hrs, on Saturday. According to information from the police, during a mobile patrol in the area, ranks observed a 23-year-old labourer of Dartmouth Village, Essequibo Coast, standing between two stalls. […]

REGION One’s health sector capabilities are getting a much-needed boost with the construction of a new health centre, several rehabilitation centres, and cluster bonds. This aligns with the government’s plan to expand medical infrastructure, improve access to modern equipment and medications, strengthen the healthcare workforce, and provide […]

–assures farmers of gov’t backing AGRICULTURE Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, has moved swiftly to address mounting anxieties among rice farmers whose crops face serious threats from adverse weather conditions, convening an urgent meeting to reassure farmers and outline the government’s response measures. The minister’s engagement formed part of a […]

GUYANA has secured a third-place ranking in the latest assessments under the SEACOP Joint Maritime Control Unit (JMCU) Caribbean Competition, achieving a score of 72 out of 80 (90%). According to a press release, this performance placed Guyana among the top-performing maritime law enforcement units in the Caribbean, tied with Saint Kitts and Nevis, and

Police in Regional Division Two are investigating a ganja and “Molly” find following an incident at Charity Backstreet, Essequibo Coast, (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Saturday afternoon. According to reports, ranks were conducting a mobile patrol around 14:30h when they observed a 23-year-old labourer from Dartmouth Village standing between two stalls in the […]

…as “Putting Safety First” national campaign launches As Guyana observes Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Month, Labour and Manpower Planning Minister Keoma Griffith, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring the safety, health and well-being of all workers, while announcing the commencement of a national campaign aimed at […]

Eight matters in the Berbice October 2025 Assizes and 12 matters in the Essequibo October 2025 Assizes were disposed of in the first quarter of the year, with several matters still ongoing as the assizes continues. The Berbice Assizes continues until June, while the Essequibo Assizes remains in progress until May. In Berbice a further The post Murders, […]

Trial in elections fraud case continued before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts last week with the conclusion of proceedings into two voir dire relating to the admissibility of evidence against co-defendants Denise Babb-Cummings and Enrique Livan. The rebuttal witnesses were called in Livan’s matter, while the completion […]

A Caribbean Airlines passenger traveling to New York from Jamaica went into labor and gave birth over the weekend just as the flight was landing. In a press release, the airline said Caribbean Airlines’ Flight 005 was on its final approach from Kingston, Jamaica, to New York City just before noon on Saturday when the The post Passenger gives birth midair […]