Guyana

FINANCE Minister, Dr Ashni Singh, said cash grants will continue to form part of the government’s support to citizens, but stressed that they are only one element of a wider, long-term strategy aimed at sustainable national, community, and household prosperity. In a preview of his upcoming interview on The Starting Point podcast, which will be

–with commissioning of 4MWp Trafalgar Solar Farm PRIME Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has said that the government continues to put policy into practice in implementing the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030. The strategy aims to decouple economic growth from fossil fuel use through clean energy development led by a mix of solar, […]

…amid concerns over reduced declarations   THE Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), in collaboration with the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA), has outlined a series of strengthened enforcement measures. According to a press release from the agencies, these measures aim to address reduced gold declarations and improve compliance across […]

–President Ali honours life & legacy of cultural icon Ron Robinson PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has paid tribute to veteran broadcaster and cultural icon Ron Robinson A.A., describing him as “a son of Guyana whose voice became part of our nation’s soul,” and whose contributions to broadcasting, theatre and satire helped shape the country’s cultural

–boosting construction with steel & cement subsidies THE Ministry of Housing, under the leadership of Minister Collin Croal, continues to advance efforts to provide secure housing for Guyanese across the country, with a particular focus on the hinterland and other remote regions. During a recent Facebook Live broadcast on Livewire, Minister Croal […]

THE Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) at its annual general meeting re-elected Ronaldo Alphonso as its president for the next two years. A press release from the GGDMA noted that Alphonso was unopposed and was easily re-elected. In his short message to the members, he called on miners to immediately put an end

SO, one morning, while staying with a good friend and ‘sista’ in Alberttown, I took an early walk to Bourda Market to buy some packet milk. As I strolled along the mall west towards Orange Walk, I greeted some vendors setting up their stalls; “good morning,” I called out. “Mornin mummy,” came the reply. As

MAGISTRATE Judy Latchman’s ruling this week in the Mohameds’ extradition saga offers a blunt civic lesson, one that the 280 Guyanese who recently completed the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance’s International Human Rights Law Certificate Course would immediately recognise. It forces Guyanese to confront a hard truth: in an extradition […]

THE Guyana Consulate in Toronto, last Sunday, hosted members of the Guyanese diaspora and friends of Guyana at its annual Christmas Open House and Social. The informal social gathering also served as an opportunity for members of the diaspora and staff of the Toronto Consulate to get acquainted with each other and socialise in the

THE granddaughter of a once very famous politician from the 1970s is doing a biography of a current famous Guyanese. She interviewed me for my thoughts on her subject. During the interview, she asked me for my political leanings. I told her I support the presidency of Dr Ali. She then asked why. I responded

The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has re-elected Ronaldo Alphonso as its President for the next two years. Alphonso, who faced no opposition, was easily returned to the leadership position at the association’s annual general meeting. In his brief address to members, Alphonso urged miners to immediately stop selling gold to unlicensed […]

Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha on Saturday distributed toys to children across Berbice: Canefield, Cumberland, Fyrish, Belvedere, Port Mourant, Bloomfield, Whim, Manchester, Mibicuri, Eversham, No. 48, Crabwood Creek, Corriverton, No. 63, and Rose Hall on behalf of President Dr Irfaan Ali, General Secretary of the PPP Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, and the […]

Police ranks in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) were on Friday recognised for exemplary service during a regional Police awards ceremony, as Regional Commander Assistant Commissioner Shivpersaud Bacchus reported significant reductions in serious crime and road fatalities across the division. The region’s Top Cop award was presented to Assistant […]

The University of Guyana (UG) announced Thursday the elected appointment of Prof. Randolph Persaud as Pro Chancellor to UG following the procedures laid out by the statutes and the 12th Council of the University on Monday, December 8, 2025. The new Pro Chancellor will also perform the duties of Acting Chancellor of UG while a The post Professor Randolph […]

…Ministers Parag, Singh attend funeral On Saturday, family, friends, classmates, and the wider community of East Berbice-Corentyne gathered to lay to rest 16-year-old Jodea Seline, a student of Central Corentyne Secondary School whose life was tragically cut short in a minibus accident in November. The funeral was attended by the Minister of Education, […]