Guyana

Housing Minister Collin Croal has placed innovation at the centre of Guyana’s housing agenda, noting that new technologies and modern construction methods are key to delivering climate-resilient and affordable homeownership across the country. Speaking at the launch of this year’s International Building Expo, Minister Croal highlighted several areas […]

— highlights efforts to streamline, improve services Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa Benn, has said the Government is “building a sustainable, strategic Guyana for decades to come”, pointing to the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration’s investments to support not only home ownership but long-term economic […]

Dr. Martin Pertab, head of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), has highlighted a dramatic surge in demand for housing in Guyana. Speaking at the Launch of the International Building Expo 2026, Dr .Pertab said housing applications between 2020 and 2025 rose by more than 200 per cent compared with the 2015–2020 period. He

  SEE FULL RELEASE FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS The Hon. Mme. Chief Justice, Roxane George SC (as she then was) delivered a written judgement on 24 June, 2026 in the matter of the International Decade for People of African Descent Assembly – Guyana Country Co-ordinating Mechanism Inc. (“IDPADA-G Inc.”) v the […]

-as police strengthen enforcement measures Road accidents have decreased by 24 per cent in 2026 compared to the corresponding period in 2025. This reflects the impact of strengthened enforcement measures and technological interventions by the Guyana Police Force (GPF). Speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Monday, Commissioner of […]

through strategic policing Serious crime in Guyana has decreased by 33.5 per cent as a result of intelligence-led operations and strategic interventions implemented by the Guyana Police Force (GPF). This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Police, Dr Clifton Hicken. During an interview on Monday with the Department of Public Information (DPI), the police […]

Search and rescue efforts are continuing for two fishermen who remain missing after a sudden storm struck at sea in the Cozier area, Region Two, on Wednesday. The missing men have been identified as Suraj Moneer, who is commonly known as “Anil,” and another fisherman who was aboard the vessel when severe weather conditions developed

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has extended Guyana’s solidarity and support to neighbouring Venezuela following the devastating back-to-back earthquakes that struck Caracas on Wednesday, leaving dozens dead and hundreds injured. In a message of sympathy, President Ali expressed sadness at the scale of destruction and loss of life caused by the disaster […]

More than 1,000 Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) councillors, along with chairpersons, vice-chairpersons and Regional Democratic Council (RDC) councillors, are set to receive increased stipends within days. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand announced on Thursday on the ministry’s Facebook page that the necessary […]

MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, on Tuesday, took part in the Fourth CARICOM‑Canada Foreign Ministers Group Meeting held on the margins of the 56th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organisation of American States in Panama City, Panama. The gathering brought together CARICOM ministers and Canada’s […]

The Education Ministry has confirmed that a small fire occurred earlier this evening at the Westminster Secondary School, West Bank Demerara, following adverse weather conditions affecting parts of the country. According to the Ministry, power fluctuations linked to the ongoing weather system caused a freezer in the school’s canteen to spark, resulting in […]

Police have destroyed an estimated $106.8 million worth of cannabis during a large-scale eradication exercise conducted in the Upper Berbice River, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice). The operation was carried out on Wednesday at Kimba Creek, Sand Hill and Wiruni, where ranks uncovered an extensive cannabis cultivation operation spread across approximately […]

Two fishermen are missing after the fishing vessel they were travelling in reportedly sank amid heavy winds and rough sea conditions off the coast of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Wednesday. According to initial reports, the boat encountered high waves and turbulent weather, causing it to capsize and forcing the occupants into the water. One fisherman […]

The trial in the 2020 elections fraud case was on Wednesday adjourned until September 15, after the prosecution was unable to provide any witnesses for the remaining trial days this week. The trial was expected to continue on Wednesday morning at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, however the prosecution […]

…4,779 new cash-out locations added The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has now added three new payment options for pensioners to encash their vouchers directly into their Mobile Money Guyana (MMG) account or at any Bill Express or MoneyGram location across the country. Delivering the feature address in the presence of NIS officials and Board Members The […]