Guyana

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali was among several CARICOM Heads of Government who arrived in Jamaica on Monday for a high-level Goodwill Mission aimed at assessing the country’s recovery needs following Hurricane Melissa. Jamaica’s Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Andrew Holness, welcomed the delegation, which includes the Prime Ministers of Barbados, Grenada, […]

—Minister Rodrigues says, outlines new products, services to be offered in policy that will bolster economic growth, push Guyana’s global image, improve citizens’ livelihoods AS Guyana continues to position itself as a regional powerhouse, the Government of Guyana (GoG), on Monday, took a bold step with the launch of its national agri-tourism policy, […]

HIS Excellency President Dr. Irfaan Ali met with Ambassador Therio and a U.S. delegation from Blumberg Grain recently to discuss ongoing collaboration aimed at modernising Guyana’s agricultural systems. Government officials also attended the meeting. The discussions build on an agreement signed in July 2025 between the Ministry of Agriculture and Blumberg […]

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday announced that at least 15 businesses in the Kingston–Tiger Bay corridor have committed to hiring community “wardens” as part of a new security and neighbourhood-improvement initiative being rolled out under the One Guyana “Neighbourhood of Love” programme. Speaking at a community meeting in Kingston, the […]

–APNU’s Campbell under fire after sharing derogatory article about Minister Manickchand A PARTNERSHIP for National Unity’s (APNU) Terrence Campbell drew widespread criticism for what many viewed as an unnecessary and inappropriate attempt at ‘body shaming’ Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand. Campbell, in a […]

PRIVATE Sector Commission (PSC) Chairman Captain Gerald Gouveia Jr. has commended the Government of Guyana for its exceptional partnership and active support in advancing the country’s private sector. His remarks were made during a recent appearance on the Starting Point podcast, where he unpacked the evolving relationship between government and business, […]

THE government is intensifying its efforts to revitalise the nation’s capital city, forming strategic alliances with businesses in Kingston and ‘Tiger Bay,’ unleashing a wave of beautification initiatives. It is also revamping the city’s drainage system for a brighter, more vibrant future. The initiative is a key component of President Dr Mohamed […]

– annual awareness walk to be held in observance of CARICOM Energy Month 2025 The CARICOM Energy Month (CEM) 2025 Regional Kilo Walk is set to be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, starting from 5:30 a.m. AST. The awareness walk will begin at the CARICOM Secretariat in Greater Turkeyen. Participants will follow a route

THE Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has dismissed as “grossly inaccurate and mischievous,” recent statements made by the political group VPAC regarding data published in the FIU’s 2024 Annual Report. In a strongly worded release on Monday, the agency said VPAC’s leader appeared not to have read or properly interpreted the report, which was tabled […]

FISHERMEN at the D’Edward Three-Door koker in Region Five will soon benefit from a new heavy-duty bridge aimed at improving access and reducing delays in transporting their catch, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, announced on Monday. Mustapha told fisherfolk during a community engagement that construction of the 60-by-20-foot structure is […]