Guyana

—President Ali says seasoned diplomat has the experience, judgement and leadership needed to guide the United Nations through a complex global era GUYANA has formally nominated its Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, marking a historic moment for the […]

—Vice President says government will purchase private lands, develop new housing schemes to meet growing demand VICE President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured Region Five residents that all persons who applied for house lots before December 2025, and even some applicants from 2026, will receive their allocations by the end of 2027 as the Government

Says nation to remain global growth leader despite global slowdown, rising geopolitical uncertainty. EVEN as the global economy faces mounting uncertainty from geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices and slowing growth, Guyana is expected to remain one of the world’s standout economic performers, with the World Bank projecting that the country’s […]

—Programme to create jobs, expand childcare services and support working families across Guyana MINISTER of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud has revealed that more than 600 individuals and groups have already signed up to participate in the Government’s Care Economy Initiative, a transformative programme aimed at creating […]

—Minister says more than 100 organisations, agencies and stakeholders engaged in reform process   MINISTER of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira has defended the consultative process behind the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2026, saying the proposed legislation was subjected to extensive stakeholder engagement over a one-year period […]

–guarantees every pre-qualified small contractor at least one job this year   VICE- President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has assured the more than 12,000 small contractors on the government’s pre-qualified list that each of them will be allocated at least one contract before the year ends, including all 530 who qualified in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice). He

A 33-year-old miner of Paramakatoi Village, Region Eight, is in police custody after ranks allegedly discovered ammunition in his possession during a joint operation in the Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve. Police said the discovery was made on Thursday, June 11, 2026, during an exercise conducted in the Supuruni River area. According to investigators, ranks […]

MORE than 500 students across Guyana have benefitted from the Small Business Bureau’s (SBB) Youth Entrepreneurship Programme, which is helping to transform young people from job seekers into job creators. The programme targets secondary school students and aims to foster an entrepreneurial mindset by exposing them to business development and management at […]

—Monday meetings set to elect chairpersons THE parliamentary committee system is now fully in motion following the nomination of members to the National Assembly’s committees. Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir announced that meetings have been scheduled for Monday, June 15, to elect chairpersons and advance the legislative agenda. Speaking […]

RESIDENTS of communities across the Middle Mazaruni District in Region Seven are expected to benefit from improved healthcare access and faster emergency medical response with the addition of a new water ambulance provided by the Ministry of Health. Regional Executive Officer (REO), Josh Khanai, told the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Thursday […]

…instructs that proposed Bill to be sent to Select Committee Following criticism over the proposed legislation that seeks to establish a National Sex Offender Database that would be disclosed to the public, President Dr Irfaan Ali has intervened and asked that the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill be sent to the Parliamentary Select Committee with the The […]

The retrial of Krishna Tulapersaud, also known as Krishna Tulerpersaud, commenced on Wednesday before Justice Simone Morris at the Berbice High Court. Tulapersaud is indicted on two counts of sexual activity with a child family member. The first count alleges that the offence was committed during the month of February 2013, while the second count The post […]

Cargojet Airways Ltd is set to begin operations in Guyana on Friday, introducing a weekly non-scheduled air cargo service under a partnership with DHL Express USA. The development follows earlier discussions between President Dr Irfaan Ali and Cargojet executives in Canada. Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar met with representatives of DHL, […]

A 43-year-old electrician of Culvert City, Lethem, Central Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), has been fined $300,000 after pleading guilty to trespassing on the Lethem Aerodrome runway, in contravention of Section 83(1) of the Civil Aviation Act. Lennard Pompey appeared on Tuesday before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem […]

Twenty-five-year-old Kumar Persaud, a labourer from Annandale New Scheme, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was on Tuesday charged and remanded to prison on armed robbery and damage to property charges. Persaud was arrested on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, for allegedly robbing a 30-year-old man from Mon Repos, ECD, which occurred on May 27, 2026. He appeared The post […]