Guyana

The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) is moving to recover more than $8 million in losses after a contractor’s heavy-duty equipment damaged a key transmission line on the East Bank of Demerara, triggering widespread power outages on Monday. In a release on Tuesday, GPL said that it confirmed that the service interruption at approximately

– as Guyana’s biodiversity conservation efforts gain momentum with UN support, official membership to global alliance PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has hailed the formal participation of the United Nations in the Global Biodiversity Alliance as a “powerful endorsement” and a critical step in elevating biodiversity protection on the international agenda. […]

THE United States Embassy in Guyana has launched a new digital campaign titled “60 Years Strong” to commemorate the longstanding relationship between Guyana and the United States as the two nations mark major national milestones this year. The initiative was announced by U.S. Ambassador Nicole Theriot, who noted that 2026 is significant for both […]

THE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), has begun placing sound monitoring devices along the seawalls, with a wider national rollout to follow. Speaking at the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry’s (GBTI) 190th anniversary dinner on Saturday night, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali […]

  GUYANA is positioning itself as a regional reference point for modern, evidence-based animal health governance, driven by major investments in diagnostics, digital surveillance and strengthened legislation, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, told the 93rd General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health in Paris, France. Addressing the […]

– as complaints mount over public transport charges THE Government on Monday issued a stern warning to public transport operators against imposing unauthorised fare increases, as officials moved to strengthen enforcement amid mounting complaints of excessive charges by minibus, taxi, and boat operators across the country. At a public meeting held at […]

The Government of Guyana and the United Nations in Guyana signed a Declaration of Intent (DOI) to formalise the United Nations’ participation in the Global Biodiversity Alliance, marking an important step in strengthening cooperation on biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, climate resilience and global knowledge exchange. Honourable Gail […]

AS Guyana prepares to celebrate 60 years of Independence later this month, the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre is offering the public a rare glimpse into the country’s political and social history through a new exhibition that brings together decades of archival material, photographs and historical artifacts. The “Guyana at 60: Independence Exhibition,” […]

  MINISTER of Housing, Collin Croal, is representing the country at the Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), where global leaders are convened in Baku, Azerbaijan to discuss the future of sustainable cities and urban development. The high-level United Nations forum, which runs from May 17 to 22, 2026, is being held under

  1. Chinese and American societies and the international community have been following U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s visit to China with intense interest. How do you assess the summit meeting between President Xi Jinping and his counterpart? Wang Yi: During the visit, President Xi Jinping and President Donald J. Trump had long discussions on

Newly-appointed Regional Executive Officers (REOs) have officially assumed office in Regions One through Eight and Region Ten, marking a new phase in regional administration and public service delivery across Guyana. The officers who have taken up their posts are Dr Steven Cheefoon, Region One; Deolall Rooplall, Region Two; Surendra Khayyam, Region Three; […]

Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Susan Rodrigues posited that Guyana must remain grounded in its identity even as the country continues to experience rapid economic growth and international attention, ahead of Guyana’s 60th Independence celebrations and the return of the Guyana Festival under the theme Sound, Soul and Taste. In the midst of the […]

Guyana’s Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha told an international forum in Paris on Monday that his Government is committed to the cause of treating animal health as a strategic investment for stability, prosperity and sustainability. He made the remarks whilst delivering a virtual presentation at the 93rd General Session of the World Organisation […]

A 25-year-old taxi driver of Five Miles Housing Scheme, Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) has been granted bail in the sum of $200,000 after being charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Reon Speede, called “Pooh,” was charged in connection with a police operation that led to the discovery of suspected cocaine at The […]

Residents of Bethany on the Supenaam River, Region Two, are celebrating a major milestone in education with the construction of the village’s first nursery school valued at $26.5 million. The new facility is funded by the Government and expected to significantly improve early childhood education in the riverine community by providing a dedicated learning […]