Guyana

–President Ali, VP Jagdeo warn of severe consequences for procurement breaches as gov’t tightens fiscal oversight PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali, and Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, on Wednesday, met with Cabinet members, soon to be appointed Regional Executive Officers, Permanent Secretaries, Officers from the National Procurement and Tender […]

–U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Affairs says; points to Guyana’s potential to be one of the most prosperous economies in the Western Hemisphere –highlights potential for partnerships with Silicon Valley companies THE United States of America and Guyana have agreed to pursue technical high-level talks and may establish a joint working group aimed at […]

  UNITED States Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Jacob Helberg, on Wednesday, said Washington has taken note of Venezuela’s position rejecting the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the border controversy with Guyana, and has since been engaged in “private conversations” on security. “We’re monitoring events at the […]

–as President Abinader arrives for two-day visit PRIME Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips welcomed the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader Corona, upon his arrival in Guyana at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, on Wednesday evening. During his two‑day visit, President Abinader is expected to engage in bilateral discussions […]

—gov’t urges early preparedness GUYANA is facing the prospect of a significantly drier and hotter second half of 2026, as the Hydrometeorological Service has warned that El Niño conditions are likely to develop within the next two to four months, with potentially far-reaching consequences for agriculture, water resources, and public health across the […]

MINISTER of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, has categorically rejected claims published by Kaieteur News and amplified by the Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) on social media on May 3, 2026, describing them as “false and malicious” misrepresentations of her engagements with Indigenous community leaders. The publication in […]

HEAD of the Region Three Private Sector Inc. (R3PSInc), Halim Khan, has welcomed the government’s latest infrastructure push in Region Three, describing the planned expansion and interconnection of road networks along the West Coast of Demerara as a critical step toward improving business efficiency, reducing travel delays and supporting long-term […]

–inter-faith activity in celebration of Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary THE Government of Guyana has announced a Sunrise Glorification Service: to God be Praised (an Inter-faith Activity) in celebration of Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary. This activity, according to the government, reflects dedication to continuously nurture unity, […]

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali, on Wednesday, held bilateral discussions with the US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Jacob Helberg, at State House. The meeting, which continued the strengthening of Guyana–US relations, focused on energy, economic development, Guyana’s economic development zone, and investment opportunities in energy security and […]

–as President Ali congratulates Prime Minister Davis on re-election PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to the strong friendship and co-operation with The Bahamas. He emphasised the country’s commitment in a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Phillip Davis on his re-election to office. “I extend warm congratulations to […]

…as Venezuela continues threats against Guyana Acknowledging that American investments in Guyana require stability and security amid continued threats from Venezuela, the United States has said meaningful diplomatic progress can be achieved through private discussions. This position was outlined on Wednesday by United States Under-Secretary of State for […]

The Government of Guyana has announced a Sunrise Glorification Service: “To God be Praised”, an interfaith activity to mark the country’s 60th Independence anniversary. The event is scheduled for May 25 at 06:00h on the lawns of State House. According to the announcement, the service is intended to reflect the Government’s commitment to fostering […]

Four men are wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a Cuban national outside a business establishment at Queenstown, Georgetown, early Sunday morning. Wanted are 26-year-old Mikhail Mario Joseph, 25-year-old Nicholas Daby, 20-year-old Baraka Haraohn Bayneuzzi Garnett, and 19-year-old Javon Hodge. The men are being sought over the murder of […]

The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has said that it is “undistracted” by another batch of its members who have now thrown their support behind the governing People’s Progressive Party (PPP). Former APNU Members of Parliament (MPs) Ricky Ramsaroop, Shurwayne Holder and Dinesh Jaiprashad, along with current regional councillors Ravoldo Birbal, […]

…suspect allegedly said dispute stemmed from row over cell phone A post-mortem examination conducted on Wednesday confirmed that taxi driver Oswin Lawson died from multiple stab wounds. The examination was performed by Government Pathologist Dr Vivekanand Brijmohan, who gave the cause of death as multiple incised stab wounds resulting in haemorrhage and […]