Guyana

GUYANA could soon see investment interest from one of the Gulf region’s major retail players, with Chairman and Managing Director of Abu Dhabi-based LuLu Group International, M. A. Yusuff Ali, signalling his commitment to exploring opportunities in the country.     Yusuff Ali expressed his interest during a meeting with President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali,

PROSECUTOR Glenn Hanoman told the court on Thursday that “solid evidence” supports the United States’ extradition request for Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, as he strongly rejected the defence’s argument that the proceedings are politically motivated.   Hanoman argued that the court must be guided by the applicable law and evidence and maintained that […]

By Bebi Shafeah Oosman   AS anticipation grows, the Model Village Initiative launched by President, Dr Irfaan Ali, is expected to significantly enhance the development of Region Six by transforming communities into safer, cleaner, more modern and economically vibrant spaces, according to Member of Parliament Zamal Hussain.   During a recent interview, […]

THE Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Natural Resources, is pleased to announce the signing of a Mineral Agreement between the Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), Mako Mining Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Stronghold Guyana Inc. (collectively, the Company), in respect of the […]

-new technology being introduced to strengthen national power grid   THE Wales gas-to-energy project continues to take shape, with work on transmission and control technologies being introduced as part of the infrastructure that will connect the facility to Guyana’s national power grid.   During a recent site visit to the project, Guyana Power and Light

THE Linden Municipality’s administration has rejected a directive from Mayor H. W. Dominique Blair for the immediate reopening of the Kara Kara Toll Station, maintaining that there is no properly recorded council decision authorising the move and that the legal status of the 2016 toll By-Laws remains in question.   In a letter dated September

INDEPENDENT human rights investigators voiced deep concern over growing risks to both civilians and South Sudan’s political transition following their latest fact-finding mission to the world’s youngest nation – their 14th in a decade.   The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warned that renewed violence, political tensions, shrinking civic […]

-plans include 1,028 residences, two international hotels, dedicated covered parking   COASTAL Rim Properties, Inc. (CRP), on Thursday, announced the commencement of pre-leasing for retail and commercial space at TAJ Dream Ogle, its 1,028-unit mixed-use development at Ogle, East Coast Demerara.   According to a press release, construction is well underway […]

THE Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the construction of an annex building to the Lethem Food-Processing Facility in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), at an estimated cost of $40 million.   According to the notice issued on Thursday, the ministry called on eligible and interested contractors

-Minister Parag says ministry exploring technology while strengthening teacher preparation to improve classroom delivery   RECENT results from regional examinations have highlighted the consistent development of Guyana’s educational landscape, with the country seeing improvements across all subject areas and more perfect scores than ever before.   This, […]

Some 35.4 kilograms (kg) of cannabis and a sum of Guyanese currency were reportedly found during a Police operation on Wednesday evening at Five Mile, Ituni Road, Upper Demerara River, Region 10. The discovery has led to the arrest of a 40-year-old resident of Siberia Mines, Upper Demerara River. According to reports received, Police observed The post […]

– as Commission receives low submissions Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall says that the Constitution Reform Commission (CRC) may have to look at new ways to generate public interest in the process that aims to review Guyana’s constitution, given the low submission of recommendations so far. Back in July, the Commission The […]

– as corn & coconut production increased by over 300% in last 5 years Guyana’s agriculture sector has recorded significant growth across most areas over the past five years, with increased production in crops, livestock and emerging value chains contributing to the country’s push for greater food security and reduced dependence on imports. […]

The Muslim Youth Organisation of Guyana (MYO) will host the Grand Finals of the National Qaseeda Competition 2026 on Saturday, September 12, at the MYO Complex, Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, from 18:30h. The Grand Finals represent the culmination of an initiative aimed at reviving the rich tradition of Qaseeda singing in Guyana and contributing to the The […]

Senior Minister within the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has highlighted significant improvements in Guyana’s financial sector, noting a sharp decline in non-performing loans alongside substantial growth in credit to the Private Sector. He made the disclosures while addressing a UK Export Finance (UKEF) Private […]