Guyana

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has made it clear that Guyana is not implicated in the controversial oil tanker seized by United States authorities, noting that the matter involves fraudulent operators illegally flying the country’s flag. The Head of State emphasised this while responding to questions on the sidelines of the opening of the Four Points

–country continues to attract confidence, capital, talent, opportunity, President Ali says as Four Points by Sheraton opens PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has noted that Guyana is positioning itself for a major surge in tourism, underscoring the country’s expanding capacity to host international visitors and events. The Head of State referenced this during his […]

GUYANA’S Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has moved to distance the country from an oil tanker seized by United States authorities, making it clear that the vessel was never legitimately registered under the Guyana flag. In a statement issued on Thursday, MARAD confirmed that it had been advised of the seizure of the oil tanker Majestic

–President Ali says GUYANA’S vision of a world-class health system cannot be achieved without the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali underscored on Thursday. During his address at a national seminar on AI in healthcare at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown, President Ali made it clear that the […]

–as GWI reopens Pouderoyen Bottle Refilling Station today with celebratory offer of free refills; 15 additional facilities to be opened countrywide  THE government, through the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), will reopen the Pouderoyen Bottle Refilling Station, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) at 16:00 hrs today. This station, according to […]

–with new training block STUDENT capacity at the Mahaicony Technical and Vocational Training Centre (MTVTC) has increased from just over 300 to more than 500, following the commissioning of a new training block, on Thursday. According to information from the Ministry of Education, the new facility, which houses eight state-of-the-art classrooms, is […]

–Deputy Director-General Martin Seychell launches agreements under EU Global Gateway THE European Union (EU) reinforced its strategic partnership with Guyana this week as Martin Seychell, Deputy Director-General for International Partnerships at the European Commission (INTPA), arrived in Georgetown on April 20, 2026, as part of a high-level diplomatic […]

A COMMERCIAL mission from the Kingdom of Spain engaged with Dr Peter Ramsaroop, Guyana’s Chief Investment Officer, Office of the President and Member of Parliament, to explore investment opportunities in Guyana. The delegation, according to information from the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest), was led by Spain’s Ambassador to Guyana, María […]

-as NGO launches local chapter to strengthen climate-health awareness across Guyana   GUYANA is moving to strengthen its response to climate-related health threats through the National Plan for Climate Change and Health, which brings together key sectors, targets vulnerable populations and prioritises resilience across the healthcare system.   Head of the […]

FINANCE Minister, Dr Ashni Singh, on Thursday, hosted a breakfast roundtable in Georgetown to mark the official visit of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IDB Invest, James Scriven. IDB Invest is the private sector institution of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group. The engagement brought together representatives of Guyana’s private sector, […]

A 25-year-old gold miner of 111 Miles, Mahdia, Potaro, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) was arrested on Sunday during a police operation in relation to several warrants issued following his conviction for multiple offences. Kellon Henry, was apprehended at about 10:10h on Sunday, when ranks from the Mahdia Police Station acted on information and carried out […]

Entrepreneurs and small business operators are gaining critical skills to strengthen their operations through business clinics hosted by the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) under the Tourism, Industry and Commerce Ministry, as the government continues to invest in capacity building and private sector growth. The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts by […]

Residents of Fair View Village, North Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) benefitted from a traffic outreach on Saturday, led by ranks from the Traffic Department in Region Nine. The initiative included a Learner’s Driver’s Theoretical Examination, allowing both first-time and re-sit candidates to complete the test within their […]

The Natural Resources Ministry, through the Guyana Forestry Commission, has partnered with the European Union (EU) to advance efforts aimed at reducing deforestation and forest degradation within the Amazon Rainforest. The initiative is part of the Amazonia+ Programme, funded by the EU and led by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), in […]

Three Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) men have been fined after appearing before the court on charges of driving with breath alcohol levels exceeding the legal limit. Bhoopaul Roy, a 43-year-old hire car driver of Golden Fleece, was charged with the offence committed on March 21, along the Suddie Public Road. The charge was instituted The […]