Guyana

THE University of Guyana is set to launch a nationwide pre-medical programme across all ten administrative regions in early April, marking a major step toward expanding access to medical education, and strengthening Guyana’s future healthcare workforce. The initiative, led by the university’s College of Medical Sciences, is designed to support the […]

THE Traffic Department of the Guyana Police Force has reported a sharp surge in road traffic violations, with 3,401 cases recorded between March 22 and March 28, 2026, underscoring ongoing concerns about driver compliance and road safety nationwide. According to the latest enforcement figures, speeding accounted for the overwhelming majority of offences, […]

MANY Guyanese have benefitted from specialised eye procedures delivered under the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) mission, an initiative which President Dr Irfaan Ali has described as life-changing. This was disclosed by the Head of State during the closing reception for the Southcom-supported medical outreach. The President said that the […]

– Traffic Chief says, emphasises shared responsibility in ensuring safety on roadways   TRAFFIC Chief, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mahendra Singh has underscored that the presence of traffic ranks on roadways is intended to promote safety and ensure compliance with traffic laws, rather than to intimidate road users.   Singh told the Guyana […]

Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Monday announced that approximately 26,639 persons out of the over 600,000 have registered through the online portal to date for the Government of Guyana’s $100,000 cash grant. The Finance Ministry officially launched the online registration platform on Thursday, March 26, allowing Guyanese citizens aged 18 years and […]

underscores collaboration with faith-based organisations to support families, children and communities   MINISTER within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, on Sunday reaffirmed the Government of Guyana’s commitment to working closely with churches, mosques, temples, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to drive social development and […]

-starter kits distributed to digital skills graduates under WIIN programme -Canada-backed $120M loan to support continued reforms, social protection, women’s empowerment   AS the government of Guyana continues its powerful push to turn opportunity into ownership, 54 women have received $300,000 business grants, marking another step in a national effort […]

— US Ambassador says Washington is closely monitoring developments in Venezuela  –stands ready to assist Guyana in defending its sovereignty   THE United States has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Guyana amidst the ongoing border controversy with Venezuela. The US declared that Washington stands ready to assist Georgetown in defending its […]

MINGS Optical on Monday announced a significant milestone in pediatric eye care with the successful dispensing of the first Essilor Stellest lenses in Guyana. This introduction, according to a press release, marks a major step forward in providing clinicians and families with innovative tools to help manage the growing challenge of childhood myopia. Across […]

–notes majority of the claims were dismissed THE Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) has indicated its intention to appeal aspects of a High Court ruling, which ruled that the bank breached an implied contractual duty of good faith when it terminated several accounts linked to candidates of the We Invest in Nationhood

IN my column yesterday (Monday, March 29, 2026), I referred to the discussion I had with the son of Ohene Koama, one of the WPA leaders that was murdered by a police squad near his home in South Ruimveldt in 1979. His son was very small at the time. I continue from where I left

The Guyana Government is seeking partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to advance Trans-Atlantic slave trade historical education. This is according to a brief statement from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport following an engagement between the Ministers and UNESCO’s Regional Director Eric Falt. […]

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Monday opened its highly anticipated Women in Aviation Conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown bringing together industry leaders, aviation professionals and stakeholders to champion the advancement of women across the aviation sector. Public Utilities and Aviation […]

The University of Guyana (UG) on Monday announced that its new Regional Pre-Medical Programme is scheduled to commence across all 10 administrative regions during the first week of April 2026. This ambitious expansion follows the successful implementation of two of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) programmes, which have already begun delivery […]

– dismisses claims that the case is politically motivated United States (US) Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot on Sunday reaffirmed the US’s firm stance in its pursuit of extradition proceedings against US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar “Shell” Mohamed, declaring, “we firmly believe that they’re guilty of the […]