Guyana

THE government will begin distributing cash subsidies to rice farmers across Guyana next week, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha announced, fulfilling a pledge made by President Dr Irfaan Ali during consultations with rice producers in April. “At the President’s direction, and following consultations with hundreds of rice farmers at the Arthur […]

-cite financial relief, seamless distribution process, boost to children’s education ahead of new school year   PARENTS across Guyana are expressing gratitude for the government’s ‘Because We Care’ cash grant, as distribution got underway on Monday at schools nationwide and is set to continue throughout the week. Mothers and fathers described the […]

The installation of the first MRI machine in the public health-care system at the Georgetown Public Hospital is underway, bringing world-class diagnostic services within reach of every citizen, regardless of their ability to pay

–Housing Ministry distributes over 2,100 certificates of title, allocates 1,000 house lots, issues more than $17M in steel-cement subsidy vouchers THE Ministry of Housing has announced that this year’s International Building Expo exceeded expectations, attracting more than 50,000 visitors while delivering a range of housing services through its “Dream […]

BEFORE the close of the International Building Expo (IBE) 2026, President Dr Irfaan Ali made visits to several banking booths, where he engaged representatives on the seamless integration of digital technology, and faster loans for housing and other services. He engaged Republic Bank Guyana Limited, Scotiabank Guyana, Demerara Bank Limited, Citizens Bank […]

THE University of Guyana (UG), on Wednesday, celebrated the graduation of 12 students from its Elementary Wapichan Language Course (WAP1101). This is a major milestone in the University’s efforts to preserve, promote, and strengthen indigenous languages through higher education. The graduates received their certificates during the inaugural GLU Indigenous […]

GUYANA has achieved a historic milestone with its election, for the first time, to the Chairmanship of the Special Committee on Transport of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS). The election, which took place during the 31st Extraordinary Session of the ACS Ministerial Council on June 21, 2026, marks a significant step in Guyana’s growing

THE GOAL Scholarship Programme is transforming access to higher education for persons living with disabilities across Guyana, according to Ganesh Singh, Programme Coordinator of the Guyana Councill of Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD). According to him, the programme is removing barriers that kept many people in this vulnerable group from seeking […]

DEMONSTRATING a commitment to rapid community development, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, officially commissioned a newly constructed pedestrian bridge connecting Unity Street, La Grange, to Inner Bagotville at the weekend. Delivered in fulfilment of a promise, the structure provides safe, immediate access for […]

GUYANA will host the 9th Annual General Meeting of the Assets Recovery Inter-Agency Network of the Caribbean (ARIN-CARIB) on July 15 and 16 at the Marriott Hotel Guyana, bringing together law enforcement officers, prosecutors and judicial practitioners from across the Caribbean to discuss efforts to combat the proceeds of crime. The event is being hosted

In observance of World Environment Month, employees of One Communications on Saturday participated in a community cleanup exercise along the Kingston Seawall, adjacent to the company’s corporate offices. Approximately 15 employees volunteered their time to remove litter and debris from the area as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to […]

A 34-year-old boat captain of Puruni Landing, Middle Mazaruni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) has been charged with attempting to set fire to a building. Dwayne Sookdeo appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohammed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where he was charged with the offence of Attempting to Set Fire to a Building, contrary to The […]

The policeman, who confessed that he fatally shot his Cuban national girlfriend before dumping her body in bushes at Enmore, East Coast Demerara (ECD) was on Monday arraigned for the heinous crime. Twenty-year-old Randy Thomas, of Mahaica, ECD, appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court, where the indictable charge was […]

…to feature better roads, drainage, green spaces Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Priya Manickchand has announced that the Government is in the process of developing 21 model communities across the country that will feature better roads, drainage and irrigation systems and green spaces. She made this revelation on Thursday last during […]

Over 2100  land titles, over 1000 house lots allocated and more than 700 agreements of sale signed were among the housing services delivered during the three-day International Building Expo 2026 held at the Guyana National Stadium as part of International Building Expo 2026. Housing Minister Collin Croal said the expo attracted more than 50,000 persons. […]