Guyana

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has issued a strong appeal for responsible use of social media in Guyana, warning that the spread of misinformation is often a deliberate act designed to achieve divisive and harmful outcomes. Responding to questions during a recent press conference the President condemned the reckless circulation of false information and distressing […]

–promised joint statement not released up to press time LEADER of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) movement, Azruddin Mohamed, on Monday sidestepped questions about his party’s stance and plans in light of ongoing extradition proceedings, even as he spoke positively about ongoing political dialogue with the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU). […]

THE Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and with support from the ExxonMobil Foundation on Monday launched the Guyana STELLAR programme, an initiative that focuses on STEM teacher training. STELLAR, in this case, means “STEM Teacher training, Enhancing Learning, Leadership and Academic Rigor.” Marked as […]

BRAVELY speaking out against the noise that spills into their homes, residents across Guyana are raising concerns about the growing nuisance of loud music, booming vehicle sound systems and disturbances that stretch into the nights and early mornings. This comes as the government moves to strengthen monitoring and enforcement measures aimed at tackling […]

IT was five o’clock in the morning when the call came. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali had summoned young people to Windsor Forest in September 2024, and Florence remembers sitting in that meeting knowing that something in her life was about to shift. “I realised that it was time for change,” she said, explaining that

THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are strengthening their collaboration to improve the response to noise nuisance complaints, with Police ranks across all 12 policing divisions set to receive specialised training in noise monitoring and assessment. The initiative follows a meeting between representatives of the EPA, […]

– HOATTA pledges collaborative approach THE Human Organ and Tissue Transplant Agency (HOATTA) convened a sensitization session with representatives of private and public hospitals and specialists involved in kidney transplantation to strengthen understanding of the regulatory requirements governing organ and tissue transplantation in Guyana. The recent […]

MORE than $75 million has been provided to families affected by the MV Barima tragedy as the H.E.A.R.T. Initiative expands its recovery and support programme across Guyana. The H.E.A.R.T. Initiative -Hope, Empathy, Aid, Resilience and Trust – says it has so far coordinated assistance for more than 750 affected persons across all ten administrative regions.

THE People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends warmest greetings and best wishes to Muslims across Guyana on the occasion of Youman Nabi, which commemorates the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Youman Nabi provides an opportunity to reflect on the life and example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the enduring

In the name of Allah (swt), The Infinitely Merciful, The Infinitely Compassionate O Allah bless our beloved Muhammad (saw), the light of lights, the secret of secrets, the antidote for depression and the key to the door of ease… O Allah, bless our master Muhammad (saw) in every drop of rain that has fallen from

…says it will continue engaging regulatory agencies The Natural Resources Ministry on Monday said it will continue engaging ExxonMobil and relevant regulatory agencies following a small fire that was detected onboard the Liza Unit Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. Operations on the FPSO were suspended on Sunday following a small […]

Some 20 students were recently rewarded by Banks DIH Holdings Inc/Banks DIH Limited for their outstanding performances at the 2026 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). The 20 students now join eighty others currently being supported through this Bursary programme. The top performers were selected from results submitted by employees and shareholders […]

Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) has stepped up efforts to remove illegal electricity connections from its network, with exercises conducted on Monday in four communities. Through its Loss Reduction Department, GPL carried out operations in Stanleytown and Princess Elizabeth in New Amsterdam, Budhan Scheme in West Canje, and Swan on the East Bank Demerara. […]

An additional 1.5 megawatts (MW) of power has been installed and is now operational in Linden, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), as part of the Government’s efforts to address electricity shortfalls in the town. The development fulfils part of the Government’s commitment to add 3 MW of generation capacity to Linden. The first 1.5 MW was The post […]

More than $75 million in financial and material assistance has been provided to families affected by the MV Barima tragedy as the Government continues its recovery and support efforts through the Hope, Empathy, Aid, Resilience and Trust (HEART) Initiative. Since its official launch in July, the initiative has coordinated assistance for more than 750 […]