Guyana

— GBA to establish solution ‘labs’, mobilise investment and develop projects in up to 30 communities PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has outlined an ambitious six-step action plan for the Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA) over the next 12 months, aimed at transforming international biodiversity commitments into practical projects, mobilising financing and […]

— diaspora job fairs target critical skills gaps as economic expansion drives demand for workers THE government is stepping up efforts to attract skilled Guyanese living overseas to return home and participate in the country’s expanding economy, with job fairs being organised in major diaspora communities as part of efforts to address the growing demand

— Four-lane bridge to replace nearly 60-year-old crossing, ease traffic congestion and strengthen hinterland connectivity COME Sunday, November 15, 2026, President Dr Irfaan Ali will officially commission the new US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge in Linden, Region Ten, marking a major milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to modernise […]

–Panel examines policy and financing measures to support conservation and sustainable growth GUYANA’S Senior Minister within the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh has called for biodiversity to be integrated into national economic planning, fiscal strategies and public investment decisions, as regional leaders and […]

— GDF deploys aerial, maritime assets as three female passengers assist mother in labour A BABY boy was safely delivered aboard the MV Malisha in the early hours of Saturday after three female passengers and crew members sprang into action to assist an expectant mother while the vessel was navigating open waters off Guyana’s northwestern

SECURITY guard Deandrell Semple, was, on Friday, found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jared Jagnandan, who was killed at his workplace at SMK Shaf Auto Sales, Lusignan, East Coast Demerara (ECD), in March 2024. A jury returned a majority verdict of 11 to one, finding Semple guilty of the lesser offence

— Customers with 2G-only devices urged to upgrade as company offers free SIM replacements and eligible handsets until December 31 ONE Communications has officially discontinued its 2G mobile network across Guyana, completing a nationwide shutdown that will require customers still using 2G-only phones or SIM cards to upgrade their devices to continue […]

(Xinhua) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday extended congratulations to Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva on his re-election as president of Brazil. In his congratulatory message, Xi said that President Lula has made important contributions to advancing China-Brazil relations. Xi said he and Lula have, in recent years, maintained close communication […]

Before leaving a budget hotel in Fuping county, Hebei province, on Dec 29, 2012, Xi Jinping instructed his staff to make sure the dinner bill was paid, recalled Jia Chunhong, the hotel’s catering manager. The meal itself was simple: four homestyle dishes, soup, some staple foods, and no alcohol served. The two-day field trip to

BEFORE water tanks became available, creek water was part of daily life for Marcia Thomas, a resident of Smith Creek in Region One. She recalled using it for drinking, bathing and cooking. Her experience raises a practical question: as Guyana continues to develop, what kinds of community investment are needed to address basic needs and

Swift action by crew members and public-spirited citizens saw Pauline Cirus, a passenger onboard the MV Ma Lisha that was en route to Kumaka, North West District (NWD) in Region One (Barima-Waini), safely giving birth to a healthy baby boy in the wee hours of Saturday. Based on reports, the expecting mother began experiencing abdominal The post Mother […]

The Guyana Mining School and Training Centre Inc (GMSTCI) is continuing to expand and diversify its capacity-building programmes beyond traditional miner training, targeting critical skills gaps within Guyana’s mining and mineral exploration sectors through specialised training for university students and Amerindian communities. The initiative is aimed at […]

The decomposing body of a 44-year-old man, popularly known as “President”, was discovered inside a house at Patrick Dam, Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), on Saturday morning after a foul odour emanating from the premises prompted a report to the Police. The dead man has been identified as Lenox Deane, of Lot The […]

– as part of botanical collaboration between PAC, Kew More than 170 years after its first arrival, Guyana’s national flower – the Victoria amazonica – will return to the United Kingdom (UK) to take pride of place at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London. This is made possible through a collaboration between Guyana’s Protected The post […]

…fear disruption during lucrative Christmas shopping season …Mayor takes concerns to Local Government Ministry Vendors operating in sections of the New Amsterdam Municipal Market are appealing for the commencement of reconstruction works to be postponed until January 2027, fearing that the planned November start could disrupt their businesses during the […]