Guyana

–Says government has already absorbed billions to shield citizens from rising energy costs PRESIDENT, Dr. Irfaan Ali, on Tuesday called on public transportation providers, fuel importers and private sector stakeholders to act responsibly and avoid placing additional pressure on citizens as global fuel prices continue to rise due to ongoing international […]

— Housing, pensions, land disputes, contracts among major issues addressed HUNDREDS of residents on the Essequibo Coast yesterday received on-the-spot interventions as Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo led a high-level Cabinet outreach to Region Two, bringing key government agencies directly to the people to address long-standing concerns relating to […]

— Minister Parag says initiative opens new pathways in engineering, architecture and design THE first-ever AutoCAD lab in Region Five was officially commissioned on Tuesday by Minister of Education Sonia Parag at the Bygeval Secondary School in Mahaica, opening new opportunities for students to pursue careers in engineering, architecture, and other […]

—VP Jagdeo says billions allocated for projects, education and employment initiatives VICE-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has assured Amerindian leaders in Region Two that creating employment opportunities and improving lives in hinterland communities remain top priorities for the Government. Speaking during a public outreach in Region Two on Tuesday, the […]

The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) is moving to recover more than $8 million in losses after a contractor’s heavy-duty equipment damaged a key transmission line on the East Bank of Demerara, triggering widespread power outages on Monday. In a release on Tuesday, GPL said that it confirmed that the service interruption at approximately

HUNDREDS of Essequibo Coast residents walked away from the Essequibo Technical Institute on Tuesday with renewed hope and relief after their concerns were heard directly by Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo and members of the government during a large-scale public outreach in Region Two. From as early as morning, persons from communities across the region […]

THE Government announced a major push to clear the housing backlog in Region Two, Pomeroon-Supenaam on Tuesday, unveiling plans to develop nearly 4,000 house lots and prioritise allocations to applicants who applied before 2024. Speaking at a Cabinet public day held at the Essequibo Technical Institute, Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said infrastructure […]

– President Ali invites Singapore to join Global Biodiversity Alliance PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday engaged in high-level bilateral discussions with Singapore’s Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, as Guyana and Singapore moved to strengthen cooperation in key areas including energy, climate resilience, artificial intelligence and food security. […]

–To celebrates Guyana’s heritage, global rise, PM Phillips says PRIME Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has said that Guyana’s globally acclaimed El Dorado brand continues to showcase the country’s heritage and excellence to the world, as Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) launched a special limited-edition rum to commemorate Guyana’s 60th […]

POLICE have arrested a 19-year-old mechanic after a Glock pistol was discovered during an intelligence-led operation at Hiawa Access Road, Central Rupununi, on Monday afternoon. The operation was conducted between 15:45hrs and 16:45hrs after ranks acted on information received. Police said three males were contacted at a ranch in the area and searches were […]

Newly-appointed Regional Executive Officers (REOs) have officially assumed office in Regions One through Eight and Region Ten, marking a new phase in regional administration and public service delivery across Guyana. The officers who have taken up their posts are Dr Steven Cheefoon, Region One; Deolall Rooplall, Region Two; Surendra Khayyam, Region Three; […]

Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Susan Rodrigues posited that Guyana must remain grounded in its identity even as the country continues to experience rapid economic growth and international attention, ahead of Guyana’s 60th Independence celebrations and the return of the Guyana Festival under the theme Sound, Soul and Taste. In the midst of the […]

Guyana’s Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha told an international forum in Paris on Monday that his Government is committed to the cause of treating animal health as a strategic investment for stability, prosperity and sustainability. He made the remarks whilst delivering a virtual presentation at the 93rd General Session of the World Organisation […]

A 25-year-old taxi driver of Five Miles Housing Scheme, Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) has been granted bail in the sum of $200,000 after being charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Reon Speede, called “Pooh,” was charged in connection with a police operation that led to the discovery of suspected cocaine at The […]

Residents of Bethany on the Supenaam River, Region Two, are celebrating a major milestone in education with the construction of the village’s first nursery school valued at $26.5 million. The new facility is funded by the Government and expected to significantly improve early childhood education in the riverine community by providing a dedicated learning […]