Guyana

-highlights potential for employment boost, transformed communities   THE Pomeroon’s coconut farms and Essequibo’s natural assets are being positioned as key pillars of an ambitious agro-tourism vision for Region Two, with President, Dr Irfaan Ali highlighting their potential to drive jobs, community transformation and sustainable rural development.   […]

-energy generation envisioned to exceed 10,400 GWh amid rapid economic growth GUYANA’S rapidly expanding economy is expected to drive an unprecedented surge in electricity demand over the next five years, with total energy generation projected to increase more than five fold by 2030, according to the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Development and Expansion […]

ATTORNEY-AT-LAW and former Speaker of the National Assembly, Ralph Ramkarran S.C., has argued that if the Regional Justice and Legal Services Committee (RJLSC) proceeds with a proposed review into allegations concerning Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) President Justice Winston Anderson, it should also examine the unauthorised disclosure of the court’s […]

THE Linden Electricity Company Inc. on Sunday addressed public commentary on recent power outages in the mining town, noting that the situation was caused by the high electricity demand and the significant change in the hemispheric climate pattern. In a press release, the company sought to assure residents that every effort is being made to

FARMERS in Yarrowkabra, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, are set to receive quality planting materials, following a commitment by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha during a recent engagement with farmers in the community on Saturday.   The commitment came after farmers raised concerns about the quality and availability of planting materials, with some […]

THE Government of Guyana is moving to establish regional units under the HEART initiative to provide sustained and targetted support to families affected by the MV Barima tragedy, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud has said.   Dr Persaud, during an episode of the ‘Starting Point’ podcast, stated that the initiative

PASTOR Daniel Collins of Helping Others Ministry is backing stronger regulation of Guyana’s gambling industry, warning that easier access to betting, particularly through mobile phones, can expose young people and vulnerable individuals to serious social and financial risks.   Speaking on the impact of gambling on families and communities, Pastor Collins […]

UNITED STATES companies are actively courting opportunities in Guyana, supporting the country’s rapid growth into commercial partnerships and infrastructural projects.   Speaking in Georgetown last week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said he was in Guyana “with some American businesses” and insisted the United States wanted to be […]

  TWO dwelling houses located at Lot 263, Block 22, Wismar, Linden, were recently destroyed by a fire of unknown origin.   Firefighters from the Wismar Fire Station responded promptly and, upon arrival, found both homes already engulfed in flames.   A coordinated firefighting operation took effect and successfully contained the blaze, preventing the fire

…as township faces critical shortfall Residents and businesses in Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) have been complaining about the prolonged power outages and unstable electricity supply -something which the Linden Electricity Company Inc (LECI) says they are actively working to address. In a statement on Sunday, LECI said they are having […]

…says work to start in 6 to 8 weeks President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced plans to install additional sheds at the Hydronie/Parika Market following concerns raised by vendors about the need for greater protection from the elements. Ali said on Sunday that vendors and shoppers at the market expressed satisfaction with the improvements already The post […]

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is conducting its Skill-at-Arms Course (SAAC) 2026-01 at the Colonel John Clarke Military School (CJCMS), Tacama, with participation from the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF). The six-week course commenced on July 16 and includes 42 Junior and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers from various GDF units, along with one […]

The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) is now focusing on developing new tourism circuits in Regions One (Barima-Waini); Six (east Berbice-Corentyne) and Eight (Potaro-Siparuni). A tourism circuit is a group of tourism attractions, communities, activities and destinations that are connected and promoted as one travel route or experience. For example, instead of […]

Human Services and Social Security Ministry will this week launch EMBRACE, a national online counselling platform, as part of an expanded, long-term psychosocial support effort for families affected by the MV Barima tragedy. Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud made the announcement during an interview on the Starting Point podcast on Sunday. Persaud said EMBRACE […]

The Government of Guyana has brought essential public services closer to residents of Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), with the establishment of a Government Service Centre at Lethem. The centre will allow residents to process passports, birth and death certificates, marriage licences, national electronic identification (e-ID) cards and police […]