Guyana

Guided systematically by the GGI, the SCO has continued to exert efforts across governance in three major areas – security, economy as well as livelihood and culture – making outstanding contributions to regional stability and prosperity and the improvement of global governance. The 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai

  AS a new academic year begins for children, teachers and parents across Guyana, Education Minister Sonia Parag and senior ministry officials visited several schools around Georgetown. The ministry, over the last month, worked assiduously to ensure that schools were ready for reopening on Monday, guaranteeing washroom facilities that are functional, clean […]

–Mayor says deal met for party to pay just $30M GEORGETOWN’S City Council has cleared the way for the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) to settle a multi-billion-dollar rates and taxes bill tied to its Sophia headquarters for a fraction of what is owed, with Mayor Alfred Mentore confirming the party has agreed to pay

-farmers urged to conserve water as rainfall expected to remain below normal -Mustapha says Guyana better prepared to withstand prolonged dry conditions   WATER conservation, climate-smart strategies, and collaboration were among the key ideas and tools highlighted as Guyana steps up its preparedness for the El Niño season. Monday saw fruitful discussions […]

AMERINDIAN Heritage Month will provide another opportunity for Indigenous communities to showcase their culture, traditions and talents, as Guyana continues to see growing appreciation for its Indigenous heritage. This was according to Minister of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne-Shadeek on Monday evening during an interfaith ceremony held ahead of the […]

THE People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has channelled close to $1 billion into helping Guyanese lay the groundwork for their homes, Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has revealed. The expenditure made over the past three to four years was disclosed by Croal during his appearance on the Guyana Dialogue. During the Facebook live programme, […]

FIFTY-FIVE residents of Haslington, East Coast Demerara, were engaged by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) on Sunday, as the agency stepped up efforts to bring skills training and certification opportunities directly to communities. The outreach, held on August 30, saw BIT Chairperson, Kathy Smith; Chief Executive Officer, Richard Maughn and other […]

–as Trinidad and Tobago marks 64 years of Independence PRESIDENT Irfaan Ali has extended congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago as the twin-island nation marks its 64th Anniversary of Independence. In a message issued on behalf of the Government and people of Guyana, President Ali said: “On behalf

THE Ministry of Housing, Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), has officially commenced operations at its new headquarters, marking the start of the phased transition of departments and services to the new facility. Several key departments are now fully operational from the new location, the ministry said in a press release on Monday. These […]

KARRAU Secondary in Lower Mazaruni and Issano Secondary in Middle Mazaruni officially opened on Monday, bringing improved access to quality education directly to many families, and bringing us closer to achieving universal secondary education. According to information from the Ministry of Education, Karrau is currently accommodating students from the […]

Days after they were arrested for attempting to break into the home of a Director of Projects attached to the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) at Tuschen New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), the three suspects were charged and remanded to prison. Yohance Carroll, 22 and Earl Grant, 23, from Tucville Squatting Area, The post Trio […]

A 57-year-old security guard attached to the Amerindian Affairs Ministry, Thomas and Quamina Streets, Georgetown, was reportedly robbed at gunpoint in the wee hours of Monday. According to reports received, the victim and a colleague were stationed in separate guard huts when two men armed with handguns confronted him. The suspects reportedly assaulted the […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday issued a wanted bulletin for 26-year-old Gavin Johnson, also called ‘Max’, for questioning in connection with the murder of Godfrey Gill, also called “Chucky,” at Mowasie Landing, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni). It was reported that on August 20, 2026, Gill was in the vicinity of a shop at Mowasie The post […]

The Amerindian Affairs Ministry on Monday hosted an interfaith service at the Umana Yana to usher in Amerindian Heritage Month 2026, being observed under the theme, “Observing our Cultural Heritage during our Diamond Jubilee.” Amerindian Affairs Minister, Sarah Browne Shadeek, said the annual service provides an opportunity to give thanks for the past […]

…as Ministry seeks balance between vendors, school canteens Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Priya Manickchand on Monday met with vendors operating along Woolford Avenue, Georgetown to discuss arrangements for vending following infrastructure upgrades in the area. The meeting, which was also attended by Permanent Secretary (PS) Miguel […]