Guyana

– says Christmas lights should guide us toward unity and hope PRESIDENT Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali extended warm Christmas greetings to all Guyanese today, urging citizens to embrace the season’s message of hope, compassion and unity. In his annual Christmas message, the President reflected on the symbolic significance of Christmas, describing it as a […]

IN a noble and thoughtful effort to bring Christmas cheer to a family of six, First Lady Mrs. Arya Ali handed over the keys to a brand-new house to a mother and her five children on Christmas Eve at Meten-Meer-Zorg, on the West Coast of Demerara (WCD). This special gift shows the willingness of the

–President Ali says, commends local judiciary bodies for delivering systems that will endure time PRESIDENT Dr Irfan Ali has underscored the importance of building strong institutions as the foundation of national development, praising the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Judiciary for their focus on long-term systems. Speaking […]

THE Guyana Mining School and Training Centre Inc. (GMSTCI) has marked another milestone in skills development with the graduation of 40 students from its third annual jewellery training programme, reflecting continued growth and interest in the local jewellery sector. The graduates completed training in Introductory, Intermediate, and Chain Making jewellery […]

–President Ali says; as Guyana’s Orange Economy set to Ignite as National Consultations begin in 2026 –Minister Rodrigues highlights defining role of Guyanese creatives in expansion of orange economy GUYANA pulses with electric creativity that animates every corner of its diverse and dynamic society, and soon the full potential of the nation’s […]

POLICE have arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with an alleged larceny by clerk or servant involving more than $153 million belonging to telecommunications company GTT. The suspect, identified as Quincy Baird, also known as Quincy or “Q-Man,” of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, was detained on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, during an operation […]

ATTORNEY GENERAL and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, says the executive and judiciary are aligned on a shared justice reform agenda, noting that consultations have been held with more to come as part of the government’s vision for the country. Speaking on his weekly programme, Issues in the News, Nandlall said the President deliberately

─ the overall economy grew by 7.5 per cent GUYANA has recorded another year of strong economic performance, with its non-oil economy expanding by 13.8 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to the country’s mid-year economic report. Speaking during a live broadcast on Wednesday, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues,

–Commonwealth Observer Group says NO evidence has been found to suggest that voter roll inflation was leveraged for electoral manipulation in Guyana’s September 1, 2025, General and Regional Elections, according to the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG). The COG’s final report acknowledged that “positively, [the Guyana Elections Commission] (GECOM) […]

CHILDREN in Region Six received an early Christmas treat on Wednesday, as Member of Parliament, Zamal Hussain, together with Regional Chairman, Junior Basant, distributed toys to youngsters across communities from Hampshire, Corentyne to Sheet Anchor, East Canje, Berbice. Addressing the gathering, Hussain explained that the initiative is part of the PPP/C […]

Guyana has been identified as the destination for thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen retail goods after a United States (US) court sentenced a New York man for running an organised theft operation that trafficked merchandise overseas. Nassau County District Attorney (DA) Anne T Donnelly announced that 54-year-old Manooj Heeralall of Baldwin, New York, […]

The Commonwealth Observer Group has recommended that Guyana, specifically the National Assembly and the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), revise its electoral legislation to ensure that at least 33 per cent of elected Members of Parliament (MPs) are women, advising that existing legal provisions, while progressive on paper, do not guarantee actual […]

Police are investigating the alleged offence of larceny by a clerk or servant valued at more than $153 million, reportedly committed against a telecommunications company. The suspect is 37-year-old accountant Quincy Baird of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara. According to Police, the alleged offence is said to have occurred between July 1, 2021, and February […]

A High Court Judge has sentenced 32-year-old Joshua Connell, also known as “Black Boy”, to 20 years and 10 months’ imprisonment for the killing of a Venezuelan cook at a mining camp in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), underscoring the judiciary’s firm stance against violent crimes committed in remote hinterland communities. The sentence was delivered […]

The long-awaited reopening of the Kitty Market is now firmly on track for 2026, once outstanding electrical works are completed, Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore announced during a press conference on Tuesday. According to the Mayor, while significant progress has been made on the rehabilitation and expansion of the market, unresolved electricity […]